Carla Tercero
Product Development / Production Manager
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Goal-oriented expert with natural talents in developing and implementing strategic processes to maximize operational productivity and efficiency. Hardworking, performance-oriented leader offering proven expertise in driving manufacturing success in various settings,managing entire process of finished goods while delivering and executing consumer focused products. Prepared to bring 10+ years of progressive experience and take on challenging position with opportunity to make lasting impact on company and customer success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Product Development Manager
RE/DONE
11.2021 - Current
- Execute full development life cycle of product for Women's Denim Division including production support
- Strategize and coordinate travel trips to factories to shorten development calendar based on Market dates.
- Created product roadmaps to help guide product development processes and align with overall business goals.On board local contractors to support company's mission and created opportunity to shortening SMS timeline
- Collaborate with senior sales, marketing, design and production executives to create best practices and identifying key calendar deadlines
- Drive process innovation and improve SOPs
Division Merchandise Manager
SAITEX
06.2021 - 11.2021
- Oversee manufacturing of premium brands from Development through ship goods.
- Manage books of business across 6 accounts.
- Oversee development of more than 80 new products each year.
- Built and strengthened long-lasting client relationships based on accurate price quotes and customer-centric terms while also focusing on sustainable high quality products
- Recruited and hired experienced contractors to complete projects on time and within budget requirements.
- Set product standards, examining samples of raw products and processing tests, to monitor quality of finished products.
- Anticipated and addressed production problems, material shortages, and unavoidable delays.
- Supervise team of 6, consisting of 2 Merchandisers, Pattern Makers, Purchasing Manager, Production Manager, and QC
Product Development Manager
J Brand Inc.
09.2016 - 05.2020
- Directed full development lifecycle, including concept design, feature definitions and production support of over 300 new product each year.
- Standardized product development procedures, job roles and quality assurance guidelines to maximize productivity and minimize product defect rates. Implemented reporting tools through excel
- Built a strong team within the organization managing a team of product developers, technical designers, trim coordinator, sample coordinators, pattern makers and sample room.
- Executed production make of 3k units of samples in 6 weeks seasonally 4 times a year
- Implemented the use of sustainable trims throughout all divisions by 90% and ensuring all components of product are of high quality while remaining within the brands budget and profitable margin
- Built and strengthened strategic relationships with vendors, production factories and leading fashion partners.
- Collaborated with senior sales, marketing, design, production and other business development executives to create best practices and identifying key calendar dates to ensure deadlines are met
- Organized relevant training sessions and personally trained new members of team.
Product Development Supervisor
J Brand Inc.
07.2014 - 09.2016
- Establish and manage a team of of 3 product developers and 4 technical designers
- Collaborated with senior management to create, modified and implement efficient procedures and systems related to product development
- Monitored the transition of product from design card to production handoff through weekly meetings with cross-functional partners
- Oversaw product consistency between oversea and domestic full package vendors by implementing tech pack templates and fit charts
- Attended fittings to monitor approval process and ensure approval deadlines are met
- Evaluated proto-type samples with an eye for critical aesthetic points, partnering with Tech Design, in preparation for Design review
- Implemented and oversaw trim inventory for budget control purposes
Senior Product Developer
J Brand Inc.
10.2007 - 07.2014
- Managed multiple projects effectively in demanding environment with tight deadlines.
- Work on Special collaborations with Simone Rocha, Henry Duarte and Proenza Schoeler
- Brainstormed with peers and other members of design team to determine enhancements and product features.
- Traveled to manufacturing facilities to evaluate product creation and point out potential issues.
- Negotiated with vendors and manufacturers on pricing, services and scheduled shipping windows.
- Suggested enhancements to product design that would improve user experience.
- Translated all design ideas into profitable and production friendly sample while maintaining fit and quality of the brand.
- Assisted in all aspects of design development including trend and trim research as well as flat sketching.
- Signed off all women’s tech pack to pre-production
- Managed sample room Work Flow and if needed schedule outside contractors to help
- Attended weekly production fit approval meeting
Education
Associate of Arts - Merchandise Product Development
Fashion Institute Of Design Merchandise ( FIDM)
Los Angeles, CA 07.2006 - 08.2008
Skills
Knowledgeable in apparel construction
Cost sheet and technical analysis
Strategic planning, ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet tight deadlines
Development and Production procedures
Timeline
Product Development Manager
RE/DONE
11.2021 - Current
Division Merchandise Manager
SAITEX
06.2021 - 11.2021
Product Development Manager
J Brand Inc.
09.2016 - 05.2020
Product Development Supervisor
J Brand Inc.
07.2014 - 09.2016
Senior Product Developer
J Brand Inc.
10.2007 - 07.2014
Associate of Arts - Merchandise Product Development
Fashion Institute Of Design Merchandise ( FIDM)
07.2006 - 08.2008