Julia Bryce Swafford
Dallas,TX
Summary
I am a highly dedicated, well-organized, and detail-oriented professional with 6 years of experience in product development and production. I have a vast knowledge of product development which includes materials sourcing, cost negotiation, sampling/fittings and selling analysis. I enjoy working hands on and in a cross-functional style to ensure on-time delivery of high quality products to drive company growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Development + Production Manager
La Vie Style House
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Identified opportunities for new products/materials and improvements to existing products to increase sales.
- Communicated daily with overseas and domestic factories to source materials, negotiate costs, and oversee sampling/bulk production.
- Conducted product inspections to meet organizational and industry standards and requirements.
- Created product roadmaps to help guide product development processes and drive success of more than 200 new products each season.
- Created and managed cost sheets and buyrolls to meet target profit and margin goals each season, prior to placing purchase orders.
Product Development Manager
Fossil, Inc.
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Collaborated closely with internal and global teams to meet target margins, source raw materials, and manage pre-production, planning and packaging.
- Implemented solutions using expertise that support design goals and target pricing, quality, minimums and T&A structure.
- Reviewed products and updates to meet company quality standards, schedule production and work-in-progress reports.
- Maintained internal product knowledge database and linesheets.
Product Development Specialist
TJX Corporation Inc
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Reviewed & analyzed Work-in-progress reports, selling reports, lab dips, artwork/print submissions, fit samples & top of production samples
- Worked cross-functionally to gather quotes, created prototypes and arranged raw materials shipments to meet tight production deadlines.
- Led & managed all data entry in PLM & SAP systems - including style set up, line sheets, confirmation detail changes & product status
- Created and executed strategies to drive development and success of products.
- Oversaw development of more than 500 new products each year
Materials Assistant
Tory Burch
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Managed all material information, quality control, & production throughout the calendar
- Managed all material shipments, material libraries, & color names / standards
- Researched new and existing materials to assess usability for future use.
- Collaborated closely with Design and PD teams to help create concept designs and meet target costs and margins.
Material/ Product Development Intern
Loeffler Randall
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Developed relationships with internal & external teams to manage the process of materials sourcing, development, & bulk production of products
- Managed all shipments, raw material library, bulk material approvals, & all samples
- Utilized Excel to build & maintain materials & samples tracking through the seasonal cycle
- Assessed competitors products and designs to compare projects.
Product Development Intern
Tory Burch
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Worked closely with internal teams to manage the process of getting products from concept into development to meet deadlines & target profit margins
- Built & maintained seasonal line sheets, cost breakdowns, vendor allocation, & review of samples
Product Development Intern
Leather Goods, Fossil, Inc
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Worked closely with internal team and factories to drive development and meet company margin goals.
- Built & maintained seasonal line sheets, assortment grids, dimension grids, & photo samples.
- Actively utilized PLM, SAP, Excel & Indesign to complete project tasks efficiently
- Reviewed products and updates for company quality standards compliance.
- Assessed competitors products and designs to compare projects while also conducting market research for future development.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BusinessAdministration, Marketing
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH12.2019
Skills
- Proficient in PLM systems, Excel, Indesign, Illustrator, SAP and other Microsoft Office systems
- Cross Functional Collaboration & Communication
- Product Quality Improvement
- Problem Solving and Conflict Resolution
- Material Handling, Color Matching
- Cut & Sew, Knitwear, Leathers, Jewelry
- Research and Development
- Samples Tracking
Timeline
Product Development + Production Manager
La Vie Style House
05.2023 - 10.2023
Product Development Manager
Fossil, Inc.
05.2022 - 05.2023
Product Development Specialist
TJX Corporation Inc
01.2021 - 04.2022
Materials Assistant
Tory Burch
01.2020 - 12.2020
Material/ Product Development Intern
Loeffler Randall
01.2020 - 04.2020
Product Development Intern
Tory Burch
06.2019 - 08.2019
Product Development Intern
Leather Goods, Fossil, Inc
09.2018 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - BusinessAdministration, Marketing
The Ohio State University
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