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Louisville, Colorado, United States

• Lead purchasing, creative and development teams in design, sourcing, costing, testing, merchandising, packaging and digital content creation of all new and established products• Improve go-to-market process by combining purchasing, forecasting, merchandising, creative, development and packaging into one department• Improve forecasting accuracy and vendor data variable collection for stronger purchasing power and in stock rates• Drive diversification efforts to ensure long term… Show more • Lead purchasing, creative and development teams in design, sourcing, costing, testing, merchandising, packaging and digital content creation of all new and established products• Improve go-to-market process by combining purchasing, forecasting, merchandising, creative, development and packaging into one department• Improve forecasting accuracy and vendor data variable collection for stronger purchasing power and in stock rates• Drive diversification efforts to ensure long term growth and stability• Design and source great products, packaging and merchandising buyers and customers love! Show less

Greater Denver Area

• Lead creative and development teams in design, sourcing, costing, testing, merchandising, packaging and digital content creation of all new and established products• Improve go-to-market process by combining merchandising, creative, development and packaging into one department• Drive diversification efforts to ensure long term growth and stability• Design great products, packaging and merchandising buyers and customers love!

Greater Denver Area

• Lead product development team in design, sourcing, costing and testing of all new products• Improve go-to-market process resulting in faster development timelines, bettercommunication between departments, reduction in quality issues & increased profits• Drive diversification efforts to ensure long term growth and stability• Design great products buyers and customers love!

Northbrook, Illinois

• Managed product development and management, quality and marketing teams to develop and maintain product, packaging and merchandising solutions for fishing, boating, hunting and fitness markets• Streamlined a complex process with overlapping timelines, compliance regulations, varied sourcing base and seasonal launches• Participated in a leadership team, tasked with creating more employee passion for our categories, better leadership practices and a greater connection to the millennial… Show more • Managed product development and management, quality and marketing teams to develop and maintain product, packaging and merchandising solutions for fishing, boating, hunting and fitness markets• Streamlined a complex process with overlapping timelines, compliance regulations, varied sourcing base and seasonal launches• Participated in a leadership team, tasked with creating more employee passion for our categories, better leadership practices and a greater connection to the millennial workforce Show less

Northbrook, Il

• Managed product development, packaging, quality and project management teams to develop and maintain product, packaging and merchandising solutions for outdoor markets

Northbrook, Il

• Designed, developed and sourced apparel, accessories, attractants and bags for the hunting industry

Northbrook Il

• Designed and developed packaging, displays and products for the outdoor market: fishing, hunting, marine, fitness, camping and sports licensing• Designed patented tackle box system that attaches to a fishing rod, providing consumer convenience, manufacturing ease and consistent retail execution

• Managed the development, production and costing of packaging, retail and showroom fixtures, photography and marketing pieces for US and Internationally sold accessories

• Contract work for Doane Ag Services, Allsteel Furniture, Cerf Brothers Bag Company, Cardinal Brands and Ameribag

• Designed compelling, branded promotional products

• Design team leader responsible for EK’s core and licensed lines of stationery and accessories for wedding and baby shower events

• Involved in all aspects of the design process: research, design and development, client presentations, sample creation, packaging design and manufacturing approval• Managed schedules and projects for design team

Greater St. Louis

• Designed online and print advertisements, laid out production artwork for printed trade publications