Molly Rammel-Puckett
Computer Generated Solutions, CGS
1
Certification
2027
years of professional experience
Accomplished Professional dedicated to continuous process improvement in complex growing businesses and competitive landscapes in the Fashion Industry. Extremely results focused advanced problem solving skills and a strong work ethic. Organized, detail-oriented, and resourceful with strong communication, planning, and leadership abilities. Strengths include public speaking and presentation planing, staff development, bottom-line cost reductions, program management, and logistics coordination
Work History
VP, PMO, Consulting, & Customer Success
7 Years 9 Months- Directed operational strategy across client services and delivery teams to improve execution and consistency.
- Aligned business objectives with workforce, process, and platform priorities to support scalable growth.
- Oversaw forecasting, and resource planning to maintain delivery standards.
- Partnered with executives to identify efficiency opportunities and implement process improvements.
- Managed client relationships and escalations to resolve issues and protect service commitments.
- Guided teams through digital transformation efforts using automation and data-driven process design.
- Coached managers and staff to build accountability, improve productivity, and sustain operational results.
- Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, vendors, regulators, and community leaders to promote collaboration and long-term success.
- Led cross-functional teams for the completion of over 500 projects for apparel, accessories, and footwear clients.
- Leveraged technology to automate workflows and streamline processes, resulting in 20% increased productivity across consulting services.
- Built talent onboarding programs, promoting employee engagement and retention while enhancing overall workforce capabilities.
- Delivered strong financial performance despite challenging economic conditions by redeployment of resources throughout all aspects of business operations.
- Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
- Held monthly town hall meetings to communication business plans and progress across the organization.
- Represented organization at client conferences and events in presenter roles.
- Cultivated company-wide culture of communication, innovation and collaboration.
Vice President Demand Management & Operations
- Established department control procedures for forecasting strategies and cash flow projections
- Oversee daily operations required to manage $225M of B&M & Ecommerce inventory
- Prepared & executed operational objectives, work plans, and delegated assignments to department staff for implementation of demand planning software
- Generate high level analytical analyses summarizing POS, AWS, and sales data, pinpointing future trends, product seasonality, and event data
- Adjusted procedures for greige procurement to maximize department effectiveness and minimize product leadtimes
- Attend customer meetings to address client planning strategies and inventory challenges
- Review excess & aged stock, working cross functionally with sales to create action plans for reduction and resolution
Director of Process Improvement
1 Year 10 Months- Spearheaded cross-functional initiative to achieve $1 million increase in closeout sales
- Mentored staff to ensure smooth re-launch of major SOP's within warehouse and distribution center
- Created new revenue streams by revising vendor agreement, and forming a compliance fee schedule and volume rebate program
- Developed and rolled out new policies for conversion and inventory transfers
- Implemented innovative reporting programs to increase visibility and reduce overhead
Director of Product Development
2 Years- Increased efficiency and strengthened company's business by leading implementation of PLM software
- Partnered with sales department to consistently produce effective customer revenue strategies
- Negotiated strategies relative to product costs, terms and return issues
- Improved profitability by creating import and sourcing initiatives, assessing product offerings for expansion opportunities, and managing pricing decisions
- Managed vendor performance to maximize profitability and achieve financial objectives
- Supervised the design staff through product creation and release.
Senior Product Development Coordinator
2 Years 4 Months- Led the development of new internal department, including hiring and training of staff and developing departmental policies
- Facilitated cost savings by negotiating with vendors on availability, product specifications, distribution, delivery deadlines and price
- Routinely exceeded cost and aesthetic goals for seasonal market lines
- Collaborated with creative team to improve designs and achieve margin goals
- Developed partnerships with internal groups such as packaging, visual and e-commerce
- Regularly assessed the competitive landscape to identify potential areas of improvement.
Assistant Designer
- Partnered with internal departments and external vendors to bring successful lines to market
- Worked directly with customers to produce trend right designs.
- Refined merchandising and flow strategies based on current data, trends and forecasts
- Improved category depth and breadth by developing new seasonal merchandise offerings
- Coordinated the design process for multiple brands from concept sketches through production
- Traveled to store locations to review product mix, obtain feedback and share information
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising, Minor In Marketing
Skills
Project Management
Process Improvement
Business Analysis
Cost Reduction Strategies
Effective Leader
Exceptional Interpersonal Communication
Staff Training/Development
Deadline Driven
Accomplishments
- Spearheaded larges services organization PMO, managing over 100+ project annually
- Merged regional consulting groups to single global operations, achieving revenue targets YOY
- Led $.5 million PLM software implementation and $3 million office renovation, both projects executed on time and under budget.
- Created innovative reporting tool for operational transparency and cost savings of $.4M annually
- Increased productivity by 30% within warehouse and distribution center through staff training and implementation of newly created vendor guide
- Built numerous company SOP's creating a standard for employee onboarding and establishing measurables for a growing company
- 2017 Avercast Crystal Ball Award Winner
- 2025 President's Club Award Winner
Affiliations
- CSCMP Member 2018
- Volunteer Referral Center, Board of Directors 2017
- VRC, Young Professional Committee, Co-Chair & Member 2011-2017
- Kent State University Alumni Association, Area Representative 2010-2016
- New York Road Runners, Member & Marathon Qualifier 2012-2014
- Toastmasters, Member 2010-2012
Certification
- Cognitive Project Management in AI (CPMAI) v7, Project Management Institute
- Certification in Organizational Transformation, Project Management Institute
- Project Management Professional, Project Management Institute
- Business Certificate, Product Development Manager, Fashion Institute of Technology
- Microsoft Specialist Excel 2013, Microsoft
- Continuing Education: GenAI for Project Managers (various courses, Project Management Institute, Fred Pryor Career Seminar Training relevant courses in Leadership, Management, Project Management, Training, Finance, and Human Resources
Timeline
VP, PMO, Consulting, & Customer Success
Computer Generated Solutions, CGS
02.2019 - CurrentRead More
Director of Process Improvement
Ellery Homestyles
08.2014 - 06.2016Read More
Director of Product Development
Ellery Homestyles
09.2012 - 09.2014Read More
Senior Product Development Coordinator
Ellery Homestyles
05.2010 - 09.2012Read More
Kent State University
Bachelor of Science from Fashion Merchandising, Minor In Marketing
Read More
Vice President Demand Management & Operations
Ellery Homestyles
Jul 2016 - 02.2019Read More
Assistant Designer
Ellery Homestyles
May 2008 - May 2010Read More
Relevant Skills
ServiceNow, Salesforce, Lucidchart, Microsoft Office Suite: Advanced Copilot, Excel, and Power Point, Showcase Query, VAI ERP Systems, ConceptDraw Mindmap, Project, Draw Pro, NGC PLM, Blue Cherry PLM & CSC Product Suites, Avercast Business Forecasting and Supply Planning Systems