1. Tara Kaszynski
10 Campbell St
Red Bank, NJ 07701
732.213.8324
tara.kaszynski@gmail.com
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Objective: Seeking an interactive opportunity in production where I can utilize my analytical, persuasive and
entrepreneurial skills to generate product demand and maximize corporate sales objectives
Experience: October 2014 - Present Polo Ralph Lauren New York, NY
SeniorProductionManager
 Responsible for the creation of agreements and purchase order in SAP
 Ensure all data is created and maintained accurately in SAP
 Assist the production team with Purchase order revisions and maintenance
 Communicated and followed up with overseas offices and factories on a daily basis
 Monitored approvals and handoffs throughout the production process on a seasonal basis to resolve
open issues that may impede the garment deliveries
 Create, update and maintain all seasonal operational reports
 Assisted with special projects
 Strong ability to lead and train staff
 SAP power user
 Partnered and collaborated with Product flow Team and Customer Service on order creation details
 Worked on the creation and maintenance of divisional reporting/system updates
 Manage seasonal chase flexibility; identify problem styles requiring later delivery and/or no flexibility
 Issue purchase orders according to seasonal calendar due dates
 Validate all information for accuracy prior to sending purchase orders to buying offices
 Update and maintain purchase orders as necessary to capture approved changes in price or delivery
February 2009- October 2014 Polo Ralph Lauren New York, NY
Production Manager
 Responsible for the creation of agreements and purchase order in sourcing 2000 & SAP
 Ensure all data is created and maintained accurately in sourcing 2000 & SAP
 Assist the production team with Purchase order revisions and maintenance
 Maintain and confirm garment deliveries post market for Western Hemisphere vendors
 Communicated and followed up with overseas offices and factories on a daily basis
 Monitored approvals and handoffs throughout the production process on a seasonal basis to resolve
open issues that may impede the garment deliveries
 Ensured all details are confirmed on Open to buy handoff charts from production teams
 Created projected purchase orders, execute sizing process using PCIS system, execute supply/demand
balancing and QTP process for all styles
 Create, update and maintain all seasonal operational reports
 Assisted with special projects
 Strong ability to lead and train staff
 SAP power user

2.  Communication and follow up with overseas offices and factories as needed
 Partnered and collaborated with Product flow Team and Customer Service on order creation details
 Worked on the creation and maintenance of divisional reporting/system updates
Streamlined manufacturing, packaging, and shipping operations to increase efficiency and
drive out cost
2005 - November 2008 Lotta Luv, LLC New York, NY
Director, SalesAdministrationandProduction
 Managed sales and operations for two largest customers, direct import program, as well as distributor in
Japan
 Oversaw all aspects of the organization's production policies, objectives, and initiatives ensuring that
standards were met or exceeded
 Partner with Design and Sales to facilitate the development of product consistent with all aesthetic and
financial expectations.
 Assisted with implementation of lean manufacturing in order to increase productivity
 Established and adjusted work procedures as necessary to meet production schedules
 Communicated extensively with vendors and customers to ensure timely delivery of complete and
accurate orders
 Maintain daily communication with factories and overseas offices
 Managed inventory and submitting initial and final costing to appropriate departments
 Performed cost/benefit analyses
 Streamlined manufacturing, packaging, and shipping operations to increase efficiency and drive out cost
 Initiated the hiring of an intern with the Coalition for the Homeless’ First Step Job Training Program;
taught basic office and organizational skills while mentoring the intern for approximately 6 weeks.
2005 David Yurman New York, NY
Staff Accountant, Advertising Department
 Performed month end close for Advertising Department
 Assisted the VP of the Advertising Department with budgets, expenses
 Provided administrative support to office manager & accounting staff
 Prepare supporting reports to monthly & quarterly financial packages
 Supported business manager by producing management reports and analyzing monthly financial
statements
2002-2005 Tommy Hilfiger Dayton, NJ
Retail DevelopmentAnalystandJunior Accountant, Wholesale Department
 Performed month end close for Wholesale Department
 Provided budgeting and financial reporting support for accountants
 Maintained advertising and markdown schedules
 Assembled outside sales reps commissions
 Managed inter-company accounts and business services chargebacks
 Supported business manager in analyzing financial statements and producing reports
 Provided support and daily interaction with coordinators, buyers and regional reps
 Assisted in contract negotiations with department stores for the best possible savings to the budget
Education: 1997-2001 Salve Regina University Newport, RI
 B.A., Business Administration and Computer Science