Robert Heredia

HUNTING APPAREL LEAD · BASS PRO SHOPS

Aliso Viejo, CA

In My Own Words

No nonsense kind of guy. I know what it's like working in the apparel manufacturing industry. Ive gotten pretty good with product development in the menswear area. I'm great with most of the art programs that most manufactures hope folks can navigate before bringing them onboard. Ive got a pretty in-depth knowledge of garment construction and finishing. I'm a bit of a quality control freak. I dont' change who I am for people, I don't do office politics. I know covid was a hoax, so if your office "still goes along with that"...don't hire me. I love my country...if that bothers you, don't hire me. Love me or hate me. I forgive others...I hope to work with those that choose the same.

Work Experience

HUNTING APPAREL LEAD

BASS PRO SHOPS

2023 – Present

Working alongside a team of 80 Outfitters in the hunting dept providing service to customers seeking fire arms, archery gear, optics, tactical gear and hunting apparel. - Supporting customers and team members with product knowledge information. (fire arms, hunting apparel layering system, archery gear and optics). - Selling ammo and processing background checks with DES/DROS system. -Supporting management with opening and closing procedures, registers and setting up storewide communication/inventory systems.

MENSWEAR DESIGNER

BJD INC

2023 – 2023

Developed knits, sweater knits, wovens, graphic tees AND casual bottom for F23/SP24/SM24/F24 - Completed and submitted multiple tech packs for each category. - Worked closely with tech and production to ensure quality and fit are approved. - Creating multiple garment cads for all categories. - Produced production for major discount retailers such as Burlington, TJ Maxx, Ross & Marshalls - Designed and developed packaging for all categories. (hang tags, Main labels).

PRODUCT DEVELOPER

AQUARIUS LTD

2022 – 2023

Compiled BOM for multiple bag categories. (Backpacks, Duffels, Hip sacks, Crossbodies etc.). - Submitted multiple quality and construction comments while adhering to T&A timeline. - Managed WIP charts to ensure all relevant data is recorded to support dev. and tracking. - Requested costing for multiple bag categories and ensuring costs adheres to target margin. - Maintained professional and timely email correspondence with domestic & overseas vendors - Developed multiple bag categories w/ Licensors from initial concept to production approval. * Promoted from Product Development to Design for Bags - Designed bags for Cracker Barrel and Dicks Sporting Goods. - Created and presented trend reports for or Q1 SP/SU and Q4 FW. - Developed tech packs from beginning to end. - Worked with factories abroad; exchanging comments on necessary adjustments and changes.

Senior Technical Designer /Mens

AUTHENTIC BRANDS GROUP

2017 – 2020

- Compiled information on all garment components including fit, fabric, construction, and trim. - Created new product from initial concept through sample reviews and production approval fitting. - Inspected samples received from proto stage to TOP samples in a timely manner. - Tracked core body measurements, grade rule approvals, maintaining and updating pattern block library, and cross-referencing existing bodies to expedite fit process. - Executed fit comments in a timely manner to ensure the fit process stays in line with production and action timelines. - Updated Tech Packs with current information for BOM, construction templates, and measurements. - Maintained professional and timely email correspondence with domestic & overseas vendors

Assistant Manager

LANDS END

2014 – 2015

- Supported a large team of 75 team members ensuring they had what they needed to build sales and meet store sales goals. - Partnered with VP of stores and District Managers to ensure smooth operations of opening and closing procedures.