HEATHER DENNISON
Denver,CO
Summary
Production and Purchasing professional with 7+ years of experience managing product development, overseas manufacturing, supplier relationships, purchasing, and order fulfillment from concept through final delivery. Experienced coordinating with international factories, managing purchase orders, maintaining production timelines, resolving manufacturing issues, and ensuring quality standards are met. Recognized for building strong vendor relationships, improving production efficiency, and delivering projects accurately and on schedule in fast-paced environments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative & Production Coordinator
Magic City Farms
Denver, CO
09.2020 - Current
- Manage production orders with overseas suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and product quality.
- Coordinate vendor communications regarding production schedules, order status, and shipment timelines.
- Prepare vendor invoices and process incoming payments.
- Maintain accurate production and purchasing documentation.
- Support daily office operations by tracking orders and resolving supplier issues.
- Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to meet production deadlines.
Production Manager
Heat Swimwear
Miami, FL
02.2017 - 09.2020
- Managed the complete product lifecycle from concept through production, quality control, and final delivery.
- Coordinated production with overseas manufacturing partners, ensuring adherence to specifications, branding requirements, and production timelines.
- Managed purchase orders, product approvals, samples, and production schedules for multiple product lines.
- Conducted factory visits overseas to oversee manufacturing, resolve production issues, and maintain quality standards.
- Built and maintained strong supplier relationships while negotiating production requirements and resolving manufacturing discrepancies.
- Coordinated logistics and international shipments to ensure timely product delivery.
- Created CAD designs and production specifications for manufacturing partners.
- Collaborated with photographers, marketing teams, and vendors to successfully launch seasonal product collections.
- Resolved production delays, quality concerns, and supplier issues while maintaining customer satisfaction.
Purchasing Manager
Marco Destin
Miami, FL
01.2004 - 02.2017
- Managed purchasing operations for multiple retail locations while overseeing supplier relationships.
- Created and managed purchase orders, ensuring order accuracy and timely fulfillment.
- Forecasted inventory requirements using sales trends to support purchasing decisions.
- Served as primary contact for 35 store managers regarding inventory availability, pricing, and order status.
- Coordinated with vendors to resolve shipping delays, pricing discrepancies, and inventory shortages.
- Identified process improvements that streamlined purchasing and order management workflows.
- Managed purchasing team while maintaining production and inventory schedules.
Education
High School -
Charles W. Flanagan High School
Pembroke Pines, FL01-2002
Skills
- End-to-End Production Management
- Supplier & Vendor Management
- Overseas Manufacturing Coordination
- Purchase Order Management
- Production Planning & Scheduling
- Product Lifecycle Management
- Quality Control & Assurance
- Order Fulfillment & Logistics
- International Shipping Coordination
- Inventory & Demand Forecasting
- Production Problem Resolution
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Product Specifications & Approvals
- Customer & Vendor Communication
- Microsoft Excel & Microsoft Office
- CAD Design
- Process Improvement
- Project Coordination
Timeline
Administrative & Production Coordinator
Magic City Farms
09.2020 - Current
Production Manager
Heat Swimwear
02.2017 - 09.2020
Purchasing Manager
Marco Destin
01.2004 - 02.2017
High School -
Charles W. Flanagan High School