Reports to VP, Design and Development, Footwear & Accessories

Reported to VP of Operations. Managed private label and licensed footwear; including DSW, Target, Tesco, Nordstrom, Rachel Zoe, Bata, Ross, Gap, Marks, Who What Wear, Something Navy. Set direction for the product creation process; exhibited exceptional product eye and understanding of targeted market.• Developed new constructions to fit the specific market needs and price point with key focus on aesthetic, comfort, and production feasibility• Supervised the costing process to achieve the best possible cost throughout the product creation process.• Took cross country accountability and manage tactical relationships with sourcing offices and factory heads in Asia and Europe to achieve continuous upgrades of technical innovation application• Refined best practice of communication between cross-functional teams• Provided team with clear direction and goals that are aligned with business objective while creating a motivational and supportive work environment in which each team members are coached, trained, and challenged.• Established the technical standards and created the Footwear Technical Manual• Standardized and implemented the fit approval and risk assessment process• Drove implementation of the PLM system in 2016 and the upgrade in 2020

Reported to Division Head, mentored by President of the company. Translated design ideas into footwear tech pack to ensure product consistency exceeded customer expectations in respect to design integrity, perceived value, fit, comfort, and quality with the appropriate costing. • Researched for innovation and sustainability and commercialized new technology.• Led the pre-season material development, materialize the concept board.• Worked closely with sample room, factory production team, and QA. • Oversaw material confirmation, tech pack transfer, production grading and cutting die approval process.

• Promoted merchandises while providing appropriate customer services• Achieved store goals and targets with team• Performed cashier duties, closed/audited cash tills at times • Stylist in fitting rooms, organized merchandise to highlight featured products• Visual merchandising: created balanced, coordinated store displays