Patrycia Wala
Stamford,CT
Summary
Hardworking, self-driven professional with over 15 years' experience in the production industry. Comprehensive understanding of sourcing and supply chain dynamics, as well as the production and costing processes. Meticulous attention to detail and strong work ethic with a pleasant and polite attitude. Solid analytical capabilities and exceptional data entry skills, consistently delivering high productivity and accurate results.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Director/Office Administrator
Evolve Fit Rx by Dr. Kelly Wolfe, DPT
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Administrative tasks for a concierge service medical massages, physical therapy and the fitness studio
- Managed approximately 30 calls with clients via phone and text
- Processed credit card payments via Acuity and created Superbills for medical insurance
- Rescheduled cancellations and future appointments
- Contacted new leads via social media platform
- Ensured massage room is prepped cleaned and prepped for each client.
Senior Production Coordinator
Marc Fisher Footwear
08.2021 - 10.2023
- Set target factory prices for MARC FISHER LTD brand by comparing various similar and past styles using comprehensive product details, material costs, pair quantities per style/pattern, and construction
- Partnered with Sale/Product teams proposing product changes based on changes (construction, material, etc.); meeting or beating margin goals for each shoe buy
- Secure deliveries with global offices, prioritizing pre-shipment arrangements
- Work with logistics on improved ETA shipment mode options
- Contracted all purchase orders by size due deadline dates ensuring accuracy of costing
- Generated Trend Reports of oversolds for Sales team
- Updated changes of colors/materials, factory costs, sizing and ship mode in BC system.
Assistant Retail Buyer
SHOES 'N' MORE
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Assisted shoe, clothing and accessory buyers with merchandise selections and all aspects of OTB including vendor communication
- Generated re-orders and requests for RA/RTV
- Researched upcoming trends, created inventory and selling reports for buyers
- Traveled to various store locations to assist with new merchandise set ups
- Assisted warehouse operations with receipts of merchandise from various vendors
- Created and uploaded new products for online store website.
Production Manager-Jewelry
Camuto Group
02.2018 - 01.2021
- Supported Director of Production and Senior Director of Product Sourcing Operations with jewelry production related issues for Vince Camuto and Sole Society Jewelry brands
- Negotiated all factory deliveries and all factory first costs to meet margin expectations
- Monitored shipping delays with overseas vendors and logistics processes and worked with Inbound Shipping Team to ensure on-time delivery to distribution center
- Managed new customer setup with compliance, testing, and labeling requirements
- Forecast monthly shipping goals with VP of Sales/Planning
- Supervised Account Coordinator.
Pricing/Production Manager-Women's Footwear
Camuto Group
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Communicated daily with foreign offices and shoe factories on production status of the Tory Burch brand
- Negotiated all costing to subside margin expectations
- Traveled to China and Brazil for factory meetings to negotiate costs and deliveries, and monitoring production lines process
- Managed the Production Coordinator and Account Coordinator
- Attended shoe base meetings with designers and PD team
- Followed up on material swatches, fit and confirmation sample approvals and ensuring all technical issues are resolved in a timely manner
- Prepared weekly delivery recaps and supported EVP of Sourcing with YTD margin and commission reporting
- Reviewed and processed customer claims, product testing and factory audit & compliance.
Pricing/Production Analyst-Women's Footwear
Camuto Group
01.2006 - 01.2013
- Managed new style set up and created product line sheets for women's footwear brands Tory Burch, Theory and Kohl's private label
- Supported VP of Sourcing with first cost pricing margin and delivery communication with customer and factories
- Reviewed all customer POs for accuracy and submitted all orders to factories for mass production
- Attended meetings in NY with Tory Burch production team to review shipping status
- Supported Dillard's Shoe Sales Analyst with weekly sales reporting on private label brands (4-month term).
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Fashion Merchandising
LIM College
New York, NY01.2003
Associate's degree - Fashion Marketing & Management
Berkeley College
New York, NY01.2000
Skills
- Scheduling and Operations Management
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Interpersonal Relations
- Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
- Customer Service, Teamwork and Collaboration
- MS Office Systems, Google, EDI, ABS, Blue Cherry and Acuity
- Office Administration
Timeline
Sales Director/Office Administrator
Evolve Fit Rx by Dr. Kelly Wolfe, DPT
11.2023 - 03.2024
Senior Production Coordinator
Marc Fisher Footwear
08.2021 - 10.2023
Assistant Retail Buyer
SHOES 'N' MORE
04.2021 - 08.2021
Production Manager-Jewelry
Camuto Group
02.2018 - 01.2021
Pricing/Production Manager-Women's Footwear
Camuto Group
01.2013 - 01.2018
Pricing/Production Analyst-Women's Footwear
Camuto Group
01.2006 - 01.2013
Bachelor's Degree - Fashion Merchandising
LIM College
Associate's degree - Fashion Marketing & Management
Berkeley College
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