BIO - DATA
PERSONAL DATA :
NAME
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ELENA M. CRUZ
NICKNAME
PHIL. ADDRESS
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ELLEN
Unit A BLK 4 LOT 1 Horseshoe DR Kaunlaran 1 Subv Molino II, Bacoor
Cavite, Philippines
TELEPHONE NO.
CIVIL STATUS
NATIONALITY
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+ 639162881517
Married
Filipina
E-MAIL ADDRESS
Skype Address
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ellen_cruz@yahoo.com
ellen_cruz
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATION :
Extensive experience at management level and strong knowledge in almost all aspect of
garment manufacturing such as product development, costing , planning , merchandising,
Industrial Engineering and Production Management of outerwear and underwear products.
Proven track record of supervising /managing and training people. Exposure to reputed US and
European buyers and familiarity with compliance requirements.
SPECIAL SKILLS :
 Garment Costing, planning, merchandising, Material control using conventional system
and AS400 system.
 Time and motion study / work measurement using conventional method. Able to set
production standard,
 System and methods analysis , improvement and implementation . Able to set up and
implement production flow process for both outerwear & underwear including Factory
lay out .
 Can prepare Garment analysis and breakdown, Line lay-out and line balancing.
 Industrial engineering background on job evaluation, manpower workload analysis and
distribution, form analysis & design, flow charts & diagrams, Bonus/incentive schemes,
documentation of operations and organizational manuals, setting up production and
quality standards.
 Computer literate.
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WORK EXPERIENCE :
Aug. 2015- present :
Plant Manager
Dori Sherman Fashion Inc. Bangkok, Thailand
Company Profile
Export Manufacturer of ladies’ & men outerwear
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Brief Job description :
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Overall in charge of all factory production operations.
Sept. 2014- March 2015: Sales & Merchandising Manager
Tiesto Apparel Manufacturing Inc.
RNB Compound , Taytay Rizal, Philippines
Company Profile
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Export and local manufacturer of lingerie and underwear for
Customers such as Handcraft Inc., Avon, Natasha, Mystic, jade
Mountain/Baby Fair, Fredericks of Hollywood.
Brief Job Description:
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Responsible for cooordination with Buyers & suppliers,
Costing/planning & monitoring of all orders from development to
bulk production and shipment
April 2013 – Aug 2014 : Merchandising Manager
PT. Eratex Djaja Tbk, Probolinggo, East Java Indonesia
Company Profile
: Export Garment manufacturer of men & ladies’ outerwear for
Customers such as Nautica, polo, Anne Taylor, American Eagle,
Perry Ellis.
Brief Job Description :
* In Charge of sample development from proto, SMS, PP up to
Size set , shipment and photo samples.
* In charge of ordering of materials and coordination with all
Suppliers for on time delivery of all materials in the correct
quality Specified by the customer.
* Interact and coordinate with production & quality Team for on
time delivery and acceptable quality on all stages of production
such as sampling, washing, cutting, finishing and shipment.
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July 2010- March 2013 : SR. Merchandising Manager
Freshtex Phil. Inc Carmelray Ind. Park , Calamba City, Philippines
Company Profile
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Brief Job Description :
Laundry and Denim Apparel exporter for customer such as Levis,
Wrangler, Marc O’Polo, Esprit, Steilman, Carhart, Napapijri,
Gardeur. Replay, Toni dre4ss, G-star, Lee Cooper
Supervises all the Merchandising Team headed by Sr.
Merchandisers & comprising of Jr. Merchandisers who are
responsible for coordination with their respective group of
Accounts/customers, Contractors, suppliers, Materials
ordering & production monitoring
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* set up system of coordination in all production
stages and attends to any problem that Merchandising
assistance is needed.
* Attends presentation, sales and Pre production order meeting
with All customer & supplier.
* Receives and evaluates all orders in terms of labor
and material including washing and printing costs.
* Conducts meeting with Merchandisers and Production to ensure
complete understanding of tech packs or customer specification
and that these are properly followed.
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May 2007 – July 2010 : Plant Manager
Moviestar Inc., Fibertex compound Taytay, Rizal, Philippines
Company Profile
: Lingerie, Bra , underwear export manufacturer.
Brief Job Description
: Manages/supervises entire Production operation/processes.
