Kellsea Blanchard has over 5 years of experience in fashion production, merchandising, and sourcing roles. She has a Bachelor's degree in Production Management from the Fashion Institute of Technology and an Associate's degree in Fashion Buying and Merchandising from Nassau Community College. Currently, she works as a Sourcing Coordinator for Ann Inc, where she tracks pricing, maintains product margins, and communicates with sales and design teams.

1. Kellsea Blanchard
25 Mulholland Drive
North Babylon, NY 11703
(631) 946-4899
Blanchard.kellsea@yahoo.com
EDUCATION
Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York May 2015
Bachelor of Science degree, Production Management in Fashion Related Industries
Relevant Coursework: Supply Chain Management, Excel for Business, Principles of Accounting
NassauCommunity College, State University of New York May 2013
Associate in Applied Science, Fashion Buying and Merchandising
Cumulative GPA: 3.82/4.0
Dean’s List 2011-2013
EXPERIENCE
Ann Inc, New York NY Dec 2015- Current
Sourcing Coordinator, Fashion Accessories
o Track, verify, and challenge pricing quotations in various steps with factories
o Set up and maintain product margin calculation
o Communicate and track statuses with sales and design
o Research new sources and check delivery dates
o Create, update, track, and maintain current and accurate database information in various applications
and/or systems
Coach, New York NY June 2015- Sept 2015
PD Coordinator, Handbags
o Collaborate and partner with design and key Design team partners (i.e. materials, merchandising, etc.) to
support the execution of product that is in keeping with Designs vision while managing to the
appropriate and expected development timelines and deliverables.
o Create and monitor approval of all materials etc with design team.
o Initiate & Manage development charts
o Attend/Manage weekly cross functional meetings
Rag & Bone, New York NY Jan 2015- May 2015
Trim Production Intern
o Create trim sheets
o Arrange production trims for each factory
o Create WIP reports
o Visit factories in daily basis to pick up or drop off samples, trims, fabrics, etc.
o Manage and organize trim shelf
o Record inventory on trims
J McLaughlin, Greenpoint NY Sept 2014- Dec 2014
Product Development Intern
o Organize trims
o Filing and making copies
o Checking in and spec samples
o Prepare for the Line Review

2. J Crew, Deer Park NY 2012- present
Sales Support
o Working alongside the merchandising team with new rollout
o Replenishing the sales floor with the stock associates to maintain standards
Skills
Computer: Proficient in PC and MAC OS, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
Technical: Proficient in making Tech Packs, Draping, Patternmaking, Sewing, Marker Making
Personal: Good Time Management, Attention to Detail, Multiple Tasks Orientated