Portland, Oregon, United States
Detail-oriented apparel operations and production manager with 4 years of experience managing an e-commerce website, tracking inventory, creating product listings, managing supply and lead times, order tracking, and sample approval. Passionate about small business, ethical fashion, and sustainability. Knowledge of visual aesthetics, branding, and marketing. Experience balancing multiple projects at once. Strong written and verbal communication skills, high-level critical thinking and proficiency in Excel, Illustrator, and Photoshop. Please contact me at [email protected]
Operates sales, social media, customer relations, marketing, inventory, website listings, product shipping, and branding. Manages inventory by tracking Squarespace and social media analytics to determine and maintain stock levels. Fosters collaborative, responsive relationships with small businesses and individuals to source high quality, ethically and sustainably made materials for production with stringent lead time and budgetary limitations. Negotiates with vendors and manufacturers on pricing, services, and scheduled shipping-windows. Reviews fabric, pattern, and dye samples to ensure company quality-standards are maintained. Communicates directly with consumers via social media in order to gauge interest in new products.
Managed Excel spreadsheets to maintain digital music file inventory and licensing conflicts. Facilitated meetings with vinyl manufacturers to support thriving client relationships. Planned company’s summer outing of over 100 employees to support company culture and team-building initiatives.
Worked with college advisor to facilitate transfer students successful integration into Lewis & Clark and planned and led workshops for students to create a safe and effective learning environment.
Managed social media messaging and images to promote costumer interaction and branding and promoted business development and partnerships with local hotels to create relationships and new customers