randall lakin 1497 schoen trafficway san francisco ca 1 555 429 2782 work experience senior apparel developer new york ny ensure development documentation maintained assigned styles including product specs proto notes create edit bill materials assigned styles 102015present partner manager merchandising team conduct seasonal product analysis competitive brands ensure oakley continues offer product utilizes world class material construction fit performance problem solve partner vendors internal team problem solve around challenges assemble product specs new styles communicate vendor ensure buy ready status products going market mentor jr developers apparel textile industry experience apparel developer phoenix az selfmotivated comfortable working busy office environment evaluate prototypes compliance ad experience product development sourcing develop relationships key business partners cross functional teams 012009 062015 awareness business need negotiation competitive fobs need gross margin targets achieved bops creation center development costing design marketing brand operations development materials costing pattern maker lead costing discussions negotiations los vendors work counterparts achieve target margin display indepth knowledge apparel manufacturing process ability manipulate engineer process order achieve new manufacturing techniques enhance overall performance product create production ready products assistant apparel developer philadelphia pa 012003 072008 knowledge apparel construction material construction properties costing pattern making embroidery screenprinting textile manufacturing partner merchandising design aesthetic delivery needs corporate target imu goals communicate sourcing offices vendors daily written verbal pertinent design development delivery andor cost related issues establish monitor time action calendars hit target delivery dates negotiate costs meet target margin goals suggesting alternatives relevant work planning facilitate expedite order urgency create maintain excel spreadsheets weekly including line lists inventory reports update smu database daily t1merchandising patternmaking university north carolina asheville bachelors degree business education professional skills intermediate advanced computer skills emphasis ms office software plm systems collaborates cross functional teams effectively execute product development goals deliverables passionate learn leading coaching driving inspiring teams international domestic travel required 20 including air ground overnight work merchandising proposed product mix design aesthetic corporate target imu goals take ownership decision making drive changes needed track deliverables monitor manufacturing production deadlines 19982002