Emily Wolke

Managed multiple high-priority client accounts (Torrid, Walmart, Target, TJMaxx), acted as primary client contact, and drove cross-functional execution of product changes, approvals, and trend-driven collection direction.

Maintained style details and BOMs in Centric PLM, approved lab dips and strike-offs, collaborated on tech packs in Illustrator, and supported fittings and buy meetings to ensure timely collection delivery.

Managed vendor communication and full sample lifecycle, negotiated vendor pricing to meet budgets, and maintained accurate BOMs, tech packs, PLM entries, and compliance documentation.

Oversaw product lifecycle from pre-production to final production, created accurate tech packs with design and tech teams, and coordinated samples with factories in China, Guatemala, and Mexico to meet deadlines.

Managed shipments, store supplies, and inventory organization for high-volume luxury retail and facilitated efficient store-to-store transfers to maintain product availability.

Coordinated client sample requests and purchase orders, maintained factory communications for approvals and fulfillment, and translated client needs into production-ready requests to ensure on-time delivery.

Supported brand partnerships and e-commerce initiatives through coordination of partnership activities and campaign support across teams.

Provided production support including sample prep and coordination to meet project timelines for short-term engagements.

Supported buying functions through merchandising assistance and inventory planning for seasonal assortments during a temporary engagement.

Coordinated product development tasks including tech packs, sample tracking, and cross-team communication for short-term collection support.

Supported New York Fashion Week event coordination and backstage dressing for multiple designers, ensuring smooth backstage operations across shows.

Activities and societies: Internship at Rebecca Minkoff; backstage dresser for New York Fashion Week shows (2013/2014).

Completed a Bachelor of Arts degree with focus in Fashion Marketing & Management from 2011 to 2014.