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Seattle, WA, US

Seattle, Washington, United States

• Allocated styles and managed costing for a $37M portfolio across six diverse categories (Sportswear, Handwear, Footwear, Bags, Gaiters and Tents).
• Spearheaded cost engineering efforts to ensure alignment with financial targets during product development.
• Strengthened vendor partnerships by overseeing sourcing and quality control processes, contributing to better material options, fit outcomes and pricing.
• Designed and implemen‬‭ted Outdoor Research‬‭’s first Social Compliance… Show more
• Designed and implemen‬‭ted Outdoor Research‬‭’s first Social Compliance Program, with the goal of‬‭ risk mitigation, supply chain transparency and international human rights compliance.‬ Show less

Seattle, Washington, United States

• Allocated styles and managed costing for a $37M portfolio across six diverse categories (Sportswear, Handwear, Footwear, Bags, Gaiters and Tents).
• Spearheaded cost engineering efforts to ensure alignment with financial targets during product development.
• Strengthened vendor partnerships by overseeing sourcing and quality control processes, contributing to better material options, fit outcomes and pricing.
• Designed and implemen‬‭ted Outdoor Research‬‭’s first Social Compliance… Show more
• Designed and implemen‬‭ted Outdoor Research‬‭’s first Social Compliance Program, with the goal of‬‭ risk mitigation, supply chain transparency and international human rights compliance.‬ Show less

Aarhus, Middle Jutland, Denmark

• Managed global sourcing projects for 3D capsules, reducing lead times and streamlining development cycles.
• Facilitated textile sourcing and consolidation initiatives across BESTSELLER.
• Analyzed and reported carbon footprint reduction and financial benefits of 3D development.
• Led the onboarding of digital material libraries like Material Exchange to enhance supply chain traceability.

Aarhus C, Central Region, Denmark

• Developed assortments, negotiated prices and sourced materials for the €16M business, aligning creative vision with brand identity and market demands.
• Managed the end-to-end product lifecycle from concept through production, collaborating with technical design teams to meet quality and performance standards.
• Led negotiations to consolidate material sourcing and reduce costs while increasing sustainable material use by 52%.
• Conducted in-depth trend research, incorporating WGSN… Show more
• Conducted in-depth trend research, incorporating WGSN reports to guide product design. Show less

Aarhus, Middle Jutland, Denmark

• Developed assortments, negotiated prices and sourced materials for the €16M business, aligning creative vision with brand identity and market demands.
• Managed the end-to-end product lifecycle from concept through production, collaborating with technical design teams to meet quality and performance standards.
• Led negotiations to consolidate material sourcing and reduce costs while increasing sustainable material use by 52%.
• Conducted in-depth trend research, incorporating WGSN… Show more
• Conducted in-depth trend research, incorporating WGSN reports to guide product design. Show less

Brande, Central Region, Denmark

• Analyzed market comps, seasonal sales and trend insights to develop customer-focused assortments.
• Developed relationships with vendors, sourced materials and gained firsthand manufacturing experience during a five month stationing in Shanghai.
• Collaborated with suppliers to develop and source new sustainable fabrics, trims and labels.
• Managed supply chain mapping and sustainable materials documentation to ensure ethical practices and quality control.

Portland, Oregon

• Forecasted sales and determined purchase quantities for over 2,500 stores across the US.
• Managed purchase orders and on time delivery for over 200 SKUs per season.
• Utilized retail math skills to maximize profitability by analyze markdowns, sell-through and breakeven figures.
• Analyzed and reported weekly sales index to upper management, providing valuable insights for decision-making.

Uniersity Of Portland

- Prepare and present budget request each semester to student budget committee - Supervise the allocation and reimbursement of all club expenses- Responsible for communication and enforcement of the universities financial policies

University Of Portland

- Recruit business professionals and alumni to attend and speak at club events- Organize and facilitate networking events for students and business professionals - Promote club activities and meetings through social media

University Of Portland

- Assigned, scheduled and managed a team of four student photographers - Selected and edited images with Photoshop to enhance the journalistic and artistic value of the newspaper for over 25 issues- Utilized WordPress to update photos for the Beacon’s website and mobile app

Portland, Oregon Area

- Performed cost analysis to determine the optimal product mix of more than 50 planograms- Presentation planogram recommendation to more than 150 executives and upper management - Recommendations from this analysis would increase yearly scanned retail by more than $400,000

Portland, Oregon

- Reviewed and studied the best practices implemented by other municipalities- Created packets, reports and PowerPoints presentations for citywide workshop - Constructed process maps using Microsoft Visio to streamline organizational procedures

Greater Seattle Area

- Wrote, edited and reviewed 5 -10 reports daily detailing environmental analysis of client properties - Provided customer service in person, over the phone and via email- Responsible for records management utilizing Microsoft Access and Excel

Unitersity Of Portland

- Effectively communicated rules and regulations - Responsible for student safety and athletic integrity - Honestly reported game scores and outcomes

Decatur High School

- Organized dances and fundraisers for the entire student body - Spoke in front of large groups of 1000+ people - Managed class budget of $11,000 - Reduced prom ticket prices by 60%

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Operations And Technology Management

Activities and Societies: Operations Management Association, Women's Club Soccer, Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, APICS Member London.

Education record

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society: Vice President, Class Officer: Junior Vice President and Senior President, Leadership.