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Tom Nields
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Tom Nields

Los Angeles,CA

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Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Immediately

Desired Job Title

Chief Operating OfficerProject Manager

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract WorkConsulting

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: Los Angeles, CA, US
Open to relocation: No

Salary Range

$150000/yr - $200000/yr

Important To Me

Company CultureWork-life balanceHealthcare benefits

Summary

Seasoned professional with extensive experience across diverse functions, demonstrating a strong commitment to hands-on project involvement. Possesses a solid background in mechanical engineering, complemented by a track record of successfully investing in and developing small real estate projects. Core competencies include project management, strategic planning, and problem-solving, with a passion for continuous learning and growth.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Operations

Talon International
Woodland Hills
06.2015 - 10.2024
  • Primarily responsible for company's TEKFIT division including all product and equipment design and development. Led customer support and supply chain management.
  • The division contributed average sales of 5 million dollars per year with gross margins in excess of 50 points.
  • Clients included PVH, Uniqlo, Dillards, Aramark, GAP, amongst others.
  • Inventor on record for several TEKFIT products and processes.
  • Provided support as needed for the company's trim and zipper divisions.
  • Inventor on record for the company's Character Zipper.

Chief Executive Officer

DD Best Apparel
Los Angeles
05.2011 - 05.2015
  • Full-package denim development and short-run production service, catering to high-end denim brands.
  • Set up and managed a product and equipment development center for Talon International's TEKFIT division in 2014. Most notably, I conceived and developed a proprietary pocketing product that was adopted by Uniqlo, which led to my next position.
  • Provided a workplace and product development facility for several local designers.

Chief Operating Officer

Peoples Liberation / WIlliam Rast
Los Angeles
03.2007 - 11.2010
  • Responsible for all supply chain functions, including product development, production, inventory management, and distribution for the company's two brands, William Rast and Peoples Liberation.
  • Worked closely with our global distributors and retail stores, managing inventory and logistics.
  • Inventory management and distribution for the J. Lindeberg brand.
  • Worked closely with our major customers on any product or logistical-related issues.

Director of Operations

Peoples Liberation/ William Rast
Los Angeles
11.2005 - 03.2007
  • Part of a small team that launched both brands.
  • Sourced and managed local production
  • Developed SOPs for all supply chain, and warehouse functions.

Education

Business Management

Los Angeles Pierce College
Woodland Hills, CA
05-1986

Skills

  • Product development
  • Supply chain management
  • Process innovation
  • Client relations
  • Inventory optimization
  • Strategic planning
  • Team leadership
  • Problem solving
  • Contract negotiation
  • Effective communication
  • Time management
  • Workforce planning
  • Conflict resolution
  • Performance analysis
  • Operational efficiency
  • Resource allocation
  • Schedule oversight
  • Capital spending
  • Process improvement
  • Quality assurance
  • Cost control
  • Business management
  • Process improvements
  • Strategic planning and execution
  • Supplier monitoring
  • Customer service management
  • Performance improvement
  • Decision-making
  • Multitasking
  • Budget control
  • Performance management
  • Employee reviews
  • Client account management
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Organizational skills
  • Delegating work
  • Procurement
  • Profit and loss accountability
  • Project management
  • KPI tracking
  • Attention to detail

Affiliations

  • Spending time with my family
  • Surfing
  • Building anything I can around our home

Work Availability

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Timeline

Director of Operations

Talon International
06.2015 - 10.2024

Chief Executive Officer

DD Best Apparel
05.2011 - 05.2015

Chief Operating Officer

Peoples Liberation / WIlliam Rast
03.2007 - 11.2010

Director of Operations

Peoples Liberation/ William Rast
11.2005 - 03.2007

Business Management

Los Angeles Pierce College

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