1. MOLLY M. BILCHAK
MOLLYBILCHAK@GMAIL.COM
CAREER EXPERIENCE
Production and sourcing for the fashion retail industry. Nine years of experience coordinating all elements
of garment production, from fabric management and product development, to cost negations that meet
company AUC and IMU targets. Additionally maintain oversight of all time and actions of deliverables
across supply chain management processes. Primary areas of expertise are with dressy woven and
casual washed products, as well as swimwear and outerwear specialty categories.
CAREER HISTORY
Abercrombie & Fitch (Columbus, OH) March 2016 to Present
Production Specialist: 2016 to 2017
Coordinate the garmentproduction from fabric developmentto delivery of the following categories: Hollister
Male Wovens Shirts,a&f Boys Woven Shirts,Hollister Male Swim,A&F Male Swim.
EXPRESS, LLC (Columbus, OH) May 2008 to February 2016
Production Coordinator: 2011 to 2016
February 2015 to present: Coordinate the garment production for all Men’s Dress and Casual Wovens
Shirts,which is inclusive of the largestprogram in the company, the men’s solid dress shirt. Managementof
large greige positions to strategize a speed to marketobjective.
2012 to 2015: Coordinate the garment for Men’s Denim,Casual Pants and Swim departments. In-depth
experience in denim wash developmentand wash costengineering to meetcompanyAUC and IMU targets.
Knowledge of swimwear design in relationship to duty rates to maximize garmentprofitability.
2011 to 2012: Coordinate the garmentproduction for Women’s Wovens,Suiting and Outerwear
Departments. Gained experience working with outerwear market vendors in this position.
Production Assistant: 2008 to 2011
2009 to 2011: Placed order commitments and managed all on order goods for the for Men’s Denim,Casual
Pants Departments.Tracked all deliveries from country of origin to U.S. distribution center,responsible for
100% on time deliveries.Responsible for ordering and tracking all merchantsamples.Responsible for
coordinating all qualityreviews of products.
2008-2009:Placed order commitments and managed all on order goods for the Men’s Wovens; Suiting,
Shirts,Outerwear and Underwear Departments.Tracked all deliveries from country of origin to U.S.
distribution center, responsible for 100% on time deliveries.Responsible for ordering and tracking all
merchantsamples.Responsible for coordinating all qualityreviews of products.
LIMITED BRANDS, EXPRESS DIVISON (Columbus, OH) September 2006 to May 2008
Customer Relations Coordinator, Store Operations Department: 2006 to 2011
Act as a liaison between home office,field,customers and store associates.Monitor and respond to the
customer communication. Compile all press releases,marketing and visual guides for companyreference.
BMW Financial Services NA, LLC (Dublin, OH) April 2001 to September 2006
Customer Relations Coordinator: 2004 to 2006
Acted as a liaison between BMW Group executive office, BMW Group dealer personnel,BMW Group field
staff, worldwide factories and external clientele. Promoted to an elite team to address Rolls-Royce owners’
productand financial contractinquires as well as handle Public Relations concerns for the U.S. Developed
and facilitated a comprehensive training program for BMW of North America; Ohio and New Jersey offices,
covering corporate history, productknowledge,driving skills,database education and customer service
seminars
2. MOLLY M. BILCHAK
MOLLYBILCHAK@GMAIL.COM
Remarketing Specialist: 2002 to 2001
Advised BMW and MINI customers of their options and responsibilities at the end of their lease
obligation for either continuing or terminating their relationship with BMW or MINI. Supported and
contributed to the objective of remarketing leased vehicles to current cliental, in turn increasing
BMW Financial Services’ profit and customer retention. Responsible for managing a 15
dealership region lease portfolio. Assisted with marketing and Public Relations re-launch of MINI
in the U.S.
EDUCATION
Youngstown State University Bachelors of Sciences in Business Administration
Major: Advertising and Public Relations Honors: Dean’s List, Order of Omega Honors Society
INTERNSHIP
St. Jude Children’s Hospital (Memphis, TN)
Coordinated Up ‘til Dawn fundraising program atYoungstown State University (YSU) for the American-
Lebanese-Syrian Association ofCharities (ALSAC) wing of St. Jude’s
Oversaw yearlong fundraising efforts of30 studentorganizations
Supervised staffof 15 students in planning,promotion,budget,organization,and implementation ofa 24
hour campus-wide fundraising event
Awarded YSU Constellation Award for the Most Outstanding UniversityProgram
LEADERSHIP / ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
2013-Present– attend on-going training and educational seminars designed byExpress LLC Production and
Sourcing Departmentwhich focuses on industrynews,production related ongoing education.
Attended the Cotton Institute’s Denim Workshop and Seminar in Cary, North Carolina
YSU’s Williamson School ofBusiness American Advertising Federation Competition team
-supervised media team and creative contributor for 2000 campaign,New York Times proposal.
Alpha Delta Sigma Advertising Society fundraising chair
-attended the American Advertising Federation College Conference atthe Fashion Institute of
Technology, NYC, NY.
Awarded YSU Constellation Award for the Most Outstanding UniversityProgram for my internship with St.
Jude Children’s Hospital Up ‘til Dawn fundraising program
Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority PresidentII and comptroller
VOLUNTEERISM
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
10 year member of4-H