Hannah Lee Latimer
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Detail-oriented Apparel Production Professional with extensive experience in managing end-to-end production schedules, vendor coordination, and cost negotiations. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality garments on time and within budget. Proficient in ERP and PLM systems, with a strong background in fabric and garment construction. Possesses a comprehensive understanding of wholesale and retail buying processes, enabling strategic decision-making to optimize inventory and enhance product offerings.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Production
Maryam Nassir Zadeh
New York, NY
08.2024 - Current
- Solely managed operations and directed the production department for footwear, accessories, and ready-to-wear (RTW) collections, overseeing the entire production process from conception to delivery while ensuring timely and cost-effective management to meet business objectives both internationally and locally.
- Maintained consistent communication with international factories, vendors, and fabric mills, ensuring adherence to production timelines and addressing any issues to minimize delays.
- Visited factories for both RTW and footwear categories to foster strong partnerships, supervise production processes, and accelerate sample development, while working to source cost effective methods of production
- Conducted sourcing and evaluation of new factories across all product categories, negotiating competitive pricing and sample costs to optimize production efficiency.
- Oversaw and maintained quality control reports following the completion of each production run and purchase order, ensuring adherence to standards and identifying areas for improvement.
Consultant (Production, Design, Wholesale)
Self-employeed
Brooklyn, NY
01.2024 - 11.2025
- Consulted on wholesale production, product development, and design, providing expertise to align product offerings with market demands, and enhance overall business performance.
- Executed strategic retail buying initiatives to enhance inventory turnover, aligning product offerings with market trends to drive sales growth.
- Developed and implemented business development strategies that resulted in a reduction in production costs through effective vendor negotiations and streamlined sourcing processes, impacting operations.
- Conducted comprehensive cost and margin analyses to optimize pricing strategies, improving profitability, and supporting overall financial goals.
- Sourced high-quality materials from vendors and mills, enhancing product development, and contributing to brand reputation and customer satisfaction.
Production Manager
Nomia Design LLC
Brooklyn, NY
08.2022 - 07.2024
- Responsible for communicating design changes and specifications during the sample process to factories to ensure accurate product outcomes.
- Handled and created purchase orders for each season, ensuring proper documentation and tracking of production.
- Supervised and delegated tasks to production assistants, ensuring smooth operations and efficient workflow within the department.
- Tracked the progress of samples from initial tech pack stages to final sample stages, ensuring compliance with quality standards throughout the development process
Account Executive
Issey Miyake USA Corp
New York, NY
04.2015 - 12.2019
- Managed North and South American wholesale distribution of eight ISSEY MIYAKE brands, focusing on specialty accounts, department store management, and expanding Canadian distribution.
- Responsibilities included conducting product training accounts nationwide to educate sales associates on history of textile development, sizing, and selling points of the brand.
- Consulted between IMI (Issey Miyake Tokyo) and IMU (Issey Miyake USA Subsidiary) to drive business and educate the brand on the varying needs of US market
- Planned promotional marketing, display, and events in accordance with brand standards to maintain the integrity of all eight lines
- Performed extensive market research and brand outreach for target accounts.
- Reviewed in-season sales, open-to-buy, and end of season results to plan selling for upcoming sales appointments for all brands
- Arranged Carnet arrival with Tokyo, merchandised showroom, prepared selling materials, scheduled product shots, and performed sales appointments quarterly for market showroom appointments in New York and Paris Showrooms
- Managed Wholesale Internship Semester program and worked closely with college counselors to recruit students for the program
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Business Management
Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NY05-2016
Masters in Landscape Architecture - Architecture
City College of New York
New York, NYSkills
- Apparel Production Management
- Vendor Coordination and Relationship Building
- Cost Analysis and Negotiation
- ERP Systems (eg, Quickbooks, Zedonk)
- Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
- Fabric and Garment Construction Knowledge
- Advanced Excel and Google Suite proficiency
- Cross-functional team collaborationial analysis, and geoprocessing, with experience in managing geospatial data and creating interactive maps and web applications
Volunteer Work
- Special Olympics Hawaii: Race preparation and event monitoring.
- Aloha Harvest x Chef Hui: Web design and updates for COVID-19 response initiatives.
- Jacquie Esser for Prosecutor: Web design and updates for campaign website.
Design Projects
- Paradise Swim Club: Designed seasonal collections using deadstock vintage Italian swimwear. Sales donated to charities such as The Okra Project and Special Olympics Hawaii.
- Styling: Styled Joni Mitchell for her 75th Birthday concert (ISSEY MIYAKE).
- Costume Design: Designed and sourced costumes for short films (e.g., "Spider," "Like Mother Like").
Timeline
Director of Production
Maryam Nassir Zadeh
08.2024 - Current
Consultant (Production, Design, Wholesale)
Self-employeed
01.2024 - 11.2025
Production Manager
Nomia Design LLC
08.2022 - 07.2024
Account Executive
Issey Miyake USA Corp
04.2015 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Business Management
Fashion Institute of Technology
Masters in Landscape Architecture - Architecture
City College of New York
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