Senior Apparel Production & Development

Elizabeth
Barrios

15+ years managing end-to-end apparel production across high-end and fast fashion.

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About

From sketch to shelf,
precision at every stitch

Senior apparel production professional with extensive experience across women's, men's, juniors', and children's categories. Specialized in end-to-end production management, with a strong focus on execution, quality control, cost efficiency, and on-time delivery.

Proven ability to support both high-end and fast fashion product development, with experience in RTW and private label programs across major retail environments including Walmart, Ross, Marshall's, and Dillard's.

Deep technical knowledge across wovens, knits, denim, and leather. Known for a solutions-driven mindset, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining product integrity and production timelines.

15+
Years in apparel production
6
Fashion houses & brands
8+
Product categories mastered
2
Languages — English & Spanish

Career

Work Experience

2022 — 2025

Rloom

Import Production Manager

  • Managed production timelines across private label, contemporary, and high-end accounts for women's and kids' categories
  • Oversaw quality control and attended all fittings to maintain design integrity and product standards
  • Coordinated supplier and vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of materials
  • Obtained approvals for each production phase with meticulous attention to detail
  • Implemented cost-saving measures that optimized expenses without compromising quality

2019 — 2022

Self Esteem

Import Production Manager

  • Facilitated daily communication between designers, technical designers, and overseas factories
  • Coordinated design and sales teams on all submits and sample approvals
  • Managed end-to-end product development through to bulk shipment
  • Maintained WIP reports and costing charts with regular weekly reviews

2017 — 2019

Topson Downs

Import / Domestic Production Manager

  • Led end-to-end product development from concept to production bulk shipment
  • Negotiated costing with factories, driving cost efficiency and optimizing order allocation
  • Coordinated with design and sales teams to review submissions and ensure quality alignment
  • Proactively tracked ETAs from initial quality approval to completed bulk goods

2015 — 2017

Kellwood /
Iron Fist

Domestic Production Coordinator

  • Traveled to factories for thorough quality control inspections
  • Managed sample requests across multiple private label accounts under tight deadlines
  • Collaborated with factories on initial costing and pricing negotiations
  • Maintained daily communication with overseas factories and private label accounts

2013 — 2015

BCBG
Max Azria

Product Development & Production Coordinator

  • Collaborated with Sr. Designer on development tech pack releases, overseeing workflow, lead time, and initial costing
  • Ensured accuracy of all content within WebPDM for styles and developments
  • Created new specifications from sketches and existing samples
  • Communicated with overseas vendors to facilitate smooth international production

2009 — 2013

Second
Generation

Associate Designer / Pre-Production Manager

  • Managed all aspects of sample cutting and production of approved samples
  • Supervised pattern-makers, cutters, and sewers in a collaborative environment
  • Organized fabrics, trims, and sample library for streamlined design and development
  • Prepared color cards, fabric sheets, and picture packages for presentations

Expertise

Core Competencies

01

Product & Materials

  • Tops & Bottoms
  • Sweaters & Knits
  • Loungewear & Activewear
  • Lingerie & Swimwear
  • Denim & Leather
  • Wovens & Knits
  • Garment Construction
  • Fit & Finishes
02

Markets & Channels

  • High Fashion / Couture
  • Fast Fashion / Volume
  • Private Label Programs
  • Ready-to-Wear (RTW)
  • Women's & Juniors'
  • Men's Apparel
  • Children's Categories
  • Walmart, Ross, Dillard's, Marshall's
03

Tools & Leadership

  • PLM Systems
  • AS400 & GBP
  • WebPDM
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Team Management & Coaching
  • Vendor Negotiations
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Bilingual — English & Spanish

Education

Academic Foundation

California State University, Northridge

Class of 2009

  • B.S. Apparel Design & Production
  • B.S. Apparel Merchandising
  • Minor Retail Marketing

Where creative vision meets production precision — bridging design, merchandising, and market strategy from day one.

Get in Touch

Let's create
something remarkable

Open to new opportunities in apparel production management, product development, and cross-functional leadership.

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Phone

213.446.4087

Email

ebarrios@elizabethbarrios.com