Monique Genovese

• Lead production flow of overseas vendors from planning through warehouse delivery • Partner with internal teams including product development and tech designers • Create and update WIP reports daily for scheduling and tracking • Review fabric and trim submits with design to provide feedback to suppliers • Plan fit sample timetable from gathering sample materials through receipt from factory for fitting • Manage and update data within company system including style information and purchase orders

• Led communications with domestic and overseas factories for production and delivery expectations • Controlled inventory of raw materials for domestic production including ordering beading, fabric and trims • Collaborated with the design team to develop ideas for new collections • Oversaw costing process from preliminary concept through final sample • Attended production fittings and correspond with factory for approval information

- Previously Production Associate (Sept 2015 - Jan 2018)

• Works directly with Senior Designer with designing and illustrating collections for upcoming Bridal seasons • Manages correspondence with factories in New York and China regarding samples and production • Manages inventory of all materials including beading, fabric and trims required for production • Deals directly with the factory to maintain on time-delivery and ensure efficiency during production • Oversees quality assurance of gowns and beadwork being sent out to stores and factories • Assists Designer and Patternmaker with tasks in the workroom • Works on a variety of office projects and daily tasks, including answering emails, phone calls, and daily trips to the factory • Coordinates and organizes showroom during Market including model castings/fittings, set up, and backstage prep

Illustrated sketches in conjunction with the Creative Director that were edited and refined for use in production.

• Assisted with quality assurance and beadwork. Detail beadwork included cutting beads and sending to the appropriate factory. • Worked on a variety of office projects, including trips to the factory.

• Worked on a variety of office projects and daily tasks including mailing, tending to social media and phone calls, working closely with two other individuals to ensure efficiency. • Assisted within the office and showroom. • Traveled to various businesses to get items for meetings and events. • Organized the showroom for various events and meetings.

• Supervised the workroom and assisted faculty and students to ensure proper use of the technology. • Managed a room ranging from 2-25 individuals, keeping order and maximizing productivity.

Graduated with an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Fashion Design May 2012 Studied Abroad in Florence, Italy in Spring 2012