Renée Sesulka
Greater NYC Metro Area
Summary
Luxury Fashion Executive with 14 years of expertise in product development, global sourcing, and high-level account leadership. Former VP of Sales for a premier luxury embroidery supplier, acting as the primary technical collaborator for world-renowned design houses including Thom Browne, Carolina Herrera, and Prabal Gurung. Expert at translating complex creative visions into scalable production realities, overseeing the end-to-end lifecycle from custom embroidery development and raw material sourcing to global supply chain execution and high-value account growth.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
OPERATIONS & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Private Portfolio
2016 - Current
- Business Oversight: Directed end-to-end project management, budgeting, and financial oversight for a private asset portfolio.
- Vendor Management: Source and supervise contractors for property renovations, ensuring strict adherence to budgets and timelines.
VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES, LUXURY HAND EMBROIDERY
Karisma Embroideries
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Executive Oversight: Directed all aspects of business for a premier luxury supplier, overseeing the full product development lifecycle from sourcing to final invoicing.
- Designer Partnerships: Collaborated directly with world-renowned fashion houses and designers including Thom Browne, Carolina Herrera, Ralph Rucci, Prabal Gurung, Dennis Basso, and many more
- Global Supply Chain: Managed overseas factories in Mumbai to ensure 100% adherence to rigorous production timelines and luxury quality standards.
- Business Strategy: Conducted market research and competitive analysis to identify and capture new high-revenue accounts.
Production Account Manager, Athletic Apparel
Milco Industries
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Production Liaison: Directed daily operations between design teams and overseas factories to ensure seamless product flow and timeline adherence.
- Workflow Oversight: Managed all fits, trims, and sample approvals while monitoring buy charts and private label production reports.
Production Account Manager, Private Label Boys & Menswear
Rewire Industries
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Development Lead: Partnered with design and sales to lead product development for major retail accounts, including Walmart and Target.
- Supply Chain Control: Maintained rigorous Time & Action calendars and overseas communication to ensure on-time delivery and quality standards.
Product Development Coordinator, Layette & Children’s Wear
Impact Imports
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Concept to Approval: Supported end-to-end development for brand and private labels, including lab dip reviews and quality checks on trims.
- Global Coordination: Managed daily communication with overseas offices to track progress and meet strict delivery deadlines.
Assistant Product Coordinator, Luxury Embroidery
Karisma Embroideries
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Business Oversight: Directed end-to-end project management, budgeting, and financial oversight for a private asset portfolio.
- Vendor Management: Source and supervise contractors for property renovations, ensuring strict adherence to budgets and timelines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Skills
- Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
- Sourcing & Costing
- Production Scheduling
- Strategic Client Relations
- Vendor Management
- Global Supply Chain Oversight
- Embroidery Development
- Private Label Programs
- Quality Assurance (QA)
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Blue Cherry
- Retail Link
- Freight Tech
Timeline
VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES, LUXURY HAND EMBROIDERY
Karisma Embroideries
01.2010 - 01.2016
Production Account Manager, Athletic Apparel
Milco Industries
01.2009 - 01.2010
Production Account Manager, Private Label Boys & Menswear
Rewire Industries
01.2008 - 01.2009
Product Development Coordinator, Layette & Children’s Wear
Impact Imports
01.2006 - 01.2008
Assistant Product Coordinator, Luxury Embroidery
Karisma Embroideries
01.2002 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
OPERATIONS & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Private Portfolio
2016 - Current