Cole Minogue
Oakland,CA
Summary
Goal-oriented professional with expertise in developing and implementing operational standards and strategies. Excellent problem-solver with history automating processes and driving operational enhancements. Excel in problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication, ensuring successful project outcomes and team collaboration.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Development Associate for Accessories & Third Party (Athleta brand)
Gap Inc
San Francisco, CA
03.2023 - 03.2025
- Developed calendars with vendors to ensure accountability for deliverables, including product safety tests and booking deadlines.
- Collaborated with product development teams to source quality materials while meeting cost targets.
- Managed vendor inquiries and submitted raw material sourcing information into costing systems.
- Facilitated Product Line Review meetings to ensure adherence to safety testing and approval processes.
- Tracked late deliveries and handled chargebacks during in-season operations.
- Engaged with Product Integrity and Quality teams to resolve customer safety issues through analysis.
- Ensured completion of development testing and quality assurance tests to comply with industry standards.
- Coordinated with internal legal teams on country-restricted products and updated sourcing information.
Sourcing Production Associate for Third Party & Licensing (Banana Republic & Athleta brands)
Gap Inc
San Francisco, CA
03.2018 - 03.2023
- Managed numerous vendors and categories for third party/private label products at Banana Republic, including: sunglasses, intimates, jewelry, personal care, and swimwear.
- Oversaw Safilo's dynamic private label sunglasses business, with over $8 million in annual omni-channel sales, paired with their optical royalty business, generating an additional $2 million annually until their contract expiration in FY2024.
- Ensured timely reporting of royalty earnings from Safilo in compliance with finance requirements.
- Acquired Athleta brand their third party portfolio, additionally managing over 50 popular vendors across diverse categories, such as: shoes, socks, hydration, workout gear, and personal care.
- Streamlined vendor onboarding by creating a comprehensive document via Smartsheet to outline all compliance steps.
- Maintained all brand calendar management activities with vendors, including: line adoption, new assortment updates, product safety testing, and vendor compliance.
- Assisted in the preparation of production orders, ensuring all sourcing and costing information was accurate before generating purchase orders for all vendors.
- Scheduled and led business calls to enforce vendor compliance with Gap Inc. standards.
- Conducted seasonal training sessions for vendors on costing tools and booking applications quarterly to support brand initiatives.
Sourcing Production Assistant for Third Party & Licensing (Gap brand)
Gap Inc
San Francisco, CA
09.2016 - 03.2018
- Facilitated over 300 contract approvals for Gap x Disney collaborations, ensuring compliance with Disney FAMA standards.
- Coordinated intellectual property approvals for Marvel and Star Wars projects.
- Utilized Smartsheet to monitor FAMA approval statuses, collaborating with sourcing managers and global audit teams.
- Scheduled follow-up business calls with Disney to align on contract processes.
- Managed relationships with vendors in categories such as maternity products, swimwear, and premium outerwear.
- Organized financial budgeting for multiple Pride marches and promotional events as a Pride ambassador for Gap Inc.
Data Analyst for Third Party & Licensing
Old Navy
San Francisco, CA
04.2016 - 09.2016
- Created and modified all purchase orders for the Third Party and Licensing division, managing a $200 million annual business with consistent growth.
- Maintained vendor relationships through timely communication across sports, personal care, and pet care categories.
- Generated and analyzed reports, providing insights to support stakeholder decision-making.
- Provided technical support for existing reports and dashboards to enhance usability.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to prioritize business needs, focusing on rapid response order creation.
- Streamlined processes in conjunction with internal strategic sourcing teams and procurement functions.
Merchandise Presentation Manager
Banana Republic
Walnut Creek, CA
10.2011 - 04.2016
- Supported and ensured the execution of all shipments, processing, visual standards, and Omni-Channel procedures for a high-volume $7.8 million store at Broadway Plaza, located in affluent Walnut Creek.
- Advanced to increasingly responsible positions, which expanded from merchandising to sales management: visual and standards on-board training, time card accuracy, and the completion of schedules regularly for a store with more than 60 employees.
- Analyzed weekly field merchandise reports and implemented product placement strategies based on revenue, concept, and volume.
- Confirmed productivity of tasks and goals for 'in-the-moment' coaching, feedback, and culture development of the non-sell team.
- Ensured compliance with company standards regarding product presentation, pricing accuracy and labeling requirements.
- Planned and coordinated seasonal changes for product presentation, including window displays, store fixtures, signage and lighting.
- Tracked hourly sales and pushed momentum to teams to meet sales targets.
- Reacted quickly to call-outs and staffing emergencies to ensure business-critical operations.
Education
AA - General Business
LANEY COLLEGE
Oakland, CA01.2016
Skills
- Process improvement
- Contract management
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Data analysis
- Vendor management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Regulatory and safety compliance
- Sourcing strategy
- Data entry
- Microsoft Office/Excel/Powerpoint
- Tradestone/SMEE/PLM/Prompt
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Product Development Associate for Accessories & Third Party (Athleta brand)
Gap Inc
03.2023 - 03.2025
Sourcing Production Associate for Third Party & Licensing (Banana Republic & Athleta brands)
Gap Inc
03.2018 - 03.2023
Sourcing Production Assistant for Third Party & Licensing (Gap brand)
Gap Inc
09.2016 - 03.2018
Data Analyst for Third Party & Licensing
Old Navy
04.2016 - 09.2016
Merchandise Presentation Manager
Banana Republic
10.2011 - 04.2016
AA - General Business
LANEY COLLEGE
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