Shanna Jones Professional Resume
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Shanna Jones Professional Resume

SHANNA JONES
1058A Dekalb Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11221
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EDUCATION
Massachusetts College of Art and Design Boston, MA
Bachelor of Fine Arts 2007 Specialization: Fashion Design

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Dynamic ability to adjust quickly to new environments and takes initiative. Has no problem learning new programs; adept learner
Very comfortable in dealing with factories and manufacturers and has excellent skills in negotiations with vendors.
Has received acclaim for being a perceptive designer with an eye for trends. Utilizes understanding of advanced garment construction and pattern drafting to both design and production.


WORK EXPERIENCE

Opening Ceremony- New York, NY 2015-2018
Domestic Production Manager+Import and Domestic Development Manager- Woven/Accessories/C+S Knitwear
-Daily communication with overseas factories (Domestic/China/Portugal)
-Approve, Develop, Order trim/L/D/Print/Fabric submits for bulk
-Created trim sheets/design detail sheets (Using Backbone PLM/Excel)
-Manage weekly WIP report to closely follow timeline for each style
-Issue PO’s, cost sheets, and allocated units for delivery locations (Using BLUE CHERRY)
-Negotiated costing/delivery with factories for both sampling and production
-Met with design team frequently to relay notes for sampling and deadlines
-Worked closely with Director, VP and Merch teams regarding costing

Diane Von Furstenberg- New York, NY 2013-2015
Import Production Coordinator- Woven/Embellishment
-Daily communication with overseas factories (Korea/China/HK)
-Approve trim/L/D/Print/Fabric submits for bulk
-Work with technical design team for all fit stages (from proto-TOP)
-Work closely with production development team in order to create trim sheets/design detail sheets (Using BLUE CHERRY)
-Manage weekly WIP report to closely follow timeline for each style
-Issue PO’s, update costing, and allocate units for delivery locations (Using BLUE CHERRY)

The Sourcing Hub- New York, NY 2013
Import Production Coordinator-Wovens/Leather/Embellishment
-Communicated with factories overseas (China)
-Followed sample/fabric/trim production and production of bulk
-Negotiated pricing and costing with buyers
-Maintained WIP chart for each buyer
-Researched and Sourced new factories
-Met with potential new buyers to bring in new business
-Created standard requirement manuals for each buyer
-Reviewed samples with tech teams

Haute Hippie- New York, NY 2010-2012
Domestic Production Coordinator-Cut & Sew Knitwear/Leather/Woven/Embellishment
-Coordinated domestic bulk production (both woven and cut & sew knitwear) and had daily communications with domestic factories
-Worked closely with the technical design team through all fit stages; PPS-TOP
-Followed and documented fabric inventory
-Supervised all cutting rooms
-Coordinated all accessories production (Leather goods, jewelry)
-Costing for accessories
-Purchased and tracked trimmings and fabric for bulk domestic production
-Sourced new trims and fabric
-Issued all domestic Purchase orders using SIMPAREL
-Maintained all factory WIPS and coordinated with logistics

SD Eagle Apparel Co. - New York, NY 2010
Technical Designer/Import Production Coordinator/Agent-Cut & Sew Knitwear/Denim
-Created tech packs and specs using Illustrator and Photoshop
-Assisted the Production Manager with all aspects of production
-Acted as liasion between NY companies and factories overseas (China)
-Followed sample production and production of bulk
-Communicated with designers and buyers daily
-Created charts to follow production (WIP chart etc.)


SKILLS – Full knowledge of BACKBONE PLM, BLUE CHERRY, BLUE CHERRY INFINITY, SIMPAREL, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, BMS, Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint.