Sharon YI
Palisades Park,NJ
Summary
Results-driven professional with 25+ years of experience in building relationships, cultivating partnerships, retaining key accounts and driving revenue growth. Proven expertise in sourcing, production and negotiation.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
President
Easterntex Apparel NY LLC
New York, NY
06.2006 - 05.2024
- Developed fabric, trim, and sourcing company to service key clients in the USA and abroad.
- Key manufacturing projects included Costco and J.C. Penney, BJ's Wholesale, Sam's Club, Ross Stores, Walmart, and Burlington Stores.
- Negotiated all pricing at the vendor and factory level to ensure good margins.
- Resolved QC issues, ensuring the utmost quality control for all clients.
- Global manufacturing partners included: China, Vietnam, Philippines, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.
VP of Production
Queen Apparel NY
New York, New York
03.2000 - 05.2006
- Established many clients for this highly regarded sourcing company.
- Key areas of developments included Ladies' and Men's Denim, Knitwear, and active.
- Managed all aspects of QC, inspections, and factory audits.
- Developed key relationships with the US market in both private label and brand sourcing.
President
I.H. USA INC.
New York - Korea - China, NY
01.1995 - 12.1999
- Organized and facilitated orders for my fabric conversion business.
- Represented key accounts such as MK Fabrics, Zelof, Camelon, and a host of other domestic fabric wholesalers.
- Managed NY warehouse where we shipped out all fabric orders.
- Key areas of focus were Lace, Velvet, and Embroidered fabrications.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Pattern-making - Fashion Design
Fashion Institute of Technology
NY12-1994
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Los Angeles Metropolitan College
Los Angeles, CA07-1989
Skills
- Program Management
- Budgeting and cost control
- Negotiation
- Partnership Development
- Project Management
- Cost Control
- Operations Oversight
- Vendor Sourcing and Negotiations
Languages
Korean - English
Professional
Timeline
President
Easterntex Apparel NY LLC
06.2006 - 05.2024
VP of Production
Queen Apparel NY
03.2000 - 05.2006
President
I.H. USA INC.
01.1995 - 12.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Pattern-making - Fashion Design
Fashion Institute of Technology
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Los Angeles Metropolitan College
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