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Excellence in Operations Leadership and Business Management  Management professional with experience in the development, growth, and leadership of personnel. Known for continual commitment to resourceful cost-cutting and productivity improvement.

Directed all aspects of Operations for New Era Cap Action Sports Business Unit, including product development, production and logistics.  Partnered with designers to maintain design intent and provide technical advice/construction solutions.  Led production communication overseas, traveling abroad as needed.  Identified best costing options/solutions.  Joining with Corporate Headquarter Compliance Team to operate Social and Vendor Compliance programs with overseas suppliers

Operations Manager

Managed a team of three that handled production of men and ladies sportswear for Action Sports market.  Products including motor cycle jacket, ski wear, board shorts and accessories.  Conducted global market sourcing by researching cost, quantity, and quality in the Asia, Middle East, and European opportunities to negotiate and obtain competitive vendor contracts that delivered maximum bottom-line impact.  Established vendor matrix, adhered to production schedules, and closely monitored fit, color approval, quality control, government regulatory issues, re-orders, and changes in orders.

Sourcing and Production Manager

Being hired and relocated to New York City from Hong Kong to lead a team of five Product Coordinators and Design Support Associates for the company’s newly established jeans wears department.  Travel internationally to train company offices on standard procedures, and convey company-wide changes made to the development process.  Standardize style packages to ensure consistent information and formats for vendor comprehension.  Ensure constant communication by tracking sales samples and vendor WIP reports; facilitate weekly meeting to ensure development stays on schedule per the design calendar.  Provide innovative training programs held at off-site facilities including educational demonstrations in washing, dyeing, finishing, and embroidery.

Becky Reuther: in Orange, CA

Becky Reuther

New Era Cap

3D Industries

Newport News

OTTO International Ltd / Eddie Bauer Int'l HK Ltd

Cactus Garment Co., Ltd

Social Accountability International

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University