Hidalit Aranda

Sample Coordinator / Kid’s, Junior’s, Men’s
• Sustained daily communications with Sales Representatives & Merchandising Teams to swiftly execute custom
graphic & apparel designs for national retail stores.
• Worked with Trim and Fabric Departments to source apparel components requested through PLM.
• Helped contractors adhere to deadlines through daily meetings and resolved urgent manufacturing issues.
• Fulfilled licensing submissions for pre-production sample approval to Art & Licensing Departments.
• Provided support to Production Manager by assisting with production strike-offs and licensing approvals.

* Provided business analysis & laid groundwork solutions for domestic outsourcing. * Supported design team in all key aspects of design process - from creation to adoption. * Maintained textile & pattern libraries. * Managed in-house seamstress, patternmaker, & facilitated private order alterations. * Finished garments by hand & assisted with small cuts.

* Maintained daily communication & visitation with in-house sewing operators in addition to domestic & international contractors. * Worked with patternmaker, digital grader, & fabric cutter to ensure accurate print layout. * Negotiated costing with apparel contractors. * Provided pre-production & production tech packs. * Attended fittings, provided fit comments, & supervised pattern corrections. * Checked garment quality & verify approved fit. Buffalo Exchange