KIARRA DICKEY
Palmdale,CA
Summary
Production management professional knowledgeable about allocating resources, optimizing production and increasing output with hands-on and dedicated approach. Articulate and professional problem-solver with good relationship-building abilities. Proficient in planning and implementing innovative production strategies.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Beyond Yoga
10.2017 - 01.2019
- Managed all aspects of production from inception to completion
- Worked closely with VP, PD & sales on development, costing, samples & production delivery dates
- Worked closely with the Pre Production Team- Approving samples, troubleshooting fabrication/construction and printing concerns
- Managed all screen print approvals for Peloton, Kate Spade & various capsule co-branded products
- Attended fittings, daily communication with tech teams regarding fit/fabrication changes or approvals
- Reviewed submittal of tech packs to factories for accuracy
- Managed production WIP for weekly meetings
- Sent PO's to vendors for production orders, blanks, fabric, washes, trims etc
- Coordinated production delivery schedule with factories and our third party warehouse
- Reviewed all new costing requests for development and production
- Confirmed all deliveries and costing with buyers
- Worked closely with our treatment and screen printing facilities in Mexico & Los Angeles
- Stayed current on all retailer manual changes/updates, CPSIA/testing and Packing requirements for all Private Label accounts.
PRODUCTION ACCOUNT MANAGER
LKWID
01.2016 - 10.2017
- Managed all sample & treatment requests
- Approved lab dips, production and TOP samples
- Created weekly WIP for team and Factories
- Worked closely with sales/buyers & design teams to facilitate the timely approval of production
- Sent POs to all vendors for orders and trims
- Traveled to factories in Mexico and CA as needed to check production to ensure delivery dates
- Coordinated all deliveries and pickups with the warehouse manager
VENDOR COMPLIANCE MANAGER/ WALMART ACCOUNT MANAGER
Self Esteem
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Played instrumental role in company-wide risk assessment efforts, supporting enhancements in business processes and controls.
- Managed/Maintained company factory matrix, scheduled factory audits for all Major Retailers (Wal-Mart, Macy's, JCP, Kohl's etc)
- Immediately addressed all expired factory licenses and inspection failures/issues
- Recommended and executed quality improvements for production and product quality
- Setup/Completed all new Wal-mart quotes (orders) in Retail Link
- Tracked and sent samples for WM.COM photo shoot ads/online site
- Provide weekly Production recap reports and any special assignments to Director of Production
- Ordered and approved all trims for production
DOMESTIC PRODUCTION MANAGER
Jerry Leigh
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Finalized domestic cost sheets and tech packs in order to properly source and place production
- Negotiated prices with contractors to increase target margins
- Supervised the sample screen printing department
- Approved all in house samples before sending for buyer/production approval
- Maintained film and sample library
- Updated sample and production WIP
- Provided production with buyer approvals/changes
- Developed monthly treatment and print packages for JEM Awake.
Education
Completed coursework towards Associate in Arts (A.A.) Communication -
SANTA MONICA COLLEGE
SANTA MONICA, CA06.2003
High School Diploma -
PACIFIC PALISADES HIGH SCHOOL
Los Angeles, CA06.2000
Skills
- Vendor Compliance
- Screen Printing, Color Sep Knowledge
- Distribution Coordination
- Team Management
- New Product Development
- Processing Operations Review
- Quality Control Management
- Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator
- Microsoft Office/Excel
- Aims, Quickbooks, AS400
References
- Tom Butler, Ink Throwers CEO -Tom@inkthrowers.com
- Mirna Kandah, Mighty Fine VP Of Production- (818) 261-5533
- Mileva Radovic, VP Of Production, (323) 422-6201
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Beyond Yoga
10.2017 - 01.2019
PRODUCTION ACCOUNT MANAGER
LKWID
01.2016 - 10.2017
VENDOR COMPLIANCE MANAGER/ WALMART ACCOUNT MANAGER
Self Esteem
01.2015 - 01.2016
DOMESTIC PRODUCTION MANAGER
Jerry Leigh
01.2012 - 01.2016
Completed coursework towards Associate in Arts (A.A.) Communication -
SANTA MONICA COLLEGE
High School Diploma -
PACIFIC PALISADES HIGH SCHOOL
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