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

Background across product development, sourcing, compliance, manufacturing, and operational execution has shaped a multidisciplinary understanding of the apparel and consumer products industry. The history reflects years of cross-functional collaboration supporting brands, factories, product execution, and global manufacturing partnerships.

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 Manager | Apparel & Accessories
Renton, WA | 2019–2025

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 production.

Product Development & Production Management
Factory Relations & Global Manufacturing
WIP Tracking & Production Reporting
Compliance, Testing & Packaging Coordination
Quality Assurance & Corrective Action Management
Product Auditing & Process Improvement
Cross-Functional Calendar & Operational Planning

USA · China · Pakistan · Bangladesh

FILSON

Development Manager | Product Development & Vendor Collaboration
Seattle, WA | 2015–2019

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 calendar execution, material development, and factory coordination across global supply chains.

Product Development Leadership
Trim Sourcing & Development
Costing & Margin Management
Vendor & Supplier Relations
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Calendar & Production Planning
Factory Engagement & Product Execution

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

DAKINE

Director of Development / Product Developer
2012–2015

Led product development and cross-functional execution across technical snow and ski outerwear, midlayers, baselayer, and mountain bike categories. Supported seasonal product initiatives through vendor collaboration, sourcing strategy, costing, material development, and factory engagement while partnering closely with design, merchandising, production, and technical teams.

Product Development Leadership
Work-in-Progress Tracking & Reporting
Product Costing & Margin Management
Fabric & Trim Sourcing
Vendor & Supplier Relations
Factory Engagement & Construction Oversight
Calendar Management & Product Execution
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Process Improvement & Operational Alignment

China · Taiwan · Bangladesh · Hong Kong

PUTNAM ACCESSORY GROUP

Product Developer | Accessories Development & Compliance
2011–2012

Supported product development and production coordination across licensed and private label accessory programs for brands including Disney, Spencer’s, Tilly’s, and Boeing. Partnered with overseas vendors and factories to manage development timelines, costing, material approvals, compliance requirements, and production execution from prototype through final approval.

Product Development & Process Management
Costing & Margin Coordination
Fabric & Material Development
Factory Relations & Production Support
Regulatory & Product Compliance
Prototype & Pre-Production Review
Packaging & Trim Coordination

China

WINSTON RETAIL SOLUTIONS

Senior Merchandiser | Retail Merchandising & Brand Representation
2010–2011

Supported retail merchandising initiatives for Nike product assortments through store installations, space planning, visual execution, and brand presentation. Collaborated with retail teams to optimize product placement, support merchandising standards, and maintain consistent in-store brand alignment across multiple locations.

Retail Merchandising & Space Planning
Brand Presentation & Visual Execution
Project Reporting & Coordination
Store Installation Support
Client & Retail Team Collaboration
Domestic Travel & Field Operations

VOLER CYCLING APPAREL

Production Graphic Artist | Creative Development & Production Support
2009–2010

Supported custom cycling apparel programs through graphic development, preproduction coordination, and print-ready artwork execution. Collaborated with internal teams and clients to align creative direction with production requirements while supporting sublimation printing, sample management, and manufacturing accuracy throughout development stages.

Graphic & Creative Development
Preproduction & Sample Coordination
Sublimation Print Production
Client Collaboration & Artwork Management
Production File Preparation
Custom Team Apparel Programs

USA Production

OAKLEY

Product Developer | Technical Outerwear Development
2008–2009

Supported technical product development across men’s and women’s snow, ski, and mountain bike categories. Coordinated prototype development, material approvals, fit evaluation, testing, and vendor communication throughout the development process while supporting overseas manufacturing timelines and product execution.

Product Development Management
Costing & Material Coordination
Construction & Fit Evaluation
Testing & Material Review
Prototype & Sample Management
Vendor Communication & Production Support

China · Bangladesh