Roni Palacios
Oakland,CA
Summary
Results-driven product developer with a focus on apparel and textiles. Highly successful in cultivating effective working relationships, problem solving and negotiating. Strong attention to detail and experience with editing and writing.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Production Manager
Gap, Inc.
09.2012 - 12.2023
- Owned end to end Men's Woven Shirts and Boxers product development for Banana Republic, totaling over $40M in cost and 3.2M units annually
- Established and met department seasonal cost targets in alignment with brand budgets, by analyzing cost history, estimating new style costing within market pricing trends, and recommending raw material and construction opportunities for cost savings
- Developed strong relationships with sourcing offices and vendors to strategize, negotiate costs and resolve bulk production issues
- Managed product development and chase timelines, maximizing efficiency for reduced leadtimes
Product Development Specialist
Levi Strauss & Company
06.2006 - 03.2012
- Managed product development for Docker's Women's
- Analyzed garment construction and raw materials to aggressively negotiate costs within margin expectations
- Developed vendor source base, travelling directly to international suppliers to assess mill and factory capabilities
- Focused on complex garment finishing, and ensuring that all 3rd party testing passed
Assistant Production Manager
Gap Inc.
03.2005 - 06.2006
- Managed product development and bulk production for Old Navy Women's Woven Shirts, overseeing over 12M units annually
- Approved bulk garment components, including any fabric and trim variance issues related to high volume bulk production
- Resolved delivery issues to maintain on-time receipt of goods
- Finalized costing to meet margin targets through negotiating and leveraging fabrics and trims
Catalog Merchandise Coordinator
Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
09.2002 - 03.2005
- Led presentations for 200+ associates on features and benefits of new products
- Presented product assortment to the creative teams
- Ensured that profit targets for each catalog spread were met and determined strategic pricing
- Managed all rounds of catalog proofing, checking accuracy of copy and images
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of California - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Organizational Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Software Proficiency
- Cost Negotiation
- Vendor Relations
- Product Development
- Problem Solving
- Effective Communicator
Timeline
Associate Production Manager
Gap, Inc.
09.2012 - 12.2023
Product Development Specialist
Levi Strauss & Company
06.2006 - 03.2012
Assistant Production Manager
Gap Inc.
03.2005 - 06.2006
Catalog Merchandise Coordinator
Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
09.2002 - 03.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of California - Los Angeles
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