Jeanette Carreon
Production Manager for Retail and Fashion
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dynamic and results driven Production Manager with 20 years of extensive experience in the apparel manufacturing industry. Proven expertise in Production Management, cost analysis and factory sourcing with strong commitment to delivering high quality products on time and within the budget. Adept at leading cross-functional teams and fostering relationship with key stakeholders to drive operational excellence and achieve organizational goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT
IMPULSE TRADING
02.2025 - Current
- Assist both the India/Bangladesh Factories with their sourcing needs.
- Explore opportunities to acquire new customers.
- Part Time Work / Professional Services only
SENIOR PRODUCTION MANAGER
RLOOM DESIGN CORP
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Company Overview: ( Brands : A Loves A / Gibson Latimer / Lea A Lex )
- Oversaw Production Management for multiple brands, ensuring quality and efficiency in operations.
- Does all Costings for major account.
- Works with Factories on booking/ order allocation.
- Manage production schedules for Ladies and Children’s wear, ensuring timely delivery.
- Collaborated with Design and Technical Teams to optimize garment fittings and quality.
- Facilitated logistics and freight forwarding for imports and exports.
SENIOR PRODUCTION MANAGER/DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTION
COLLECTIVE CONCEPTS
08.2018 - 06.2024
- Company Overview: ( Brands : Collective Concepts / Éclair/19 Cooper / Du Paradis )
- Directed Production operations for diverse range of apparel brands, focusing on cost efficiency and quality assurance.
- Does all Pricing for all major accounts - Retailers and Boutique Customers.
- Communicates with all Customers on open orders ( Urban Outfitters/ Anthropologie, Bloomingdales, Macys, Saks Fifth, Nordstrom, Nordstrom Rack, TJMaxx, Burlington, Ross, Versona, Birdy Grey )
- Works with all Overseas and Domestic Factories for order allocation.
- Developed comprehensive production schedules, ensuring timely delivery through efficient resource allocation.
- Process all Costings, Spearheaded cost-reduction initiatives, achieving significant savings while maintaining quality standards.
- Supervised cross functional teams to launch successful product lines for major retailers.
- Facilitated logistics and freight forwarding for imports and exports.
- Works with Designers in fabric sourcing and product development.
- Works with Technical Teams on Fitting and works with factories on adjustments needed.
- Review colors./bulk fabrics, Pre-production samples and Top S
SENIOR IMPORT PRODUCTION MANAGER
ONE WORLD APPAREL
04.2013 - 07.2018
- Company Overview: ( Head of Private Label Team )
- Led the private label team for Juniors and Missy lines, focusing on import production management.
- Manage import production processes, ensuring compliance with quality standards.
- Process all Costings for Private Label Accounts.
- Coordinated with factories for timely delivery and quality assurance.
- Conducted final quality control inspections prior to shipping
IMPORT PRODUCTION MANAGER/COSTING MANAGER
SUBLITEX INC.
06.2011 - 03.2013
- Oversaw costing and production management for Juniors and Missy lines, focusing on both imports and domestic production.
- Developed costing strategies to optimize production budgets.
- Collaborated with suppliers to ensure quality and timely delivery of materials.
- Manage import production processes, ensuring compliance with quality standards.
- Process all costings for all accounts.
- Coordinated with factories for timely delivery and quality assurance.
- Conducted final quality control inspections prior to shipping
COUNTRY MANAGER
GLOBAL EXPORTS INT’L SOURCING CORP
01.2002 - 01.2011
- Company Overview: ( Softlines and Hardlines )
- Manage sourcing and production operations for Children’s, Juniors and Missy lines in the Philippines.
- Established and maintained relationships with key suppliers and manufacturers.
- Oversaw sourcing and procurement processes to ensure quality and compliance.
- Developed Fashion Accessories and Bags for Ladies meant for Australia Market.
- Process all costings and Factory Allocation.
- Works with Key Retail Customers like Target, Walmart, Vitamins Baby, Baby Togs and JCPenney.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Commerce - Accounting and Marketing
Polytechnic University of the Philippines
Diploma Certificate - Fabric and Garment Sourcing
Philippine Trade & Training Center
Diploma Certificate - International Quality & Sourcing
JCPPC
Dallas, TexasDiploma Certificate - Merchandising Operations
JCPPC
Dallas, TexasNegotiating Skills for Retailers - undefined
MOHR Retail Learning Systems
Ridgewood, New JerseyBottom Line Buying - undefined
MOHR Retail Learning Systems
Ridgewood, New JerseyTeam Leadership Strategies - undefined
MOHR Retail Learning Systems
Ridgewood, New JerseySkills
- Direct Imports Procedures
- Costing / Cost Analysis
- Production Management
- Factory Sourcing/Fabric Souring
- Pre-Production
- Product Development
- Production Planning/WIP Monitoring
- Technical Design
- AQL Inspections
- Time & Action Calendars
- Shipment Tracking
- Shipping Procedures
- Logistics and Customs Ruling
- Store Compliance and Procedures
- Chargeback Analysis
- Accounting and Admin Functions
Timeline
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT
IMPULSE TRADING
02.2025 - Current
SENIOR PRODUCTION MANAGER
RLOOM DESIGN CORP
07.2024 - 12.2024
SENIOR PRODUCTION MANAGER/DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTION
COLLECTIVE CONCEPTS
08.2018 - 06.2024
SENIOR IMPORT PRODUCTION MANAGER
ONE WORLD APPAREL
04.2013 - 07.2018
IMPORT PRODUCTION MANAGER/COSTING MANAGER
SUBLITEX INC.
06.2011 - 03.2013
COUNTRY MANAGER
GLOBAL EXPORTS INT’L SOURCING CORP
01.2002 - 01.2011
Diploma Certificate - Fabric and Garment Sourcing
Philippine Trade & Training Center
Diploma Certificate - International Quality & Sourcing
JCPPC
Diploma Certificate - Merchandising Operations
JCPPC
Negotiating Skills for Retailers - undefined
MOHR Retail Learning Systems
Bottom Line Buying - undefined
MOHR Retail Learning Systems
Team Leadership Strategies - undefined
MOHR Retail Learning Systems
Bachelor of Science in Commerce - Accounting and Marketing
Polytechnic University of the Philippines
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