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Bianca Grosso

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Having worked in product development/production for 12 years, my career objectives remain focused on confronting the ever-changing global market with novel strategies for overseas sourcing. My MBA in Strategic Business Design makes me well-suited to working for a retail company that is innovative, progressive and mission-based.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Production Manager

Urban Outfitters
04.2013 - Current
  • Review WIP charts and approvals to ensure on-time deliveries and safeguard seasonal ship windows
  • Collaborate with compliance to ensure that styles are coded to clear customs
  • Forward vendor container plans to traffic to secure shipments for priority POs
  • Partner with PD and buying to avoid surcharges by meeting factory MOQs
  • Mentor and train new team members
  • Host calls with key vendors to be proactive about any issues they may be encountering in production
  • Keep buying and PD partners apprised of any global issues that may affect timely delivery or put our POs at-risk

Adjunct Professor

Thomas Jefferson University East Falls Campus
01.2019 - 05.2020
  • Instruct the class in tools and techniques of the Integrated Design Process
  • Coach design students on the building, branding and development of business models

PR Intern

Asociacion Creadores de la Moda Espana
08.2011 - 12.2011

Translate online publications for the association from Spanish to English to help garner a wider audience.

Education

MBA - Strategic Design

Philadelphia University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
06.2017

BS - Design and Merchandising

Drexel University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
03.2013

Skills

  • Google: Docs, Classroom, Hangout
  • Microsoft: Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Adjunct Professor

Thomas Jefferson University East Falls Campus
01.2019 - 05.2020

Associate Production Manager

Urban Outfitters
04.2013 - Current

PR Intern

Asociacion Creadores de la Moda Espana
08.2011 - 12.2011

BS - Design and Merchandising

Drexel University

MBA - Strategic Design

Philadelphia University
Bianca Grosso