Ryan DeBonville
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Fashion Design graduate with 4 years of design and product development experience, ability to design within the framework of proven consumer demand and upcoming trends balanced with meaningful financial performance. Extensive Retail Ops, Hospitality and Management experience.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
E-Commerce Sales Associate
Whimsy + Row
Los Angeles
01.2023 - Current
- Increased in-store sales YOY by 25%
- Able to manage competing priorities and delegate responsibilities when necessary
- Troubleshoot inventory management and unique customer service issues, including customs & duties issues
- Relaying customer feedback about fit, fabric and functionality of merchandise.
Tutor
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Los Angeles, CA
08.2022 - 09.2023
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
Freelance Production Coordinator
RDB Knitwear & Studio Services
San Francisco-Los Angeles
01.2020 - Current
- Creating initial concepts, to patterns, prototypes and managing local and overseas production of knitwear products and garments
- Managed three primary sales channels: ecommerce site, wholesale, and specialty retail sales events including pop up markets in San Francisco Bay Area
- Ad hoc product development and consulting.
- Coordinated with production team to support productivity targets and deadline management.
- Monitored and tracked progress of all production tasks for on-time delivery.
- Provided hands-on support during peak production periods, assisting teams in meeting tight deadlines.
- Streamlined workflow processes, enhancing overall team performance and output quality.
- Reviewed in-house stock to determine materials availability for production jobs.
General Manager (FOH & BOH) & Director of Events
Kin Khao Thai Eatery
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Managed 40+ employees daily
- Ability to think outside the box within the framework of guest, employee, owner and bottom line
- Able to learn tasks quickly and by observation
- Created and developed event menu & sales packages for Kin Khao and Nari which are still used today.
Restaurant & Events Manager
The Chapel
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Reduced overall food costs and operating expenses from 120% to 60% in 12 months
- Sold over $1 million in Event Sales for 2016 & 2017
- Managed a staff of 60+ and sold, planned and executed private events for 20-800.
Operations Manager
Old Navy
01.2014
- Managed staff of 40
- Executed marketing strategies according to Brand Standards
- Maintained & streamlined 'order in store' initiatives to help reduce ageing inventory from 30% down to less than 3%.
Personal Shopper, Keyholder/ASM
J.CREW (The Westfield Center)
01.2008 - 01.2014
- Grew menswear business from 5% to over 20% of the total business YOY through working one on one with clients, special events and networking.
Education
Associate of Arts - Fashion Design
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Los Angeles12.2023
Skills
- MAJOR people-person and problem solver Proficient in Google Drive, Notion, and learning Adobe Illustrator Able to easily manage teams and manage most projects across multiple departments
- Project Management
- Consistently meeting deadlines and sales targets
Timeline
E-Commerce Sales Associate
Whimsy + Row
01.2023 - Current
Tutor
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
08.2022 - 09.2023
Freelance Production Coordinator
RDB Knitwear & Studio Services
01.2020 - Current
General Manager (FOH & BOH) & Director of Events
Kin Khao Thai Eatery
01.2018 - 01.2020
Restaurant & Events Manager
The Chapel
01.2015 - 01.2018
Operations Manager
Old Navy
01.2014
Personal Shopper, Keyholder/ASM
J.CREW (The Westfield Center)
01.2008 - 01.2014
Associate of Arts - Fashion Design
Los Angeles Trade Technical College