Oversee all aspects of the business while managing a team of creative professionals. We’re creators of stories told through our many different lenses on the ground and in the sky. We’re also FAA Part 107 certified drone pilots.

-Liason between global business users and Frontech developers to provide exceptional support to PLM business users for Quiksilver, Roxy, and DC brands.-Problem solve any system issues before they arise and on impact from business users while providing training where needed. -Collaborate with PLM users to define, design, and execute new business requirements in order to improve system processes.-Participated in various stages of rolling out new system functionality while employing testing and user guides.-Work with Global PLM lead and PLM technical partners to assist in any cross-functional projects.-Collaborate with global partners on system efficiencies.-Lead Licensee functionality testing with cross-functional business partners in order to roll out a global license platform.-Manage raw material database to ensure business users have the correct materials in place at peak workload periods.

-Worked closely with the Head of Calendar to implement global calendars for Apparel, Accessories, and Footwear for all three brands.-Shortened sourcing calendar by eliminating low value added steps, parallel processing, and streamline activities.-Conduct Calendar Steering Committee meetings to review key milestones to determine correct injection into global calendars.-Collaborate with 09 Solutions team to implement global calendars into the cloud for maximum visibility. -Created various production lead time matrices to define and ultimately reduce speed to market.

-Assisting the owner with obtaining new clients in LA/OC area.-Collaborating on different marketing techniques in order to execute thru various mediums.-Implemented Google Analytics to ensure highest potential visibility.-Assisting graphic designer in company’s new website layout/design.

-Responsible for all aspects of development, sourcing, production, and delivery from concept to consumer across three seasons at any given time for both Core and Outlet businesses.-Developed on average 65+ styles or 230+ skus per season between fleece, sweaters, and wovens from initial concept, while maintaining a clear understanding of IMU target, retail target, country of origin, and cost.-Oversaw on average 400k units between all categories each season.-Maximizing margin through different sourcing channels on an average of 70%+.-Awarded achievement and received promotion from Assistant to Associate Product Manager in 2/11.-Team up with Logistics dept to expedite deliveries where possible and to consolidate orders at various origins to increase overall margin.-Track development with sourcing partners for all fabrics,trims, lab dips, strike offs, development samples, and wash standards while updating product matrices and WIP.-Collaborating with cross functional business partners on monitoring time/action calendars to hit target calendar dates.-Sourcing new vendors to achieve greater margin and lead times both domestically and overseas specifically Bangladesh.-Collaborate with Core and Outlet buyers on each season’s promo vehicle for each category in order to efficiently develop, source, and produce in the most cost effective country of origin.

-Responsible for all aspects of the graphic design function, creating highly effective and innovative marketing collateral, brochures, and website content.-Implemented Google Analytics to ensure highest potential visibility.-Assist in new client projects when needed.

-Worked collaboratively with talented design group to execute men’s bottoms and jackets.-Utilized Garmatech software to develop new product matrices that led to optimized levels of sales and marketing performance.-Developed strong professional relationships with the vendor base; distributed tech packs and performed follow up to determine the timelines and progress of seasonal work in progress.-Worked closely with design group to review and approve all necessary submits; lab dips, strike offs, bulk, etc.

-Demonstrated resourcefulness in all areas of product development and utilized various market research mediums to design new styles in collaboration with men’s designer.-Responsible for the development of new line guides and product matrices, supporting the sales and marketing function with seasonal business development objectives.-Responsible for overseas sourcing to support full-package production development functions.

-Collaborated with subcontractors in all areas of catalog and brochure production and developed effective backdrop designs to support the successful marketing of new sunglass styles.-Worked closely with the head graphics designer on the creation and implementation of new logos and hang tags that successfully positioned products within a highly competitive market.-Managed all the photography for new product styles to be implemented in brochures/catalogs.