Samantha Jonas

New York, NY 10001 | mobile (561) 714-9004 | home (212) 851-3960 | Samantha.Jonas@gmail.com

Professional Profile
Exceedingly ambitious, methodical, & intuitive Manager who leads teams of factory partners, Designers, Production Associates, & Merchants by way of an exemplary work ethic & an even-tempered style of collaboration, instruction, supervision, & listening. Able to process the details, see the big picture, direct strategic execution plans, & react intelligently & expeditiously to challenges. A persuasive negotiator guaranteed to optimize performances & profits. Advanced academic achievements, years of employment, & prestigious internships reveal expertise in the following: Product Development Efficient project manager- influence + consensus. Balanced right/left brain thinker. Clear (verbal, written, & visual) communicator with partners & Design. Brand/Merchandise Management Creative visionary with eye for trends & opportunities. Natural team leader & adept teacher- mentor to others. Private label agreements & brands. Supply Chain & Production Resourceful problem solver- calm & lucid at all times. Exceptionally detail oriented, organized. Technical expert. Multitasker- deadline & priority focus.

Work Experience Massive LLC New York, NY

Aug. 2006-Nov. 2011
Lean clothing design, manufacturing, & importing company headquartered in the Garment District, operating a Push-Pull inventory/made-to-order, volume business. Clients included: OAK, Bloomingdales, Macys, Sears, Kmart, VF Corporation, Kohl's, Rue21, TJX Companies, & Ross Stores.

Merchandise & Production Manager (Managed Team of Seven) 09/10-11/11; Merchandiser Associate, Production Associate (Managed Team of Five) 02/08-09/10; Merchandiser Assistant 08/06-02/08 Directed operations from Development, through Purchase Order fulfillment. Fostered collaborative exchange of ideas. PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT Analyzed market/competition/trends. Translated into inspiration/guidance that married costing with creative. Took initiative to build file sharing. Systemized cataloging of prints, patterns, bodies, orders, & deliveries. Issued Time & Action calendar & Tech Packs. Employed & oversaw (PDM + PLM) system. Trained/coached use. Determined color story, styles, prints, & woven patterns with colorways for raw materials, sampling, & cut tickets. PRODUCTION & PLANNING Assumed additional role- full responsibility for Production while also augmented command over Merchandising. Main liaison to China, India, Pakistan, & Nepal vendors (spec, lab dip, fit/pre-production, WIP, & correspondence). Devised & implemented method to accurately allocate final production received to each customer per stock PO. Enhanced synergy with factories, agents, salesmen, freight forwarders, & customers. Eradicated chargebacks. MERCHANDISING & SALES Shopped competitors in the market, identifying "white space" extensions for growth. Total Sales Increased 250%. Wrote, edited, & revised Purchase Orders. Prepared P&L statements + financial reports with comprehensive math, forecasting costs to profits/gross income. Proposals to more precisely plot product assortment/scheduling. Independently ran meetings with buyers/merchants & sold at Magic tradeshow, Las Vegas. Tailored line offering to each customer. Established SKU & distribution plans satisfying retail math. Negotiated prices to boost margin.

Scarlett Showroom, NYC New York, NY

Jul. 2006-Aug. 2006

Women's multi-line showroom in Soho. Represented cotemporary brand mix, namely Tbags Los Angeles, Mara Hoffman, & Pringle.

Freelance Sales Prepared 'Look Books,' samples, & pre-bookings. Sold spring/summer deliveries at Coterie tradeshow, NYC.

Tractenberg & Co. New York, NY

Jan. 2006-Jul. 2006

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Boutique beauty & fashion public relations firm providing 360 promotion. Key accounts were: Bath & Body Works, John Frieda, Jonathan Antin, Stila, C.O. Bigelow Apothecaries, Ella Moss, & Splendid.

Assistant Account Executive Extended client visibility & ROI by pitching fresh ideas for editorial, sampling, & co-branding campaigns. Produced weekly, monthly, & interim reports for clients. Managed inventory/mailings. Set up Lucky Magazine editors book tour. Page 1 of 2

Samantha Jonas
New York, NY 10001 | mobile (561) 714-9004 | home (212) 851-3960 | Samantha.Jonas@gmail.com

Internships BlackBook Media Corporation New York, NY

May 2009-Nov. 2009 Steve Lewis' Personal Editorial/Social Media Intern Boosted readership for Goodnight Mr. Lewis daily articles with Twitter profile launch & manning. Edited daily content.

Rolling Stone Magazine (Wenner Media) New York, NY

May 2005-Aug. 2005

Editorial Intern Researched material, compiled press reports, & transcribed interviews/dialogue for stories. Fact-checked final layouts.

Teen People Magazine New York, NY

Jan. 2005-May 2005

Brand/Editorial Fashion Marketing Intern Facilitated CRM, making clients illustrative decks recapping events/placements. Presentations on target demographics.

Sirius Satellite Radio New York, NY

May 2004-Aug. 2004

Talent & Industry Affairs Intern Administered celebrity appearances. Conducted radio/promotional updates. Arranged & supervised photo shoots.

SoulKool LLC New York, NY

May 2003-Aug. 2003

Product/Entertainment Viral Marketing Intern Wrote & Copywrote catchy blurbs published on interactive website. Evaluated market segmentation/strategy notes.

Education Fashion Institute of Technology New York, NY

Aug. 2010-Dec. 2011 Master of Professional Studies in Global Fashion Management (GPA: 3.8) Coursework in: International Seminars in: Culture & International Business Hong Kong/mainland China November 2011 Supply Chain Management Paris Mar. 2011-April 2011 Advanced Topics in Marketing New York Sept. 2010-Oct. 2010 Fashion for Global Markets: BRICS country focus International Team Management Professional Consulting for: International Politics & Trade Fung Fat Knitting vertically integrated knits maker New Technologies in Fashion & Retail Anne Valrie Hash couture, RTW, & diffusion lines Corporate Finance for Managers Luca Luca high fashion luxury lifestyle brand

Cornell University Ithaca, NY

Aug. 2002-Jan. 2006

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts Major in: American Studies how the zeitgeist manifests in the arts, politics, trends, music, film, leisure activities, & fashion Concentrations in: Visual Studies Communications

Skills, Leadership, & Involvement

National Association of Professional Women Guggenheim Museum UJA Federation of NY The National Scholars Honor Society Impact Dance Troupe, Cornell University Walt Disneys Dreamers & Doers Member (by invitation only) Member Member Member (by invitation only) Public Relations Chair Award Recipient 2012 2007-present 2007-present 2005 2002-2005 2002 Page 2 of 2