Meredith Peterson

• Working with designers and vendors to hit aggressive GP% growth seasonally. • Sourcing new fabrics and trims as well as tracked development of artwork and lab dips. • Tracking prototypes and salesmen’s samples to ensure on time development and delivery. • Creating and updating tech packs of swimwear and apparel. • Assisting in fittings of prototypes and communicating changes to vendors. • Managing product life cycle in PLM and ERP systems. • Working with factories overseas and domestically to ensure on time delivery of production goods to the warehouse.

• Created and managed the design and development budget yearly. • Worked with the designer and vendors to hit aggressive GP% growth seasonally. • Created and managed the production cash flow for CFO. • Hired, trained and managed the development assistant and oversaw their assignments. • Created and managed the design and development calendar as well as the production calendar. • Sourced new fabrics and trims as well as tracked development of artwork and lab dips. • Worked with sales and merchandising to create seasonal buy plans. • Submitted and managed production purchase orders with domestic and overseas vendors to ensure they were on time and all goods were up to company quality and standards.

• Communicated with trim and fabric vendors to develop materials for swimwear and apparel domestically and overseas. • Worked with designers to develop product that met company margins while maintaining quality. • Tracked prototypes and salesmen’s samples to ensure on time development and delivery. • Created and update tech packs of swimwear and apparel. • Assisted in fittings of prototypes and communicating changes to vendors. • Managed all product information in Full Circle. • Worked with factories overseas and domestically to ensure on time delivery of production goods to the warehouse.

• Worked with customers to help them improve their professional and personal wardrobe. • Reported on and tracked consumer purchases and trends through Salesforce CRM. • Held myself accountable to hit and exceed sales goals. • Worked with premium and luxury brands and conveyed story to customers. • Being creative and proactive to find new clients and drive business.

• Selected a seasonal assortment of women’s apparel, swimwear and accessories for a large action sports/lifestyle store. • Worked within a budget and planned for four seasons yearly. • Analyzed weekly, monthly and quarterly sales reports to adjust buys accordingly through PO’s. • Developed sales, inventory & markdown goals for segment and managed the open to buy budget. • Studied the market for trends and new vendors to drive profitability. • Managed inventory and worked with vendors on returns and markdowns. • Managed marketing campaigns, displays and social media for women’s business.

• Updated CADS and tech packs from design changes. • Synched Full Circle product information and tech pack information. • Updated buy plans through excel worksheets and communicated with vendors overseas. • Updated catalog changes through Adobe Illustrator. • Tracked Swim samples and organized line for buyer appointments. • Created color cards from Pantone swatches and fabrics. • Assisted on catalog and marketing photo shoots.

• Showcased my senior collection in the annual spring fashion show. • Classes in sketching and Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. • Knowledge of textiles and working with raw materials. • Created patterns and draping garments on body form. • Created my own line of women’s clutches and sold to retail store. • Created and presented Power Point presentations. • Senior level classes with exceptional level of time management and sewing skills expected.