RÉSUMÉ

Lindsay Albanese, The Fileist

PD and Production Consultant

January 2021 - Present

-Manage and organize all SKU data, costing and PO placement across all digital platforms and WMSs.

-Establish and maintain the time and action calendar for development and production.

-Sit in partnership meetings for new collaborations with partners like L-Space, Saks Fifth Avenue, and as well as manufacturing partners.

-Established a partnership with a freight forwarding partner to ensure timely and cost effective importing of international production.

-Develop all new product ideas.

-Partner with our other internal teams to evaluate weekly sales, discuss WOH for best sellers, and initiate any core reorders to ensure we don’t sell out before new orders hit the warehouse.

Mansur Gavriel

Production Consultant

October 2021 - April 2022 and June 2023

-Contracted to step in while the Production Director was on maternity leave, under direct the companies CMO.

-Oversaw production of handbags and accessories, meeting via zoom with Italian manufacturers on a weekly basis to make sure things were moving in time.

-Collaborated with the product development lead to ensure development and production calendars remained on time.

-Created a cash flow financial model to evaluate full package production vs FOB production.

-Installed a waterfall calendar tool for the product, merch and design teams to maximize their time by looking at deadlines from a holistic point of view.

-Trained on RLM to enter BOMs, costing and place production orders with Italian manufacturers.

Edie Parker, Flower By Edie Parker, Weedie Parker

Head of PD + Production

2019-2020

-Led a small product team and oversaw product development and production for three LLCs across three categories of product - licensed cannabis for consumption, cannabis accessories and parephenalia, and fashion accessories.

-Launched an innovative line of cannabis consumer products, including flower, vapes, glass pipes, ceramic pipes, rolling papers, lighters, and more.

-Established partnerships with key players in the cannabis and CBD space.

-Sourced packaging partners with the ability to provide compliant packaging to follow strict California licensing regulations.

-Spearheaded the formation of Edie Parker Foundation, and outlined the pillars for the give-back program.

-Oversaw development and production calendars of heritage products (handbags and home accessories).

FEED Projects

Senior Production Manager

2015-2019

-Collaborated cross-departmentally with merchandising, finance, marketing and operations managers to ensure seamless product launches.

-Advocated for, sourced, developed and produced their first Leather Handbag Collection, which all became top revenue drivers for the company

-Spearheaded and supervised counter sourcing initiatives, resulting in dramatic savings in COGS.

-Improved average IMU by 10 points

-Trained and managed a freelance production assistant in executing approvals for PPS and TOPS, style creation, costing, routing trims, and WIP tracking.

-Evolved FEED’s manufacturing practices and supply chain to mirror our company values and brand perception.

-Executed impeccable product with a less than 2% return rate.

Tess Giberson Design

Head of PD & Production

2014-2015

-Supervised all operations of PD and production.

-Responsible for all RTW apparel, outerwear, denim and swimwear development and production.

-Trained and managed a direct report production assistant in executing tech packs, costing, purchasing materials, routing trims to factories, quality control of bulk, BOMs and style creation on Zedonk PLM system.

-Organized and executed the T&A calendar for all product development and production.

-Negotiated prices and terms with contractors to maintain company margin goals on each style.

-Organized and executed projection meetings with CEO to create best buy plan for each production season.

Eugenia Kim

Production Coordinator

2013-2014

-Oversaw production of all cut and sew hats and accessories (140 styles per season across 4 categories).

-Sourced and purchased bulk materials with overseas and domestic mills, furriers, and leather suppliers.

-Communicated and negotiated with local factories and overseas contractors to maintain sourcing, sampling and production flow.

-Costed new collections to maintain excellent margins on each style.


-Organized and executed the T&A calendar for all wovens, soft head bands, fur and Genie diffusion line.


-Sat in analysis and projection meetings with our CEO to advise best buy plan for each factory.

ATM Anthony Thomas Melillo

Production Assistant

2012-2013

-Created styles and costing sheets for each season on Blue Cherry


-Communicated daily with overseas agents to maintain sourcing, sampling and production flow.

-Reviewed and approved lab dips and fabric cuttings for SMS and bulk.

-Scheduled design, pre-production and production fittings.

-Aided the VP of Production with buy plans.

NAHM Apparel

Production Assistant

2011-2012

-Managed and executed all operations of the production department under direct supervision of the President.

-Created the T&A calendars for production.


-Completed garment yields, cut & sold reports and raw material orders for production.


-Oversaw fittings and submitted fit notes to our factory owner and head pattern maker.


-Communicated with factory owner on a daily basis to ensure delivery of goods on time.