lynda ha

Manage product development and assist in design for all categories including hats, handbags, scarves, shoes, knits, and hair accessories.

* Re-established new course curriculum, working directly with President and Vice-Principal * Educated students on all levels of English Conversation, Writing, American Literature, and * other electives, including Journalism * Led weekly staff meetings to delegate roles and improve existing processes * Edited, translated, and proofread all administrative documents * Provided educational guidance and career planning for students * Mentored students one on one to enhance their leadership skills

Managed all trim and hardware development for Heritage sportswear brands: Izod, Izod Golf, Van Heusen, and G.H. Bass. - Drove new strategy initiatives and processes, contributing in overseas management and calendar rebuilding.

* Oversee product development and production process at three factories for handbags and * small leather goods, from initial design concept through bulk production. * Identify viable mills and suppliers to source and ensure all raw materials meet cost * parameter guidelines * Monitor and track hardware development directly with supplier ; * Review design tech packs with team, examining design details, material costs and target * retails to ensure reaching margin goal for all stages * Review and participate in costing negotiation and engineering with cross-functional teams ; * Communicate and coordinate with overseas counterparts on daily basis for all sample * stages to production, delivery, and material issues * Create, track, and manage production orders, ensuring factories and tanneries achieve ontime delivery and on-target production schedule ; * Manage customer service communication and consult on material issues

* Managed hardware and trim sourcing and development for Kate & Jack Spade. Specialized in novelty hardware clutches, strong focus on technical and cost engineering for handbags and small leather goods through bulk production. * Drove new cost and development initiatives of trim and marketing collateral for company wide savings. * Implemented process and strategy for Raw Materials-Hardware team.

Activities and Societies: Tennis Club Team, Rutgers University Television Network