* Set up and check all machine lay out, Set up all production
Standard in coordination with I.E. Dept.
* Ensures that all buyer’s specification and compliance
Requirement are set up and followed in the entire production
Flow.
* Provides Technical advise and atternds to all Technical,
Production and quality issues and problems.
Jan. 2005- Jan. 2007
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Company Profile
sleepwear
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Brief Job Description
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depExport Manufacturer of Ladies’ & mens’ underwear &
For customers such as La Senza, J LO, Target, Maidenform
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Supervises and control the functions of Merchandising/Planning
Dept. and coordinate with the customers, suppliers and factory.
Oct 2000 – Oct. 2004 :
Company Profile
Merchandising/Planning Manager
Song Chau Intimates Fashion, Danang City, Vietnam
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Merchandising/Costing Division Manager
Perfect Fit International, Pinwatta, Panadura, Sri-Lanka
Export Manufacturer of ladies’ underwear for customer such
As Target, Maidenform, Victoria Secret.
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Brief Job description
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June 1999 – June 2000 :
Responsible for garment pre-costing & post costing, preparation
of BOM for merchandising & planning using AS400 system.
Coordination with Buyers, suppliers and factory regarding
orders & production requirements.
Plant Manager
Cape Verde Clothing Company, SARL
Mindelo St Vincent, Republic of Cape Verde
Company Profile
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Export manufacturer of high quality garments
Brief Job Description
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Over-all in charge of the supervision and management of the
entire factory operations.
* Prepared the Factory Lay out , Machine ,manpower
and fixtures requirements.
* Created production flow/process lay out ,Forms,
Methods and system of the entire factory.
* Provides technical advise and attends to all quality and
Production issue.
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Feb. 1997- June 1999 :
Industrial Engineering, Production Planning,
Merchandising Manager
Maverick USA (Pvt) Ltd. - Fairfield Garden, Colombo 8, Sri-Lanka
Company Profile
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Buying Office & Export Manufacturer of men’s & ladies’
Outerwear.
Brief Job Description
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Responsible for assessment, costing, planning, scheduling
and monitoring of orders.
Responsible for factory evaluation and placing of orders to
prospective factory.
Evaluation and development of samples and new products.
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Attends presentation and meeting with current & prospective
Buyers.
* Conducts factory evaluation for prospective sub contractor.
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June 1993 - Feb. 1997 :
Company Profile
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Job description
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I.E. Manager/ Operations Manager
Perfect Fit International - Pinwatta, Panadura Sri-Lanka
Export Manufacturer of Ladies’ underwear
In charge of planning & production operations’ systems &
methods improvements, garments breakdown & line lay-out.
Set up production time standard & Bonus scheme.
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Oct. 1989 – Mar 1993
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Company Profile
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Industrial Engineering Manager
Star Garments Ltd. - IPZ, Katunayake, Sri-Lanka
Export manufacturer of high quality garments
Job Description
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Conducts methods improvements, work simplification
and other cost reduction related studies.
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Makes garment analysis for planning and costing
purposes, garments breakdown machine lay-out and line
balancing.
Set up Production time standards & bonus schemes.
June 1986 – Oct. 1989 :
Dec. 1985 - Oct. 1989 :
Feb. 1984 – Nov. 1985 :
Company Profile
Job Description
Production Planning Manager
Industrial Engineering Manager
Industrial Engineer
Novelty Philippines Inc. - Sucat Metro Manila , Philippines
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Export Manufacturer of knitted & woven children’s wear
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Responsible for making garments breakdown,
line/machine lay-out and line balancing.
Sets –up production and quality standards,
bonus/incentive schemes.
Makes production schedule and monitor each operation.
Responsible for ordering of materials/trims and
consumption control.
Prepares production, efficiency, man hour, stocks and
other Management Reports.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND :
** B.S. Chemical Engineering graduate, 1973 – 1978 Adamson University, Philippines
CHARACTER REFERENCE:
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Mr. Carlo Rosales - HR Manager, Tiesto Apparel Manufacturing Inc.
5th Street Cabrera Road, RNB Compound Bgy. San Juan
Taytay, Rizal Philippines
Mobile # 09199994335
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Mr. Janaka de Silva- Regional QA Manager, AmeriCo Group Inc. , NY
Tel: 07147728781/0312232402 +66813811056
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