Portfolio — 2026 Apparel Production & Development Los Angeles, CA

Elizabeth BARRIOS

Seventeen years shaping garments from first sketch to finished shipment — across high‑end and fast fashion.

Est. 2009
Womens · Mens · Kids
Import & Domestic

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Profile No. 01

From sketch to shelf — precision at every stitch, discipline in every delivery.

Senior apparel production professional with extensive experience across women's, men's, juniors', and children's categories. Specialized in end-to-end production management, with a strong focus on execution, quality control, cost efficiency, and on-time delivery.

Proven ability to support both high-end and fast fashion product development, with experience in RTW and private label programs across major retail environments including Walmart, Ross, Marshall's, and Dillard's.

Deep technical knowledge across wovens, knits, denim, and leather. Known for a solutions-driven mindset, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining product integrity and production timelines.

Years in production 17+
Fashion houses & brands 7
Product categories 8+
Languages 2

Bilingual — English & Spanish. Import & domestic programs, overseas factory relations.

Experience No. 02

A career built season by season

i.
2026 — Now
Current

Pistola Denim

Production Associate

  • Manage daily production workflow with domestic and overseas vendors, coordinating across Product Development, Technical Design, Merchandising, and Logistics
  • Track WIP and T&A calendars, flagging delays and communicating risk to support on-time deliveries
  • Maintain style, PO, costing, product, and vendor data across RLM/PLM systems
  • Partner with vendors to resolve production issues, confirm delivery schedules, and support key milestones
  • Support costing, production planning, and process improvements to maintain efficiency and quality standards
ii.
2022 — 2025

Rloom

Import Production Manager

  • Managed production timelines across private label, contemporary, and high-end accounts for women's and kids' categories
  • Oversaw quality control and attended all fittings to maintain design integrity and product standards
  • Coordinated supplier and vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of materials
  • Implemented cost-saving measures that optimized expenses without compromising quality
iii.
2019 — 2022

Self Esteem

Import Production Manager

  • Facilitated daily communication between designers, technical designers, and overseas factories
  • Coordinated design and sales teams on all submits and sample approvals
  • Managed end-to-end product development through to bulk shipment
  • Maintained WIP reports and costing charts with regular weekly reviews
iv.
2017 — 2019

Topson Downs

Import / Domestic Production Manager

  • Led end-to-end product development from concept to production bulk shipment
  • Negotiated costing with factories, driving cost efficiency and optimizing order allocation
  • Coordinated with design and sales teams to review submissions and ensure quality alignment
  • Proactively tracked ETAs from initial quality approval to completed bulk goods
v.
2015 — 2017

Kellwood / Iron Fist

Domestic Production Coordinator

  • Traveled to factories for thorough quality control inspections
  • Managed sample requests across multiple private label accounts under tight deadlines
  • Collaborated with factories on initial costing and pricing negotiations
  • Maintained daily communication with overseas factories and private label accounts
vi.
2013 — 2015

BCBG Max Azria

Product Development & Production Coordinator

  • Collaborated with Sr. Designer on development tech pack releases, overseeing workflow, lead time, and initial costing
  • Ensured accuracy of all content within WebPDM for styles and developments
  • Created new specifications from sketches and existing samples
  • Communicated with overseas vendors to facilitate smooth international production
vii.
2009 — 2013

Second Generation

Associate Designer / Pre-Production Manager

  • Managed all aspects of sample cutting and production of approved samples
  • Supervised pattern-makers, cutters, and sewers in a collaborative environment
  • Organized fabrics, trims, and sample library for streamlined design and development
  • Prepared color cards, fabric sheets, and picture packages for presentations
Capabilities No. 03

The craft, in three columns

Product knowledge, market range, and the systems that keep a production calendar honest.

a.

Product & Materials

  • Tops & Bottoms
  • Sweaters & Knits
  • Loungewear & Activewear
  • Lingerie & Swimwear
  • Denim & Leather
  • Garment Construction
  • Fit & Finishes
b.

Markets & Channels

  • High Fashion / Contemporary
  • Fast Fashion / Volume
  • Private Label Programs
  • Ready-to-Wear
  • Women's, Juniors' & Men's
  • Children's Categories
  • Walmart, Ross, Dillard's, Marshall's
c.

Systems & Leadership

  • RLM & PLM Systems
  • AS400 & GBP
  • WebPDM
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Team Management & Coaching
  • Vendor Negotiations
  • Bilingual — English & Spanish
Education No. 04

California State University, Northridge

Class of 2009

  • B.S. Apparel Design & Production
  • B.S. Apparel Merchandising
  • Minor Retail Marketing
Contact No. 05

Let’s make
something beautiful.

Open to new opportunities in apparel production management, product development, and cross-functional leadership.

Email

ebarrios@elizabethbarrios.com

Phone

213.446.4087

Based in

Los Angeles, California