STEVEN KOVAC
Montreal,Québec
Summary
Seeking an Executive position in Materials Management, with an established, dynamic company in the Apparel or Textile Industry
I have an extensive background in Textile design, development and production. I have worked with fabric suppliers internationally and established 3rd party quality assurance procedures to insure that purchased product is up to the standards that are expected. I am a people person and engage those that I work with to be the best.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Experienced Materials Director
KOVAC IND
01.2000 - 10.2013
- Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Implemented on site fabric inspection
- Created fabric and trim testing and evaluation lab on site
- Increased early warnings for potential crisis thereby reducing error
- Reduced order cancellations by 20%
Owner and Executive Consultant
LIAISON STRATEGY
01.2013
- Residential Property Managers
- Services includes: leasing, property administration, rent collection, renovation, city subsidies, filing and representation at Tribunal, consulting, quality assurance and project management
- Clients size range between ownership of 26-60 doors in variety of properties.
- We offer personal service
- Achieved zero vacancy rate after 1 year
- Increased revenue by 40% after 3 years
- Improved tenant satisfaction and rent collection
Education
Certificate in Project Management - Project Management
McGill University
Montreal, QC08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Textile Technology
Jefferson University
Philadelphia01.1980
Skills
- Expert knowledge of import trade procedures
- Established strong relationships with fabric and trim suppliers
- Excellent understanding of customer compliance requirements for Canada and USA
- Excellent time management skills
- Outstanding communication and negotiation skills
- Highly skilled team leader
- Able to recognize system weaknesses and implement new workflow procedures
- Hiring and training of new personnel
- Experienced Director of R&D Programs
- Materials Procurement
- Materials Routing
- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Windows 360, Pattern Assisted Design CAD/CAM, Pages, Numbers, Google Docs,
Family, Tennis, Golf, Skiing, Running, Pickleball, Travel and Reading
I have been married for over 30 years and have 3 wonderful independent adult sons that I am very proud of. I am a sports and health aficionado. I like to eat healthy and stay healthy. I love to travel and explore new parts of the world. I take my work very seriously as I am responsible for all my deliverables and with me the "buck stops here". I expect the best of my self in all that I endeavor. I love to be challenged and find solutions.
Timeline
Owner and Executive Consultant
LIAISON STRATEGY
01.2013
Experienced Materials Director
KOVAC IND
01.2000 - 10.2013
Certificate in Project Management - Project Management
McGill University
Bachelor of Science - Textile Technology
Jefferson University
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