Production manager with 20+ years of experience running full-cycle production and product development for technical triathlon and activewear brands. Manages 500–1,000 SKUs per cycle across styles, colorways, and sizes while partnering with domestic and overseas vendors to meet quality and delivery standards. Hands-on in tech packs, garment fitting, sublimation printing, and sourcing performance fabric, supported by strong WIP tracking, production calendars, and inventory systems (including Shopify integration). Focused on catching fit/construction/print issues early, maintaining healthy margins through smart cost-performance tradeoffs, and building vendor relationships that scale reliably.

Production manager with 20+ years of experience running full-cycle production and product development for technical triathlon and activewear brands. Manages 500–1,000 SKUs per cycle across styles, colorways, and sizes while partnering with domestic and overseas vendors to meet quality and delivery standards. Hands-on in tech packs, garment fitting, sublimation printing, and sourcing performance fabric, supported by strong WIP tracking, production calendars, and inventory systems (including Shopify integration). Focused on catching fit/construction/print issues early, maintaining healthy margins through smart cost-performance tradeoffs, and building vendor relationships that scale reliably.

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Production manager with 20+ years of experience running full-cycle production and product development for technical triathlon and activewear brands. Manages 500–1,000 SKUs per cycle across styles, colorways, and sizes while partnering with domestic and overseas vendors to meet quality and delivery standards.

Hands-on in tech packs, garment fitting, sublimation printing, and sourcing performance fabric, supported by strong WIP tracking, production calendars, and inventory systems (including Shopify integration). Focused on catching fit/construction/print issues early, maintaining healthy margins through smart cost-performance tradeoffs, and building vendor relationships that scale reliably.

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Work Experience

Production Manager at DeSoto Clothing Company Inc.
August 1, 2005 - December 1, 2025
Ran full-cycle production and product development for DeSoto’s technical triathlon and activewear lines from initial concept through pre-production samples, fit/design feedback, tech pack creation, production scheduling, WIP tracking, and finished shipped product. Managed 500–1,000 SKUs per season across multiple styles, colorways, and sizes. Built production calendars and WIP workflows to keep lines on schedule, coordinating domestic and international factories across time zones with aligned quality checkpoints. Owned garment fit sessions and incorporated feedback into construction changes supporting stretch/compression durability. Wrote detailed tech packs (graded measurements, construction methods, trims, and finishing requirements) so vendors could work from accurate references. Managed sublimation printing process end-to-end (art placement, color calibration, client sign-off) to ensure print accuracy and consistent color performance. Diagnosed recurring issues in fit, const
Quality Technician at Ashworth Inc.
June 1, 2002 - September 30, 2002
Reviewed garment fit details and pre-production samples and provided technical feedback to confirm garments met construction and quality specifications prior to bulk production. Worked directly with overseas vendors on quality issues and supported fit sessions with designers and QA managers to identify fit and construction concerns early.
Assistant Merchandiser Intern at Ashworth Inc.
February 1, 2002 - May 31, 2002
Managed approvals for tech packs, lab dips, fabrics, and trims, and coordinated line reviews and production schedules across the merchandising calendar. Tracked shipments and participated in WIP meetings to keep the merchandising team updated on production status ahead of key milestones.
Senior Merchandiser at Texport Fashions
October 1, 1998 - September 30, 1999
Managed sampling and tracked trims, accessories, and fabric from sampling through final product. Owned pre-production approvals and conducted quality checks spanning the production lifecycle.

Education

Digital Pattern making (3D) at CO3D Digital Pattern making, San Diego
May 1, 2026 - August 11, 2026
Product Life cycle Management (PLM) certification at Great Learning Academy (Online)
February 1, 2026 - August 11, 2026
Post Graduate Diploma in Garment Manufacturing Technology at Northern India Institute of Fashion Technology
January 1, 1998 - August 11, 2026
B.Sc., Home Science at Institute of Home Science
January 1, 1995 - August 11, 2026

Qualifications

Product Life cycle Management (PLM) certification
February 1, 2026 - August 11, 2026
3D Digital Pattern making (CO3D) continuing education
May 1, 2026 - August 11, 2026

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Retail, Consumer Goods