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Wendy Lacambra

Wendy Lacambra

Eastvale,California

Summary

Dynamic leader with extensive experience in fast-paced environments, excelling in process optimization and cross-functional collaboration. Proven track record in managing high-performing teams, enhancing operational efficiency, and ensuring on-time product delivery. Bilingual and highly organized, adept at fostering accountability while implementing strategic improvements that drive results.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Director Technical Design and Product Development

TORRID
West Covina, California
07.2012 - 05.2015
  • Led the interviewing, hiring, and training processes for departmental personnel, managing a team of 15 individuals.
  • Developed, managed, and optimized departmental processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Managed staff and workload requirements to ensure that departmental needs aligned with calendar deadlines.
  • Supervised production calendars to guarantee on-time deliveries of products.
  • Maintained close collaboration and daily communication with overseas vendors, cross-functional teams, and management to ensure adherence to calendar deadlines.
  • Traveled extensively to international production factories to oversee the startup of new styles.
  • Reviewed and revised production processes as necessary to guarantee the successful delivery of high-quality products on time.
  • Developed and implemented operational processes to improve department performance and efficiency.
  • Managed recruitment and training programs to build a skilled workforce.
  • Fostered a culture of collaboration and accountability among team members through mentorship.
  • Mentored junior staff in the organization's business processes, customer service standards, and quality assurance protocols.
  • Created detailed reports on project progress for senior management review.

Senior Manager Technical Design

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH
Columbus, Ohio
06.2006 - 06.2012
  • Oversaw talent acquisition, training, and development programs to build high-performing teams.
  • Managed staff and workload requirements to ensure that departmental needs aligned with calendar deadlines.
  • Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
  • Supervised production calendars to guarantee on-time deliveries of products.
  • Maintained close collaboration and daily communication with overseas vendors, cross-functional teams, and management to ensure adherence to calendar deadlines.
  • Traveled extensively to international production factories to oversee the startup of new products.
  • Reviewed and revised production processes as necessary to guarantee the successful delivery of high-quality products, on time.
  • Developed and implemented operational processes to improve department performance and efficiency.
  • Fostered a culture of collaboration and accountability among team members through mentorship.
  • Mentored junior staff in the organization's business processes, customer service standards, and quality assurance protocols.
  • Created detailed reports on project progress for senior management review.
  • Implemented process improvements to increase operational efficiency and reduce costs.
  • Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
  • Organized team activities to build camaraderie and foster pleasant workplace culture.

Industrial Engineer

VF INTIMATES, LP
Alpharetta, Georgia
12.1998 - 06.2006
  • Conducted thorough reviews and optimizations of processes, including analyzing patterns, construction, sewing operations, quality requirements, and sewing methods, before styles entered production factories for mass production.
  • Traveled extensively to international production factories to oversee the startup of new styles, ensuring successful product delivery to customers.
  • Verified pattern yields, sewing sequences, garment construction, and compliance with Engineering Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) prior to bulk production.
  • Established production line layouts designed to maximize efficiency and optimize workflow.
  • Analyzed sewing and production methods to enhance quality and improve overall efficiency.

Industrial Engineer

SAVANE INTERNATIONAL CORP.
San José, Costa Rica
05.1996 - 12.1998
  • Analyzed production processes to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements.
  • Developed workflow designs to optimize material handling and reduce waste.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement process improvement initiatives.
  • Conducted time studies to evaluate labor requirements and enhance productivity.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering

Universidad Autonoma De Centro America
Costa Rica
06-1998

Skills

  • Calendar management
  • Document preparation
  • Process optimization
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Project coordination
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Effective communication
  • Data entry documentation
  • Records management
  • Budget tracking
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Strong problem solver
  • Excel spreadsheets
  • Workflow planning
  • Highly organized
  • Bilingual (Fluent English and Spanish)

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Director Technical Design and Product Development

TORRID
07.2012 - 05.2015

Senior Manager Technical Design

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH
06.2006 - 06.2012

Industrial Engineer

VF INTIMATES, LP
12.1998 - 06.2006

Industrial Engineer

SAVANE INTERNATIONAL CORP.
05.1996 - 12.1998

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering

Universidad Autonoma De Centro America

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