Laura Kincaid

• Created and monitored sales & growth strategy, adjusted as needed
• Negotiated contracts with clients, vendors, and factories
• Sourced fabrics & materials (domestic & overseas)
• Developed & implemented new processes
• Oversaw product development, production, and delivery
• Vetted and on-boarded factories
• Managed budget & created monthly expense reports

Launched a new Missy tops division & scaled to 4 private label accounts within 6 months
• Planned and executed in-house sample production for 100-150 styles per month
• Managed sample cutters and sewers
• Assisted with fittings
• Translated trend & market research into new styles for the line
• Presented & reviewed line with sales team
• CAD flat sketching, recolor artwork/prints and assortment planning for buyers
• Initial tech pack creation

• Facilitate communication between design and product development for 150-200 styles per month
• Manage sample cutters and sewers
• Assist with fittings
• Perform trend & market research
• Present at market and buyer meetings
• CAD flat sketching, recolored artwork/prints and assortment planning for buyers
• Source & develop fabric & trims (local and overseas)
• Maintain records of all samples and materials
• Assist with costing

Guess? Inc. Los Angeles, CA 2013 -- 2015
Monica K Design/Rebels & Lovers, Los Angeles/Palm Springs, CA
BCBGMAXAZRIA, Los Angeles, CA

• Responsible for fabric counter-sourcing and development
• Ordered and maintained tracking schedule for fabric requests & lab dips
• Tested new fabrics for quality issues
• Communicated daily with local and overseas vendors
• Maintained seasonal records of fabrics tested and implemented