Melissa Kahn

Experience

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  Forever 21

  Nov 2010 - Jan 2011

  Seasonal Sales Associate

  • Provided excellent customer service • Assisted customers with garment selection • Organized and sorted merchandise

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  Banana Republic

  May 2012 - Aug 2012

  Sales Associate

  • Assisted the visual merchandiser, managers and other associates to rearrange store displays • Assisted customers, neaten merchandise • Sort new merchandise, responsible for merchandising all new shipments

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  Kelly Wearstler

  Jan 2013 - May 2013

  Showroom Intern

  • Worked and trained directly with owners on all aspects of the showroom and events• Reviewed all orders, created spreadsheets for company finances and reviewed line sheets against buyers orders• Coordinated clothing, accessories and props for showroom, fashion shows, and photo shoots• Dressed models, and assisted with management of fashion shows and photo shoots• Organized and arranged showroom merchandise both on-site and for various coterie trade shows • Coordinated and supervised Henri Bendel Pop-Up shop • Communicated with Public Relations regarding all facets of photo shoots and fashion shows• Ensured detailed display set ups reflected Kelly Wearstler vision Show less

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  Hotline Showroom

  Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  Showroom Intern

  • Assisted buyers with orders• Established organization system of merchandise• Maintained showroom appearance• Served as receptionist for major clientele to address needs of clients

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  Tom Cody Design

  Jun 2013 - Jun 2014

  Assistant

  •Served as liaison between clients and design team in creation of textiles•Ensured proper execution of artwork according to client specifications •Conducted market research and executed all new projects with clients•Completed invoices for artists and clients

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  Armani Exchange

  Sept 2013 - Dec 2013

  Production Intern

  • Assisted in assembling and maintaining sample books for trims, fabrics and production charts• Helped record advertising samples for use in advertising campaigns• Reviewed visual samples for approval• Updated line sheets in Excel and specialized product specification software• Assisted in ordering and tracking sample trims, yarns and fabrics• Assisted in issuing sample yardage and bulk fabric purchase orders • Checked received orders and invoices against purchase orders in database Show less

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  The Limited

  Dec 2013 - Jan 2014

  Seasonal Sales Associate

  •Assisted customers with purchases, returns and exchanges•Assisted managers with bi-monthly floor sets•Maintained appearance of store displays

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  Stanley Korshak

  May 2014 - Jul 2014

  Luxury Sales Associate

  •Assisted customers in the cosmetics department

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  Theory

  Jan 2015 - May 2015

  Production Intern

  •Assembled sample fabric binders by season•Recorded, tracked and distributed samples accordingly•Collaborated with in-house fabric and trim department and design team for product development •Reviewed cost sheets and purchase orders for accuracy•Maintained up to date records for garment specification notebooks•Communicated with factories to execute production processes

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  Lysse

  May 2015 - Aug 2015

  Production Intern

  •Reviewed, completed, and analyzed costing charts•Assisted with shipping schedules and communication with vendors •Developed fabric master chart for design and production use

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  Gap Inc./ Banana Republic

  Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

  Production Intern

  •Reviewed, completed and updated bill of materials for accuracy•Responsible for completing pilling report information•Communicated with vendors and mills regarding lab dip approvals for bulk production •Ensured line confirmation samples were accurately represented in company database•Updated costing database to reflect production details

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  J. Mendel

  Sept 2015 - Nov 2015

  RTW Production Intern

  •Composed cutters must for garments •Collected and checked all trim order quantities for special orders•Analyzed marker reports and updated yields for costing database•Sourced materials for special orders and various collections•Communicated and met with factories to ensure production of collections

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  MGF Sourcing

  Jan 2016 - Jul 2016

  Product Development Intern for White House Black Market

  •Communicated with global factories to ensure development of samples•Collaborated with New York sample room to execute domestic production•Provided market trend research as inspiration for design team

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  PVH Corp.

  Jul 2016 - Dec 2022

  •Initiate and track material development from concept through production ensuring material qualities fit the aesthetic and cost structure of each brand & alert management of exceptions•Create proto development chart to track status from initial development to final approval•Partner with design, raw materials and tech design to obtain materials and specifications for new fit, wear test and presentation samples•Schedule proto review meetings with design & tech design and communicate comments to hub office•Inspect and assess new development samples focusing on product execution, consistency of details and an understanding of design’s aesthetic intent for product approval•Work with design to initiate flash cost request; maintain cost request tracking log for follow up and receipt of costing information from Hub office•Work with design to maintain finalize tech packages and release to corresponding hub offices•Collaborate with design and marketing trim team to create line sheets with images using Visulon•Assign and maintain style numbers and trim codes for mainline and off price•Build effective relationships with internal partners in Design, Merchandise Planning, Global Supply chain to help execute cross functional synergy and collaboration•Initiate sample yardage, handloom, and strikeoff request from supplier Show less •Partner with Design for seasonal development and new product launches•Work with Design for all necessary information to create style packages in PDM for initial season set up, change management and additions to the line•Responsible for assignment of trim components on Bill of Material folder•Ensure accurate entry of trim components in order to avoid financial consequences•Act as main contact to Hubs and all offshore offices•Enter all necessary information in XPC system to complete style package •Responsible for calendar adherence to ensure timely completion of PDM set up Show less

  • Design Development Coordinator

    May 2018 - Dec 2022

  • Product Administrator

    Jul 2016 - May 2018
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  Delta Children

  Jan 2023 - Feb 2024

  Product Development Manager

  ∙Spearhead and track new development within parameters set by design and engineering teams ∙Manage style set up and maintenance of style data in Blue Cherry and provide system training for new users∙Manage communication with overseas and cross functional partners to ensure samples, photography assets, packaging and all product details are accurate for launch date∙Obtain factory quote sheets and facilitate first cost negotiations∙Ensure product artwork is approved by licensor prior to requesting samples∙Partner with designers to review and evaluate samples for approval focusing on color and artwork placement; send comments and direction to factory ∙Provide factory with product and packaging artwork files for samples and bulk production ∙Lead weekly development meetings with factory partners; maintain PD tracking chart and communicate updates and action items ∙Review & analyze performance of new products and competition; evaluate reviews, provide suggestions for improvement Show less