Resume for Nancy K. for Designer / Artist / Creative / Manufacturing in Hangzhou, China

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Nancy R. K.              

Hong Kong Mobile: n China Mobile:   n

Summary of Qualifications

Experienced executive with successful background in technical and creative product development, graphic design, fitting expertise, quality assurance processes, lean management, and manufacturing excellence. Excellent sourcing, development abilities and sampling expertise. 

Extensive experience in soft lines apparel and accessories technical development, including athletic wear, tailored apparel, constructed outerwear, performance outerwear and skiwear,

casual sportswear, cut & sew knitwear, lounge and sleepwear, leathers &  accessories, luggage, small gear; home & domestic products.

 

   Areas of expertise:

      Product Development                Apparel Fitting Expertise            Product Sourcing                     

        Technical Design                        VStitcher: Virtual Fitting               Manufacturing Processes 

         Quality / Lean Management     International Testing Standards   General Sewing Data                                                                                                Professional Experience  

Ocean Sky International Ltd.   Guangzhou, China         January, Present           

Vice President   Creative, Sourcing, Technical, Product Development & Quality Management                                                                                                                     Business Volume:  $ million USD

  Responsible Sourcing, Technical Design,  Product  development – USA & Europe

  Responsible for  Research  & Development  

  Responsible for Accuracy of customer  sampling Processes

  Responsible for accuracy of  manufactured  product

  Worldwide Customers:   Burberry,  Calvin Klein,  Levi’s,  Marks & Spencer,

           Debenham’s,  Nautica,  TAlbots,  Columbia, New  Balance,   Banana Republic,

           GAP, Disney,  Lands’ End,  JM&A, Reitman’s, H&M, Mango, ZARA, Kohl’s.   

Accomplishments:   I have had numerous  designs selected and developed by  European and

U.S. customers for eventual  commercial sales offering, while with Ocean Sky.    In addition,

I have  promoted  the  Virtual design tool “VStitcher” for use with various European customers, and thereby have shortened the overall Technical product development and sampling time processes, promoting  “speed to market”.         

Oryon Technologies, LLC.           Shenzhen, China                June – December

Director – Textiles & Apparel        

Business Volume:  million USD 

Responsible to facilitate smooth communication  between customers,

          Singapore Research & Development Center, & U.S. Oryon Corporate Office.   

Responsible for sampling & manufacturing of apparel, accessories, &  product quality.

Responsible for evaluation and introduction of appropriate manufacturing facilities. 

Responsible for introduction of new customer accounts, worldwide.

 

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:  Have successfully developed  various lighted products for active sports activities jogging, biking, boating.  In addition, have also developed various products successfully adopted by animal products manufacturers. 

REASON FOR LEAVING:  Company Financial Issues.   

Luen Thai Holdings Ltd.           Dongguan, China,     September August

                                                                                                  Business Volume:  Million USD

Corporate Vice President, Technical Development & Quality Assurance

Directed product development / technical design / quality assurance functions for softlines lingerie, sleepwear, cut & sew knits; woven sportswear; active wear; outerwear; tailored apparel, footwear, supporting annual sales volume of M USD.

Established successful communication channels with customers.

Managed team efforts to achieve correct servicing and garment fitting standards,  for U.S., European, and Asian customers: Victoria’s Secret, Liz Claiborne, Lands’ End, Ann Taylor, Dillard’s, Polo Ralph Lauren, Nike, Nautica, Adidas, Esprit, Marks & Spencer, and Uniglo.

   Reviewed, investigated, and resolved customer sampling and fit issues..

Participated in strategic planning sessions and budget meetings to establish direction and manage financial performance for the Dongguan supplychain operation.

Accomplishments:

Led turnaround of specific customer accounts by addressing sampling and fitting issues.

Improved  sampling development turn time, resulting in increased sales & productivity. 

Successfully secured three new customers through excellence in sampling & product quality.

Realigned sewing operations at the onsite technical centers, improving employee retention.

Improved overall presentation of product.

 

             REASON FOR LEAVING:  Company Financial Issues. 

Arcticasense, Incorporated   Hong Kong, July September

General Manager    Working in One Year Consultant Capacity

Led startup and directed all aspects of this newly established, independent U.S. buying office   

       servicing midsize U.S. catalog companies and retailers.

Managed technical design / product quality / factory compliance / manufacturing processes,

       to insure adherence to targeted price points, quality standards, and delivery schedules.

Executed customerdriven programs; conceptualized, developed, and presented

      product designs aligned with customers’ specific markets.

Managed office colleagues, responsible for merchandising, technical, & production..

Accomplishments:

Directed business startup, in collaboration with two partners, to include opening the

       Hong Kong office / established business processes and systems.

Established vendor sources in China, Macau, Sri Lanka, India, and the Philippines.

Grew volume from inception to million USD within twelve months.

 

Eddie Bauer International Ltd.   January May

Technical Product Development Manager  Hong Kong, January May

Assisted in startup of the Eddie Bauer Hong Kong Office, in .

Managed technical product development, sampling & product fit for all apparel, including outerwear, active wear, sportswear, lounge & sleepwear, accessories products, ensuring adherence to style specifications, correct fitting of garment, appropriate testing processes, targeted price points, quality standards, and on time delivery schedules.

Improved vendor communication, with regular travel to factories throughout Asia.  

Directed Hong Kong technical staff and eight offshore staff, responsible for sampling and product fitting, factory evaluation &, compliance, product development, manufacturing, production control, appropriate testing processes, and quality assurance.

Worked with internal designer staff to ensure proper product execution. Established fabrication standards, and accessories product standards. Provided guidance regarding fabrication trends, apparel construction techniques, and production capabilities.

 
 
 
 
 

Accomplishments:

Assisted in the growth of Asian production volume to % of Eddie Bauer total volume,

for the U.S. and Canadian markets, representing up to million USD volume, for Asia.

Expanded manufacturing capabilities to India, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Turkey.

Directed development of specialized fit for Eddie Bauer German and Japanese markets.  

Served as interim General Manager for the Mauritius production office six months, with annual product volume of million USD.

Relocated the Eddie Bauer HKG technical sampling department to Dongguan City, and Shanghai,  China, for cost savings purposes.

Honored with “BEST OF BAUER”  award  in .

 

            

             Eddie Bauer International Ltd.

Quality Assurance Manager Hong Kong, January January  

Managed technical development, garment fitting, compliance and manufacturing of all outerwear, leathers, athletic wear, casual, lounge and sleepwear. Evaluated and selected factories based on quality processes, production capabilities and capacities, technical and social compliance.