Vanessa Jefferies

Background

About Vanessa Jefferies

Experienced Product Integrity Coordinator for Rafaella Women's Sportswear (Div of Perry Ellis); and Perry Ellis Men's Wears customers, based out of the New York offices. Acts as a liaison between our Customers, Designers, Technical Design, Sourcing, Purchasing and our overseas offices and / or vendors. Communicates with all internal departments' overseas offices / lab technicians, and our vendors to proactively address quality issues. Assist in the deployment of all aspects of the development and production process for all brands helping to streamline all processes through strong communication between our department, the overseas offices and our customers. I've worked within the fashion industry for over thirty years, been promoted and received accomplishment award for the year 2012 for launching Rafaella Quality Assurance Department. I am a resilient, passionate and skilled professional with outstanding communication, time-management, and teamwork skills. Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Understand USA market government regulations from FTC on Apparel - Fiber Labeling - Care Labeling - Flammability - Feather and Down - Regulations on Lead in Surface Coating - Ban - Restricted Substances - Prop 65 and State Legislation's - rules and regulations Key Competencies- Leadership and Management- Product Development Key Achievement:+ received Perry Ellis Achievement award in 2012