SANTOS J BATIMANA
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Accomplished in Product Development with expertise in lifecycle management across categories in Knits, Woven & Accessories. Successfully implemented 3D sampling initiatives, enhancing efficiency and quality standards. Expert in cost control, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to lead initiatives that enhance quality and efficiency in product execution.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Development Associate
Athleta- Gap
San francisco, California
08.2022 - 11.2025
- Developed training materials and onboarded teams for PLM system implementation, improving team readiness and expediting issue resolution.
- Collaborated with design and sourcing teams to ensure product vision and execution.
- Led product development teams in 3D sampling initiatives, fostering accuracy and efficiency.
- Compiled seasonal adoption sample reports to keep teams informed on ETA status, on-time percentages, and reasons for delays.
- Coordinated with factories and vendors to establish wear tests, mock-ups, and adoption samples, maintaining quality, cost, and timeline standards.
- Identified risks to delivery timelines and cost concerns, implementing solutions to keep product development on schedule.
- Served as a key collaborator between design, merchandising, sourcing, technical design, and production teams to align on product vision, feasibility, and execution.
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
OLD NAVY
San Francisco, CA
01.2018 - 08.2022
- Managed development and production life cycle of products, adjusting for performance and cost while preserving design aesthetics within budget.
- Established quality standards across all stages of product creation, enhancing product reliability and customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with team to oversee multiple categories within Accessories, Woven, Knits & Sleepwear.
- Identified cost-saving opportunities through fabric leveraging, and vendor allocation.
PRODUCTION MANAGER
GYMBOREE GROUP
San Francisco, CA
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Executed package release (BOMS) to LF sourcing agents while negotiating garment costs, optimizing sourcing efficiency.
- Established focus on kids and baby denim and woven products to streamline sourcing and development.
- Collaborated with PD to source denim and woven fabrics for development samples, enhancing material selection.
- Monitored timelines for pre-booking needs and communicated with cross-functional team to align project schedules.
GLOBAL PRODUCTION DENIM DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
GAP INC, Gap Outlet Denim
San Francisco, CA
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Expertise in managing all denim rollout phases from fabric design, wash development, strategic sourcing, vendor negotiations and product relaunch.
- Developed & Implemented a fabric/wash development strategy based on design and merchandising requirements for Mens, Womens, Kids & Baby.
- Monitored product life cycle with Asia-based team to achieve fabric & design aesthetic, financial goals, and on-time delivery.
- Directed denim product development, ensuring alignment with design and market trends.
- Worked with mills to develop fabrics at affordable prices & present to Merchant & Design team.
- Set base cost parameters by analyzing historical costs and negotiating with vendors to meet AUC targets.
- Enhanced denim product development sampling through cross-functional team re-training and collaboration with Asia offices.
- Partnered with Mills & Vendors on Product & trend development to optimize business growth.
ASSOCIATE PRODUCTION MANAGER
Old Navy Girls Denim
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Led the Production Development of a new 'sales based rapid response' process for Girls Denim, focusing on fabric leveraging and vendor placement.
- Built strategy to leverage all fabric & trims for Girls Denim Basics and SB programs for improved chase flexibility and product efficiency which resulted in 25% decrease in production lead time with 8% decrease in cost.
- Developed solutions to maintain product aesthetics while reducing costs.
- Analyzed and evaluated denim & woven fabric selections with cross-functional team based on market trend while minimizing purchasing cost.
- Reviewed cost breakdowns with bill of materials and conducted cost negotiations.
- Identified specialty product categories, focusing on woven bottoms and denim apparel.
- Served as individual contributor, identifying issues at front that may prevent product aesthetics from being met.
ASSOCIATE PRODUCTION MANAGER
Old Navy Newborn
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Promoted from assistant to associate within 2 years by aligning production goals with cross-functional objectives and supporting overall company mission.
- Implemented quality and safety control measures, enhancing product standards in baby category.
- Collaborated with design teams, managing production schedules across accessories, knits, and woven categories to ensure timely delivery.
- Managed multiple programs in an outfit-driven department, ensuring consistent execution of design aesthetic, layout, and quality across various categories and vendors.
ORDER MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
Gap Personal Care
10.2004 - 01.2006
- Processed customer orders with high accuracy and efficiency, ensuring timely fulfillment through effective use of order management systems.
- Managed order tracking, delivering timely updates to merchants on delivery status to enhance communication and transparency.
- Maintained comprehensive records of incoming orders, detailing quantities and shipment methods in ACT for streamlined data management.
- Advanced from data entry in operation management specialist to assistant production manager within one year, demonstrating commitment to production goals and aligning with cross-functional objectives.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BS) - OPERATIONS AND PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT
California State University Hayward
Hayward, CASkills
- Product lifecycle management
- Product Vision Execution
- Product Quality Assurance
- Prototyping Techniques
- Supply chain management
- Material Sourcing
- Cost control
- Vendor Negotiation
- Process management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Time management
- Team Training
Timeline
Product Development Associate
Athleta- Gap
08.2022 - 11.2025
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
OLD NAVY
01.2018 - 08.2022
PRODUCTION MANAGER
GYMBOREE GROUP
01.2017 - 01.2018
GLOBAL PRODUCTION DENIM DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
GAP INC, Gap Outlet Denim
01.2014 - 01.2017
ASSOCIATE PRODUCTION MANAGER
Old Navy Girls Denim
01.2011 - 01.2014
ASSOCIATE PRODUCTION MANAGER
Old Navy Newborn
01.2006 - 01.2011
ORDER MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
Gap Personal Care
10.2004 - 01.2006
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BS) - OPERATIONS AND PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT
California State University Hayward