Allan Eckart Email & Phone Number

United States

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Effectively leads aspects of the product creation for performance retro models and basketball originals by communicating project expectations and deliverables with all cross-functional leaders and teams
• Creatively incorporate archival design intentions from original samples while applying elevated materialization and considering on-court performance
• Actively drive costing discussions to bring models closer to brand targets while maintaining a high level of product value to the… Show more
• Actively drive costing discussions to bring models closer to brand targets while maintaining a high level of product value to the consumer
• Productively assess technical knowledge to problems solve development and production concerns with manufacturing partners
• Warmly promote open conversations with manufacturing partners and material supplier for technical exploration and materials solution Show less

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

• Provided additional support to the Product Excellence Team to conduct Fit Testing Sessions to address concerns for discomfort, irritation, and support

Tampa, Florida, United States

• Built the Nike licensed promo apparel product lines for the National Football League and Major League Baseball from concept to approval for production
• Collaborated with product line managers, art design, and sourcing throughout the sample creation process and garment review sessions to deliver quality construction and proper fit intent
• Analyzed data from development handoffs and ensures all cross-functional partners are aligned with up-to-date information from the brand direction… Show more
• Analyzed data from development handoffs and ensures all cross-functional partners are aligned with up-to-date information from the brand direction
• Created development documents which include the bill of materials, technical packages, and high-level trackers to track the development of respective product lines
• Addressed the specific needs and requests for marquee team organizations and key markets to provide Special Make-Up (SMU’s) to best meet the requirements for players and consumers Show less

Portland, Oregon Area

• Reviewed inconsistencies with the color confirmation process of fabrics and synthetic materials within the footwear development process
• Conducted interviews with development directors, product line managers, and manufacturing partners to identify opportunities for growth to improve the process to develop colored materials and timing of brand calendars
• Built a knowledge base for the brand’s respective product storytelling as it pertains to color theory, fabrics, and materials
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• Proposed recommendations for improvements and presented finding to senior leadership and cross-functional business partners Show less

Beijing Suburb, China

• Prepared a suitability report for product innovation in order to assess the feasibility of implementation into specific in-line categories
• Created an internal database encompassing previous and current brand performance innovations for ease of accessibility
• Traveled to key markets within Greater China for CJ McCollum’s and Dwayne Wade’s China Tours to provide special product activations in partnership with Li Ning’s Basketball Academies
• Reviewed Player Exclusive (PE) colorways… Show more
• Reviewed Player Exclusive (PE) colorways and samples with factory development, brand design, and brand athletes in order to improve construction quality and creative story-telling to connect with consumers
• Conducted product testing sessions from basketball athletes from the professional level (National Basketball League/China Basketball League) to youth development players in order to potentially apply key performance.

Greater Atlanta Area

• Informed consumers about the latest brand offerings from major sportswear brands within the basketball, running, and fashion style categories
• Accomplished individual and store financial sales objectives for one of the top-grossing doors within the organization
• Processed large volumes of incoming shipment and exporting out of season inventory to vendors
• Advised individuals and athletes on what products will be most beneficial for their respective activities

Augusta, Georgia Area

• Promoted the growth of fellow associates by encouraging and proposing new techniques for employee-customer prosperity
• Handled daily internal store operations for documentation, inventory management, and revenue
• Led a team of 10 or more associates facilitating employee-customer relations for the top-grossing store in the Southeastern district
• Organized large groups of 200 or more consumers in a professional manner for major sneaker releases
• Displayed knowledge about major… Show more
• Displayed knowledge about major brands like Nike, Adidas, and Under Armour within the running and basketball communities

Master Of Science, Sports Product Management

• Graduate Capstone Project: Global Outdoor Basketball Footwear • Conducted consumer research for sportswear trends in key international.

Bachelor’S Degree, Advertising

Activities and Societies: Ad Club, Korean Undergraduate Student Association Senior Capstone Project: Rebranding Habersham • Created a.

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

International Study Abroad Program partnership with the University of Georgia Studied the following: Introduction to Marketing.

Student, Advertising/Creative

Understanding Typography Developing Creative Briefs Overall Rebranding Illustration Copywriting Team Campaigns Art Direction