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Amanda Annunziato

@amandaannunziato

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Senior-level apparel production manager with a record of success.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters collaboration, innovation, and growth in the fashion industry.

I am a senior-level apparel production manager with a proven track record of accelerating development and production processes for top brands. My journey began with a fashion internship, and I quickly advanced through five production roles, showcasing my ability to adapt and thrive in dynamic environments. I have extensive experience in product lifecycle management (PLM) and have successfully collaborated with cross-functional teams, including design, product development, marketing, sales, and manufacturing.

At Faherty Brand, I managed complex multi-country apparel product development and sourcing processes, overseeing a $75,000 collection. My negotiation skills led to a 20% reduction in manufacturing costs, while my proactive problem-solving approach significantly accelerated delivery times. I have also held key roles at The S Group and Tahari, where I honed my expertise in PLM, production management, and compliance with industry standards.

My strengths lie in garment costing, production planning, and effective communication, which have enabled me to resolve complex production issues and enhance operational efficiency. I am passionate about driving results and fostering collaboration across teams to achieve common goals in the fast-paced fashion industry.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Production Manager

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Faherty Brand

Jan 2021 - Jan 2025 (4 years)

Managed complex multi-country apparel product development and sourcing for a $75,000 collection. Oversaw relationships with overseas suppliers, reduced manufacturing costs by 20%, and accelerated delivery timelines to meet aggressive deadlines.

Product Development Sourcing Production Management Supply Chain Management Problem Solving Quality Assurance

Production Manager

FAHERTY BRAND

Feb 2021 - Jan 2025 (3 years 11 months)

Managed complex multi-country apparel product development and sourcing for a $75,000 collection. Oversaw relationships with overseas suppliers, negotiated manufacturing costs, and accelerated delivery timelines. Recognized for resolving persistent factory-level issues across multiple regions.

Product Development Sourcing Supply Chain Management Problem Solving Quality Assurance Communication

Retail Manager

Adorn

Jan 2020 - Jan 2021 (1 year)

Managed retail operations for a mini chain, focusing on customer service excellence and product knowledge. Analyzed sales data to set goals and improved customer satisfaction through effective inventory management.

retail management Sales Analysis Customer Service Inventory Management Goal Setting Product Knowledge Customer Relationship Management

Project Manager – Product Development & Production

The S Group

Jan 2020 - Jan 2021 (1 year)

Oversaw apparel design and production processes for a global D2C apparel provider. Developed time action calendars and improved compliance with industry standards, while resolving complex production and shipping issues.

Project Management Product Development Compliance Risk Management Production Scheduling Team Collaboration Client Communication Quality Control

Project Manager

THE S GROUP

Jan 2020 - Jan 2021 (1 year)

Oversaw apparel design and production for a global D2C provider. Developed time action calendars for multiple accounts, improved compliance standards, and resolved complex production issues to ensure timely delivery.

Project Management Risk Management Communication Resource Allocation Quality Control

Retail Manager

ADORN

May 2019 - Jan 2020 (8 months)

Managed retail operations for a mini chain, focusing on sales data analysis and team retraining to enhance customer service and product knowledge. Improved customer satisfaction through strategic inventory management and visual merchandising.

retail management Sales Analysis Customer Service Inventory Management Product Knowledge Goal Setting Customer Relationship Management Data Driven Decision Making

Assistant Manager – Inventory & Visual Merchandising

NOX

Jan 2018 - Jan 2019 (11 months)

Provided design and merchandising support for a high-end boutique, enhancing inventory management and visual merchandising to increase sales and reduce loss.

Inventory Management Sales Strategy Loss Prevention Product Education Customer Engagement

Assistant Manager

NOX

Jan 2018 - Jan 2019 (11 months)

Provided design and merchandising support for a high-end boutique, enhancing product education and visual merchandising. Improved inventory management processes, leading to increased sales and reduced loss.

Inventory Management Product Education Sales Strategy Loss Prevention Customer Engagement Merchandise

Associate Production Manager – Woven Division

Tahari

Jan 2017 - Jan 2018 (1 year)

Managed production timelines and resolved critical issues in the woven division, negotiating with factories to meet tight schedules and quality standards.

Production Management Time Action Calendar Quality Assurance Problem Solving Factory Relations Production Scheduling Supply Chain Management

Associate Production Manager

TAHARI

Jan 2017 - Jan 2018 (1 year)

Managed production timelines and factory relationships for woven products. Resolved critical production issues and negotiated timelines and costs with factories to meet company needs.

Production Management Time Action Calendar Problem Solving Factory Relations Quality Control Woven Products Production Scheduling Communication Team Collaboration

Associate Production Manager – Wovens

John Varvatos Enterprises, Inc.

Jan 2016 - Jan 2017 (1 year)

Managed production schedules for flagship menswear lines, ensuring timely fit approvals and resolving production issues to meet deliverables.

Production Scheduling Fit Approval Cost Management Team Collaboration Quality Control Time Management

Associate Production Manager

JOHN VARVATOS ENTERPRISES, INC.

Jan 2016 - Jan 2017 (1 year)

Managed production schedules for flagship menswear lines, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards. Recognized for resolving production issues and renegotiating costs to meet pricing targets.