"Shazia is a proven team player—the gold-standard colleague and person. In our decade-plus together on Dockers product development for Levi Strauss & Co., she worked with passion, expertise and commitment. Not surprisingly, Shazia’s work and results exceeded not only what the company sought for itself, but also from each team member. Shazia has a unique talent for expertly balancing the ever-changing needs of the brand with the diversity of vendor-facing requirements. She acted with clarity and integrity for the benefit of all. Always taking charge of a new ask or issue with professionalism and confidence, Shazia continually delivered excellence across the production spectrum. From planning to operations and execution, she exceeded all expectations. Shazia knows teamwork is critical. It’s why she leads by example while also investing in training, believing in her team and never compromising on quality—all essential qualities of a model leader. Shazia’s magical ability to “see around corners” made her an integral part of the team. She thinks both broadly and with exacting accuracy to anticipate and factor in the many layers within the development process. Her openness to explore and try new ideas is evidence of her growth mindset, which others sought to emulate. Importantly, Shazia is dedicated to moving projects forward. Her exemplary track record on this key business metric stands out as just one of her exceptional strengths."
"I have known & worked with Shazia over a number of years and she has always been an inspiring professional with tons of radiant energy & thorough knowledge of product development & sourcing. The time she spent at LS&Co. she spearheaded the transformation of product development efforts to create amazing products, establishing ways of working, while leading a team to success. Shazia with her overwhelming knowledge of product & sourcing dynamics has an incredible skill to create meaningful relationships with stakeholders and works efficiently to resolve & create win-win outcome. She truly understands the requirements & has a natural knack for apparel design and art in general which shows in every facet of her work. Her approach to vendors relations & sourcing strategy is extraordinary & she gives her best in the pursuit of excellence. I have been involved in a lot of projects with her & always found her creative, flexible & trustworthy with exceptional analysis of requirements with strategic insight. I am quite sure she would make a mark on any organisation she works with."
"I have known and worked with Shazia Rizwan since 2002, and it is always a wonderfully positive experience. With her global mindset and deep understanding of the US fashion markets, I am confident that working with Shazia will deliver the most high quality products. During our various and varied collection developments, I know I can lean on her for amazing support, guidance and execution. Shazia is a seasoned and professional business lead and a consummate development diplomat. As a business lead, Shazia repeatedly earns my every confidence every time we collectively face product development and pricing challenges. She accomplishes this by helping us solve these challenges through her insight and vast vetted vendor relationships. Her sound negotiation skills provide me and my clients all the assurance that we are working within the best possible margins. Because Shazia has experience in multiple categories; knits, woven, denim and home, she is often my go-to resource for various market development for the diverse and unique needs of my clients."
"Shazia was an invaluable colleague during our time at LS&CO, joining the company alongside me and becoming a crucial partner both in Pakistan operations and in shaping strategic initiatives for our global source base. Over our five years of collaboration, she consistently demonstrated exceptional knowledge, amiability, and a formidable presence in every endeavor. Together, we achieved remarkable cost savings year after year, setting unprecedented benchmarks in cut & sew and graphic knits. Additionally, our joint efforts led to the successful launch of several groundbreaking programs, capitalizing on the emerging trend towards sweatsuit hookups. Shazia's astute negotiation skills consistently secured optimal costing without compromising on quality, ensuring our customers received unparalleled value. Furthermore, Shazia's dedication to timely and flawless production was unwavering. She tirelessly ensured that deadlines were met, and quality remained uncompromised, fostering trust and reliability within our team and with our stakeholders. I have always found Shazia to be highly accessible and responsive, readily addressing any concerns and maintaining open lines of communication. Her professionalism, expertise, and commitment have made her an exemplary partner for any product development organization."
"Shazia is a great professional and an amazing human being. She is committed, dedicated and very passionate about sourcing work. She puts her hear into it and always tries to achieve the best for the company or clients. It is pleasure working with her and I hope she achieves great heights in her bright career ahead."
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