ANGELA COPPOLA
COLTS NECK,NJ
Summary
Diversified and experienced in all area's of manufacturing, with a full knowledge and understanding of garment assembly. A quick and direct troubleshooter who is not afraid to make decisions for the benefit of the company. Highly reliable and adaptable with expertise in strategic planning and team leadership.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Director
BMGM LLC
04.2018 - Current
- Managed a team of production staff, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations to foster professional growth.
- Reduced production costs through effective negotiation with suppliers and continuous monitoring of expenses.
- Coordinated with sales and design teams to align production goals with market demand forecasting.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring deadlines and adjusting schedules as needed.
- Established strong relationships with key vendors to secure favorable pricing agreements
Production Director
Hot Shot HK LLC
09.2013 - 04.2018
- Managed staff to ensure all deadlines were met and first quality garments were developed and shipped on time
- Partnered with design and sales staff determining costs and forecasting production needs
- Responsible for negotiating and placing all orders with factories in China, New York, Los Angeles and Mexico
- Prioritized pattern makers, cutting, grading, marking and sewing of all goods from initial development through shipping of bulk orders
Product Development Manager
Ikeddi Enterprises
03.2010 - 09.2013
- Oversee staff to maintain deadlines to meet customer (Cato, Sears, KMart, Burlington, Macys, Charlotte Russe, Wet Seal) delivery dates, shipping 180,000 units per month
- Manage and direct staff of 15 from initial sample through final production
- Organize and develop designers demands (creating 75 sample per week)
- Review all costs prior to production to ensure positive results yielding desired margin
Production Manager
Extreme Concepts
05.2007 - 01.2009
- Managed production for all major mass and mid tier marker accounts (Wal-mart, Target, Kmart, Macy's, JCPenney, Kohls)
- Managed print production at domestic print shops for licensed printed children's tee's (approx 45,000 units per week)
- Managed import production, communicating on a daily basis with factories to ensure that quality products were delivered on time (factories based in Mexico, Ecuador, Peru and the Dominican Republic)
- Successfully built relationships with freight forwarders and customs brokers to ensure goods moved into the United States in a timely manner
Production Manager
Early Warning Designs, Inc
10.1995 - 01.2001
- Responsible for overall product development managing fabric design concerns(lab dips, strike offs, layouts for engineered prints)
- Monitored both quality and delivery of garments produced domestically and imported from Mexico and traveled frequently to Puebla, Hermosillo, Oaxca, Mexico City, and Guaymas.
Production Coordinator
Sewfast Garments/Wildlife Sportswear
06.1991 - 10.1995
- Purchased all piece goods and maintained inventory
- Issued all cutting tickets, monitored all piece goods sent to cutting rooms and reduced waste maximizing use of in stock goods
- Assisted production and quality control manager, monitoring quality and progress of goods in work
Skills
- Skilled in optimizing production schedules
- Familiar with industry quality control standards
- Effective time management
- Driven professional
- Efficient time management
- Collaborative team member
- Problem-solving strategist
- Systematic problem-solving
- Effective organizational skills
- Skilled in communication
- Dedicated work ethic
Timeline
Production Director
BMGM LLC
04.2018 - Current
Production Director
Hot Shot HK LLC
09.2013 - 04.2018
Product Development Manager
Ikeddi Enterprises
03.2010 - 09.2013
Production Manager
Extreme Concepts
05.2007 - 01.2009
Production Manager
Early Warning Designs, Inc
10.1995 - 01.2001
Production Coordinator
Sewfast Garments/Wildlife Sportswear
06.1991 - 10.1995
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