LANEAH COLLAZO
Long Beach
Summary
An adaptive Production and Product Developer with 8 years of experience in apparel, denim, furniture, footwear, and accessories industries. Proven track record in overseeing production processes, managing product development cycles, and building strong relationships with domestic and international suppliers. Committed to delivering exceptional products through innovative design, efficient operations, and a focus on customer satisfaction.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandise Lead
Jonathan Louis Int.
08.2021 - Current
- Develop and merchandise a comprehensive range of stationary upholstery and accent furniture products for top retailers and OEMs.
- Create project plans, assign tasks, and manage timelines with cross-functional teams to ensure that product designs meet technical specifications and production requirements.
- Conduct in-depth market research and competitive analysis to identify key trends and inform strategic direction.
- Develop compelling fabric combinations that resonate with the customer demographic, lifestyle trends, and price point.
- Manage the sourcing and procurement of fabric materials and coordinate usage for sampling.
- Mentor and guide new hires, fostering their professional growth and development.
- Anticipate and identify roadblocks and resolve issues that may impact project timelines or quality.
- Conduct prototype reviews to assess the quality and functionality of ongoing projects.
- Lead training workshops with the sales team on fabric knowledge and pairing strategies.
- Lead projects that involve multiple departments, such as PD, marketing, sales, engineering, and production.
- Ensure alignment and collaboration among team members to achieve project goals.
- Create and maintain fabric libraries, technical data sheets, and performance reports.
Senior Production Coordinator
Diff Charitable Eyewear
07.2019 - 07.2021
- Managed all aspects of communication with overseas factories, including cost negotiations, status tracking, testing/licensing compliance, and delay mitigation.
- Operated NetSuite inventory system, including creating and distributing purchase orders, sales orders, UPCs, and SKUs.
- Oversaw logistics and coordination of production shipments with freight forwarders, ensuring timely communication of progress to internal teams.
- Review top of production samples and provide feedback to ensure compliance with production standards.
- Maintained accurate records of production orders, shipments, invoices, and quality reports.
Pre-Production Specialist
New Fashion Products
05.2018 - 03.2019
- Contributed to the development of denim products for a diverse portfolio of brands.
- Worked closely with wash houses to develop sustainable and effective denim washes and treatments.
- Coordinated the development and tracking of all pre-production samples (proto, fit, sales, photo, TOP - Top of Production, etc.).
- Attended fittings and provided feedback on fit and construction to pattern makers.
- Developed and implemented a WIP reporting system to track progress and ensure timely delivery.
- Created and issued techpacks and BOMs for ready to launch products.
- Managed project schedules and cultivated strong cross-functional partnerships for efficient production execution.
Product Development Coordinator
Palos Verdes Footwear
10.2016 - 05.2018
- Assisted with the end-to-end product development process from concept, design, prototyping, sampling, and costing to consumer production.
- Partnered closely with the Design team to understand creative vision and translate it into manufacturable products.
- Reviewed all prototypes and market samples to ensure accurate execution to specifications, fit, and aesthetic and communicated changes with domestic and overseas vendors.
- Managed product lifecycle, including updates, phase-outs, and re-launches.
Education
B.S. Business Management -
Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising
01.2019
A.A. Merchandise Product Development - undefined
Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising
01.2016
Skills
- Team leadership capabilities
- Merchandise planning
- Market research analysis & reporting
- Product lifecycle management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Project & timeline management
- Trend forecasting
- Adaptable and flexible
- Strategic planning
- Problem-solving & resourcefulness
Timeline
Merchandise Lead
Jonathan Louis Int.
08.2021 - Current
Senior Production Coordinator
Diff Charitable Eyewear
07.2019 - 07.2021
Pre-Production Specialist
New Fashion Products
05.2018 - 03.2019
Product Development Coordinator
Palos Verdes Footwear
10.2016 - 05.2018
A.A. Merchandise Product Development - undefined
Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising
B.S. Business Management -
Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising
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