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Seattle

Greater Seattle Area

Key Accomplishments• Developed, tested and launched the Fabric Development Tool which standardized the development of raw materials for Private Brands. This tool was adopted globally resulting in 45% reduction in development time and 60% reduction in development cost (season over season) while also generating automated metrics to measure service, program effectiveness in addition to providing visibility and data for leadership.• Identified the opportunity to consolidate multi regional… Show more Key Accomplishments• Developed, tested and launched the Fabric Development Tool which standardized the development of raw materials for Private Brands. This tool was adopted globally resulting in 45% reduction in development time and 60% reduction in development cost (season over season) while also generating automated metrics to measure service, program effectiveness in addition to providing visibility and data for leadership.• Identified the opportunity to consolidate multi regional development into a single global standardized database which was achieved by managing cross-organizational collaboration in 4 different countries. The database was accessible globally via an info-sec approved app that was scalable depending on team needs.• Led a 12 person team that created a simplified centralized file storage system with greater file accessibility using standardized file trackers. The system reduced inter-team dependencies, allowed outside vendors infosec-compliant access, streamline ongoing vendor outreach for artwork recovery, and prepared files for onboarding.• Built and managed Cross-functional relationships with legal, info-sec, engineering, and product design teams located in-house and in foreign offices. Show less

Greater Seattle Area

Key Accomplishments• Created the Global Inventory Analysis Report (GIA) a seller facing lead nurturing tool that compares seller’s existing catalog with the Marketplace they are expanding into. GIA report was adopted by both US to EU and US to China Global Selling teams.• Designed Standardized Sales Process Email templates that are used by account managers to educate Sellers with consistent and compressive content. Templates became SOP for US to EU and have been used by other Global… Show more Key Accomplishments• Created the Global Inventory Analysis Report (GIA) a seller facing lead nurturing tool that compares seller’s existing catalog with the Marketplace they are expanding into. GIA report was adopted by both US to EU and US to China Global Selling teams.• Designed Standardized Sales Process Email templates that are used by account managers to educate Sellers with consistent and compressive content. Templates became SOP for US to EU and have been used by other Global Sales teams.• Created a series of US to EU Launch Process Infographics as a simple yet informative visual guide that is used to explain the various stages of the launch process to the seller.• Developed the content and automated recruitment process for the Global Selling Recruitment Webinar which has accounted for 25% of all European DSR launches year to date.• Designed numerous successful automated marketing campaigns including Sponsored Products (20% Enable rate), FBA Export (33.5% Enable Rate), US to EU Selection Parity (33.7% increase in offers added) and VCS (66% Open rate, 27% activated Show less

Los Angeles

Created and shaped new brands included planning, designing, sourcing, organization, estimating, managing resources and staff, tracking and controlling products, ensuring quality and vendor relations, analyzed sales and key metrics to identify business opportunities.Key Accomplishments• Developed an entirely domestic supply chain utilizing environmentally sustainable wool sourced from an Oregon ranch and final production in Los Angles • Built the unique brand identity of numerous… Show more Created and shaped new brands included planning, designing, sourcing, organization, estimating, managing resources and staff, tracking and controlling products, ensuring quality and vendor relations, analyzed sales and key metrics to identify business opportunities.Key Accomplishments• Developed an entirely domestic supply chain utilizing environmentally sustainable wool sourced from an Oregon ranch and final production in Los Angles • Built the unique brand identity of numerous companies from initial planning stages through design, production, sales and marketing. Expanded product development with vendors in China, to facilitate business expansion and recommend strategies to optimize sales and expand customer base. Show less

Calabasas, California, United States

Fashion Lab, Calabasas, CA Senior Project ManagerPrincipal strategist and visionary in charge of mapping operational direction and product development initiatives which included planning, designing, sourcing, organization, estimating, managing resources and staff, tracking and controlling products, managing risk and opportunity, ensuring quality and vendor relations through communication and documentation. Key Accomplishments• Oversaw, led and directed the daily… Show more Fashion Lab, Calabasas, CA Senior Project ManagerPrincipal strategist and visionary in charge of mapping operational direction and product development initiatives which included planning, designing, sourcing, organization, estimating, managing resources and staff, tracking and controlling products, managing risk and opportunity, ensuring quality and vendor relations through communication and documentation. Key Accomplishments• Oversaw, led and directed the daily operations of the Merchandising, Design and Production Team ensuring high-level product quality standards. Increased productivity by streamlining communication with international office.• Identified areas of opportunity and strategically collaborated with vendors in China, India, Italy and the United States to facilitate business expansion and recommend strategies to optimize sales and expand customer base. Show less

Irvine, California, United States

Newport Sportswear, Irvine, CA Senior Project ManagerTook charge and drove annually sales revenue from $1M to $22M. Aggressively negotiated licenses to well-known Brands including Levis, Dockers, Reebok and Karen Neuberger. Managed a domestic staff of 20 and international staff of 35. Led and directed sales staff in New York and Los Angeles offices. Key Accomplishments• Conceptualized, developed and created buying plans for private label brands, Levi’s Company Stores… Show more Newport Sportswear, Irvine, CA Senior Project ManagerTook charge and drove annually sales revenue from $1M to $22M. Aggressively negotiated licenses to well-known Brands including Levis, Dockers, Reebok and Karen Neuberger. Managed a domestic staff of 20 and international staff of 35. Led and directed sales staff in New York and Los Angeles offices. Key Accomplishments• Conceptualized, developed and created buying plans for private label brands, Levi’s Company Stores and Macy’s. Developed private label brands that sold over 1 million units annually in major retailers Macy’s, Levi’s Company Stores, Dillard’s, Kohl’s, Costco, Sam’s Club, Target, and Wal-Mart. Designed and implemented upscale Young Contemporary collection for Macy’s stores.• Assimilated into the culture while living in Shanghai and New Delhi to work directly with International staff. Show less

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science And Government

Activities and Societies: Phi Alpha Delta

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), Political Science And Government

Activities and Societies: Graduated Cum Laude • Honors • Dean's list • Phi Theta Kappa