I N D U S T R Y E X P E R I E N C E

Years of cross-functional experience across product development, sourcing, production, and global manufacturing have created a comprehensive understanding of the apparel and consumer products industry, bridging the gap between brands and factory partners.

EXPERTISE

Product Development

Global Sourcing

Manufacturing Partnerships

Product Compliance

Product Testing

Quality Assurance

Vendor & Factory Relations

Production Management

Product Execution

Cross-Functional Leadership

INDUSTRY

SPECIALIZATION

Technical Performance Products

Outdoor Apparel

Accessories & Headwear

Bags & Softgoods

Private Label & Licensed Programs

Retail & Wholesale Brands

PRODUCT

COMPLIANCE

Children's & Youth Regulations

ASTM / AATCC Standards

PFAS Packaging & Textiles

BPS Packaging

TPCH / TSCA Compliance

Prop 65 & Chemical Compliance

Cotton Compliance

Chain of Custody & Traceability

Care & Content Labeling

Regulatory Labeling

Durability & Construction Testing

Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising

CGRBR GLOBAL SOURCING & CONSULTING LLC.

Owner | Sourcing & Manufacturing Consulting

Supports product development, sourcing, compliance, and manufacturing partnerships across apparel, accessories, and consumer products. Focused on aligning brands with global factories, mills, and suppliers while guiding development, production execution, and operational coordination throughout the product lifecycle.

Product Development & Production

Global Sourcing & Factory Partnerships

Cost Analysis & Margin Optimization

Compliance & Product Testing

Production Planning & Execution

Vendor & Cross-Functional Coordination

GREENSOURCE BRAND APPAREL

Production Management

Supported private label development and production programs across Walmart and Sam’s Club categories including outerwear, fishing, hunting, fleece, accessories, and toys. Managed cross-functional coordination between factories, mills, testing laboratories, packaging suppliers, and internal teams to support compliant product execution and on-time delivery.

Product Development & Production Management

Licensed Products
Factory Relations & Global Manufacturing
Compliance, Testing & Packaging Coordination
Quality Assurance & Corrective Action Management
Production Planning & Process Improvement

USA · China · Pakistan · Bangladesh

FILSON

Product Development | Sourcing | Vendor Partnerships

Supported product development and sourcing initiatives across men’s and women’s outerwear, midlayers, fishing, and hunting categories. Partnered with design, technical development, vendors, and mills to guide products from concept through production while supporting global supply chain execution.

Product Development Leadership
Material & Trim Development
Costing & Margin Management
Vendor & Supplier Partnerships
Factory Engagement & Product Execution

USA · China · Canada · Puerto Rico · Sri Lanka · Bangladesh

DAKINE

Technical Product Development | Outdoor Apparel | Global Manufacturing

Led product development and cross-functional execution across technical outerwear and apparel categories. Partnered with factories, mills, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to support product innovation, material development, costing, commercialization, and production execution.

Product Development & Commercialization
Technical Outerwear & Equipment Expertise
Material, Fabric & Trim Development
Factory Partnerships & Vendor Management
Costing & Production Strategy
Construction & Quality Improvement
Cross-Functional Global Execution

China · Taiwan · Bangladesh · Hong Kong

PUTNAM ACCESSORY GROUP

Licensed Products | Accessories Development | Compliance Execution

Supported development and global manufacturing programs across licensed and private label accessory categories for major consumer brands. Partnered with overseas factories, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to manage product execution from concept through production while supporting costing, materials, compliance, and quality requirements.

Licensed Product Development
Accessory & Consumer Product Expertise
Factory Partnerships & Vendor Coordination
Material, Trim & Packaging Development
Costing & Production Alignment
Compliance & Product Testing
Quality Review & Production Approval

China

WINSTON RETAIL SOLUTIONS

Brand Execution | Retail Strategy | Consumer Experience

Supported retail execution and brand representation initiatives for premium consumer products, bridging the connection between brand strategy and the retail environment. Partnered with field teams and retail partners to support product presentation, merchandising standards, seasonal initiatives, and consistent brand execution across multiple locations.

Brand Representation & Retail Execution
Consumer Product Presentation
Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
Retail Operations & Field Support
Project Coordination & Implementation
Brand Standards & Quality Alignment

VOLER CYCLING APPAREL

Performance Apparel | Product Creation | Domestic Manufacturing

Supported performance cycling apparel programs through product development, production coordination, and manufacturing execution. Partnered across creative, development, and production teams to align design intent with technical requirements while supporting customization, sublimation printing, sampling, and production accuracy.

Performance Apparel Development
Technical Product Execution
Sublimation & Print Production
Sample Development & Production Support
Customization & Artwork Management
Manufacturing Process Coordination
Quality & Product Accuracy Review

USA Production

OAKLEY

Technical Outerwear | Product Development | Performance Manufacturing

Supported technical apparel development across men’s and women’s snow, ski, and mountain bike categories. Partnered with design, development, factories, and material suppliers to support product execution from concept through production, focusing on construction, performance, quality, and manufacturing alignment.

Technical Outerwear Development
Performance Product Execution
Material & Component Coordination
Construction & Fit Evaluation
Testing & Quality Review
Factory Communication & Production Support
Development Calendar Management

China · Bangladesh