Manage, design and develop fashion jewelry for retailers such as Macy's Charter club, Club Monaco, Henri Bendels, Kate Spade, bebe, Nordstrom Rack and Wholesalers such as Miriam Haskell. Merchandise and design full lines for new and upcoming brands as well as create presentations. Established a development calendar to ensure timely completion of samples and productionNegotiate costs, with overseas factories ensuring margin targets are met. Recommend alternative… