Tanya M. White
Ridgewood
Summary
Detail-oriented and results-driven Product Development and Production Manager with extensive experience managing complex product lifecycles, overseas sourcing, costing, and cross-functional collaboration. Background spans fashion and beauty industries, with strong expertise in supplier management, timeline execution, and product integrity. Licensed Esthetician with ingredient-focused skincare knowledge supporting product development and testing.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
Shalom International
New York
07.2022 - Current
- Manage end-to-end project timelines to ensure seamless execution from product development through distribution
- Lead production planning, including cost estimates, product specification sheets, purchase order issuance, and shipping schedules
- Facilitate cross-functional meetings with packaging designers, merchandising, and sales to align brand objectives and cost margins
- Source and manage relationships with overseas factories and suppliers
- Travel to China for factory visits to ensure quality control, monitor production, and identify new business opportunities
Product Development Associate
G-III / DKNY Women’s Sportswear
New York
07.2019 - 05.2021
- Partnered with merchandising and design teams on seasonal product development
- Owned the product lifecycle from design concept through salesman sample
- Ordered and tracked raw materials for sample development and market preparation
- Worked independently while escalating key issues to senior management and driving resolution
Men’s Production Manager – Polo Bottoms
Ralph Lauren Corporation
New York
10.2017 - 01.2019
- Managed production for the Men’s non-denim bottoms category within the Polo brand
- Partnered with design, merchandising, and product development teams across multiple seasons
- Collaborated with Hong Kong offices to build time-and-action calendars aligned with post-market buying strategies
- Led initial through bulk cost negotiations to meet or exceed margin goals
- Reviewed and confirmed regional buys, ensuring production and material minimums were met
- Monitored overseas mill and factory capacity to achieve delivery targets
Production Operations Manager – Women’s RTW
Alexander Wang Inc.
New York
05.2016 - 05.2017
- Managed women’s woven production across Asia, New York, and Europe
- Developed and maintained seasonal time-and-action calendars
- Updated and maintained BOMs and tech packs post-adoption
- Ensured on-time delivery through close factory collaboration and issue resolution
- Drove cost negotiations by identifying challenges and proposing viable solutions
- Managed product integrity, approving lab dips, trims, shade bands, and production flow
- Led weekly WIP meetings with senior management
- Managed one direct report
Product Development Associate – Sportswear
Brooks Brothers
New York
02.2011 - 02.2016
- Managed men’s and women’s mainline outerwear and bottoms
- Owned product lifecycle from design through bulk production
- Developed preliminary costing and provided margin-driven options while maintaining brand integrity
- Attended critical fittings and communicated issues and cost impacts to product management
- Supported raw material development, including lab dip and strike-off approvals
- Worked autonomously while escalating key risks and solutions to leadership
Assistant Product Manager – Kids & Baby
Tommy Hilfiger
New York
05.2009 - 01.2011
- Managed boys’ and kids’ wholesale business for Macy’s and off-price accounts
- Partnered with merchandising and design teams on seasonal development
- Maintained daily communication with overseas suppliers regarding fit, artwork, and delivery
- Monitored product timelines to ensure key milestones were met
- Created and maintained seasonal cost logs and factory allocation charts
- Issued and tracked purchase orders
Senior Production Manager – Women’s Knits & Wovens
GUESS Inc.
Los Angeles
08.1997 - 06.2007
- Managed production for Outlet and G by GUESS
- Partnered with merchandising on seasonal development strategies
- Oversaw full product lifecycle from development through production delivery
- Supervised fit sample tracking and attended weekly fit sessions
- Managed factory allocation and IMU goals
- Supervised order issuance, production tracking, and on-time delivery
- Led weekly WIP meetings with management
- Managed one direct report
Education
Licensed Esthetician -
Christine Valmy International School of Esthetics
01.2020
Business Administration -
West Los Angeles Community College
01.2000
Skills
- Skincare Product Development
- Raw Material & Packaging Sourcing
- Overseas Supplier Management
- Product Testing & Timeline Management
- Costing
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Ingredient-Focused Licensed Esthetician
- Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
- Microsoft Office Suite
Timeline
Production Manager
Shalom International
07.2022 - Current
Product Development Associate
G-III / DKNY Women’s Sportswear
07.2019 - 05.2021
Men’s Production Manager – Polo Bottoms
Ralph Lauren Corporation
10.2017 - 01.2019
Production Operations Manager – Women’s RTW
Alexander Wang Inc.
05.2016 - 05.2017
Product Development Associate – Sportswear
Brooks Brothers
02.2011 - 02.2016
Assistant Product Manager – Kids & Baby
Tommy Hilfiger
05.2009 - 01.2011
Senior Production Manager – Women’s Knits & Wovens
GUESS Inc.
08.1997 - 06.2007
Licensed Esthetician -
Christine Valmy International School of Esthetics
Business Administration -
West Los Angeles Community College