Amanda Bosley Email and Phone Number

- Create and maintain timing & action for cross-functional product development teams- Lead teams through development process with regular check-ins and consistent communication- Drive teams to meet or improve deadlines while maintaining work quality

- Lead cross-functional team through development cadence- Ensure all team members are aware of and meeting deadlines- Drive team to create cost-friendly products while maintaining brand integrity- Strategize process improvements to create efficiencies and improve outcomes

- Owned Product Development Manager (PDM) responsibilities for Art Class Kids' Fashion Brand- Created and maintained Art Class Collections development calendar - Partnered with Art Class buyers, sourcing manager and planner to determine calendar needs and work towards better workload management - Supported Newborn PDM through assisting with flex duties, managing CFT meetings, monitoring guest reviews and communicating with vendors throughout the development process - Collaborated with Newborn CFT to find areas of opportunity and develop process efficiencies where possible - Communicated calendar dependencies to CFTs to ensure decisions were made in a timely manner and met all necessary deadlines

• Efficiently organized flow of product and artwork samples to ensure comments and approvals were made in a timely manner• Communicated with vendors daily to answer product questions, clarify design intent and relay questions from design partners• Created and executed new workflow processes to streamline workflow and increase productivity• Collaborated with design partners to help the design process and ensure deadlines were met

• Managed Director’s calendar to support workload and facilitate necessary meetings, trips and events• Planned and booked business travel for Director and accompanying travelers• Supported Director’s team of 140 by maintaining supplies, organizing and leading execution of team meetings and being a point of contact for team information• Organized scheduling, agenda planning, and document completion for Director’s weekly leader meetings• Answered phone calls and acted as liaison for Director & team needs

• Analyzed merchandising reports and executed necessary changes to product presentation to increase metrics• Maintained a strong line of communication with General and District Managers to ensure across the board knowledge of store strengths and opportunities• Collaborated with fellow managers to ensure correct completion of brand tasks• Provided excellent customer service to those shopping