Carmen Vieira
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Carmen Vieira is from Pawtucket, Rhode Island, United States. Carmen works in the following industries: "Luxury Goods & Jewelry", and "Apparel & Fashion". Carmen is currently VP sourcing & Manufacturing Jewelry & Accessories at kate Spade/Adelington Division, located in Providence, Rhode Island Area. In Carmen's previous role as a VP sourcing & manufacturing Accessories at Liz Claiborne, Carmen worked in Providence, Rhode Island Area until Mar 2014. Prior to joining Liz Claiborne, Carmen was a Director of product development, Jewelry at liz claiborne and held the position of Director of product development, Jewelry.
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. Leader in the Jewelry Industry. .Entrepreneur mindset, flexible and able to lead with vision in a fast pace changing environment. .Experienced in all level of Design and quality from high end designer brands to lower mass market brands with US and International distribution channels. .Over twenty years of experience in jewelry manufacturing, product development and Global Sourcing. .Dynamic leader with strengths in strategic planning, team building, profit building, planning and communication skills. .Extensive Network and professional relationship with Overseas Factories. .Built the organization model and lead Global teams of Product Sourcing, Product development, Quality and Compliance. .Some Jewelry brands I have Lead are Kate Spade, Juicy Couture, Trina Turk, Lucky brand, Monet, Liz Claiborne, Trifari, Liz & Co, Axcess, Marvella, Mexx etc…
-Orchestrated all product development and Global sourcing functions from concept to final approval for jewelry brands -Part of the leadership team that executed Strategic plans leading to business increase from 10millon dollars to 125million dollars -Initiated and maintained business relationship with overseas factories. -Strategically negotiated Fob Prices increasing profit margin by 7 points in 4 years. -Successfully directed the planning and launch of 7 brands of jewelry. -Responsible for vendor allocation to assure proper production capacity w/the factories. -Created milestone calendar and assure adherence by all parties. -Traveled 5 times per year to visit with suppliers and trade shows worldwide. -Cultured team relationship with design and merchandizing department allowing a positive and productive environment. -Set quality standards and assure adherence by factories.