Fashion

Self-starter with strong understanding of design, development, sourcing, production and merchandising process from concept through production with the ability to interpret design intent and offer alternative solutions. Results oriented, proactive problem solver with strong planning, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work well under pressure and achieve designated deadlines and goals.


Directly responsible or managing company’s daily production operations, staff training and supervision, workflow coordination, product development, managing lab dip approval processes, managing dye/wash library, approving all garment dye and denim washes in bulk, troubleshooting dye and wash challenges with dye house, providing daily WIP to upper management, and handling a wide variety of special projects.

Selected Accomplishments and Initiatives:

Manages all dye services, and has met all production goals.
Product development encompasses garment dye, wash developments, and denim technique, and works extensively with knits, hard, and soft wovens working on both domestic and import production.
Has developed all novelty washes from initial concept to final approval.


Production Manager 

Responsible for managing both pre-production and account managers. I was hired to implement structure and establish company procedures.  I successfully was able to meet the company’s monthly 1.5M quota and exceeded up to 2.5M three months consecutively once all procedures were established.

Pre-production team; 
Manage the pre-production approval process from turn over of tech packs to ensure delivery dates are maintained, both internal and external calendars.  We ensured that all specs were met before sending initial strike of working closely with our customer on all aspects such as which blank to use, ink colors, neck print and correct placement. I developed all novelty washes and style changes from initial concept to final approval.  Monitored status of orders/shipping to insure Delivery Exception report reflects correct dates and comments. We sourced out labels and all trims negotiating best pricing.  Once all was established and approved we looped in our production team.  

Customer service team;  
Received all order into our database (Impress) and started the communication flowing with our customers. 
Each CSR would order all blank goods, trims and scheduled each order with our production team.
We ran weekly WIP meetings with upper management to ensure all deadlines were meet accordingly. I would troubleshoot any challenges with my team and if needed contact our customers directly.
 



Pre-Production / Customer Service Manager

•	Responsible for managing both print development and lab dip approval process, from initial sending 
•	of color standards, communication with fabric vendors, all the way through final production 	bulk approval. 
•	Created official color palettes for both working and presentation purposes. 
•	Housed and provided color standards to Design, R&D Textile, and Production. 
•	Organized print and color meetings for each delivery with design teams and Chief Creative Officer 	in order to establish final color standards for all self and contrast fabrics. 
•	Strike-off approval process from initial development to final production approval. 
•	Trouble-shoot and guided team on print development challenge, i.e color separation and color rotation, 	and cut lines on engineered prints. 
•	Communicated with vendors and followed up on a daily basis regarding printed developments, i.e. color 	comments, lead times and approval comments for soft woven, dresses, and evening wear.
•	Maintained an organized library/system for all printed strike-offs. 
•	Monitored status of orders/shipping to insure Delivery Exception report reflects correct dates and comments.
•	Prepared weekly outstanding reports for strike-off approvals. 
•	Built and maintained working rapport/relationships with international fabric and print vendors. 
•	Knowledgeable with mill capabilities and limitations for both color and print developments. 
•	Ensured highest industry standards of color matching and print execution.
•	Held team members accountable for meeting deadlines for both lab dip and strike off approvals. 
•	Managed 1 Strike-Off Manager, 3 Print Coordinators, 1 Senior Colorist, and 2 Associate 	Colorist. 


Color and Print Development Senior Manager 

•	Developed new laundry treatments by working directly with designers and merchandisers. 
•	Managed all garment dye and novelty washes with domestic and international dye houses.  
•	Domestically: Responsible for producing 2.6 million units of garment dye and novelty washes in 2009, 	which exceeded on-time goals and quality assurance requirements.  
•	International: Responsible for producing 4.4 million units of garment dye on-time exceeding 	customer requirements. 
•	Generated work in progress reports daily to ensure delivery dates were met according to 	customer requirements. 
•	Managed all color approvals by working closely with in-house Quality Control Department. 
•	Managed the pre-production approval process from turn over of tech packs to ensure delivery dates are         
            maintained, both internal and external calendars.  
•	Worked directly with the CEO, Account Managers, Sales Directors, Designers, and Merchandisers on 	all aspects of the product development life cycle.
•	Monitor status of orders/shipping to insure Delivery Exception report reflects correct dates and comments.
•	Managed the final approval process for warehouse flow and payment release.
• 	Responsible for converting a denim only facility into a knit garment dye facility by setting up processes 	to meet FFI’s production requirements. To date this facility has been responsible for producing over 4.4 	million units successfully.


Garment Dye Treatment Specialist / Pre-Production 

•	Managed and approved all send out activity for Rampage including: screen printing, embroidery, 	denim wash and novelty treatments on both knits and woven goods. 
•	Directly worked with Designers and Merchandisers to institute new product development schemes.
•	Managed the pre-production approval process from turn over of tech packs to ensure delivery dates are         
            maintained, both internal and external calendars.
•	Monitor status of orders/shipping to insure Delivery Exception report reflects correct dates and comments.
•	Was the point of contact for all denim wash houses locally and in Mexico. 
•	Negotiated pricing for all send out activity with various vendors within Southern California. 


Sendout Coordinator / Pre Production

Sandra Fava is a Production Manager at JAMES PERSE ENTERPRISES, INC. in la Habra , CA.

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