PEGGY GALARZA
Brooklyn,New York
Summary
Dynamic professional with over seven years of experience in product development, production, quality assurance/control in both freelance and permanent positions. Proven track record in managing piece goods from conception to delivery while collaborating effectively with sales, merchandising, design, and executive teams to ensure timely project completion using TNA calendars and WIP reports. Expertise in creating and maintaining comprehensive production and product development history files for each season, ensuring that all production orders consistently meet stringent quality standards. Committed to driving efficiency and excellence in every aspect of the product lifecycle.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Flex PLM Administrator
VICTORIA’S SECRET / LBRANDS - Contractor
08.2024 - 12.2025
- Actioned product assortment changes for seasons by category in PLM system, create and maintain color codes for each style colorway, add codes to SAP decks
Compliance & Quality Assurance Coordinator
CHILDRENS APPAREL NETWORK - Freelance Position
02.2023 - 08.2024
- Factory compliance for Customers/Brands, evaluate testing reports based on CPSIA standards, issue approval for childrenswear production, Factory onboarding
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to quality specifications and customer requirements.
Quality Assurance Associate
TOWN & COUNTRY LIVING - Post Pandemic Freelance Position
10.2021 - 12.2022
- UL testing for Walmart, Sam’s Club, Costco USA & International
- Developed and maintained detailed documentation of testing procedures and results.
Quality Control Coordinator
GINA GROUP - Pre-Pandemic Full Time Position
09.2019 - 04.2020
- Communicated daily with Buyers and Vendors to resolve product development issues for all production orders
- Attended daily sample review meeting with footwear Design team
- Approved and sent quality comments out for Pre-Production, Production and T.O.P samples
- Managed quality approval process for labels, fabrics, trims and hangtag UPC price information
- Created and updated WIP/T&A reports/calendars for Executive personnel
QA/Production Assistant
LEG APPAREL & ACCESSORIES GROUP - Freelance Position
10.2018 - 09.2019
- Assisted Quality Assurance Manager with sample submissions to CTL and various testing facilities
- Ensured all product met Walmart’s Quality compliance standards
- Created BOM and maintained Product lifecycle in Flex PLM for seasonal production
- Set-up and submitted quotes thru QMS for Walmart cost approval
- Assisted Production Manager with PO maintenance and Vendor write-ups
- Approved carton labels, UPC/vendor tickets and polybag sticker
Compliance Coordinator
AMERICO GROUP
04.2015 - 10.2018
- Daily communication with overseas QA managers on all factory compliance issues
- Assisted Compliance Manager with new factory onboarding process
- Collected, reviewed and approved all required factory compliance documents
- Monitored and analyzed weekly factory production inspection reports by country
- Proactively assisted Compliance Manager with internal communications to Production and V.P personnel on all Social Compliance procedures
- Responsible for running weekly factory productivity reports
Production Coordinator
CASTLEWOOD
05.2013 - 03.2015
- Daily communication with Vendors and Agents
- Responsible for reviewing and updating Vendor Compliance information
- Approve care labels, hangtags, care label layout
- Set up styles with BOMS and created purchase orders in AMT
- Tracked SMS and photo samples
Production Associate
AKADEMIKS
01.2007 - 04.2013
- Communicated daily with agents/suppliers on product specifics
- Interfaced with related departments to ensure product details are consistent with adopted style profile
- Set up and maintained product development reports with specific quality, trim, cost and delivery dates
- Sent design cards for development to overseas agents
- Delegated to each agent which samples are expected for merchant meetings before adoption
Education
BA - Elementary Education
Baruch College
NYCSkills
- Flex PLM
- AMT
- A2000
- Blue Cherry
- MS office
- Attention to detail
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Flex PLM Administrator
VICTORIA’S SECRET / LBRANDS - Contractor
08.2024 - 12.2025
Compliance & Quality Assurance Coordinator
CHILDRENS APPAREL NETWORK - Freelance Position
02.2023 - 08.2024
Quality Assurance Associate
TOWN & COUNTRY LIVING - Post Pandemic Freelance Position
10.2021 - 12.2022
Quality Control Coordinator
GINA GROUP - Pre-Pandemic Full Time Position
09.2019 - 04.2020
QA/Production Assistant
LEG APPAREL & ACCESSORIES GROUP - Freelance Position
10.2018 - 09.2019
Compliance Coordinator
AMERICO GROUP
04.2015 - 10.2018
Production Coordinator
CASTLEWOOD
05.2013 - 03.2015
Production Associate
AKADEMIKS
01.2007 - 04.2013
BA - Elementary Education
Baruch College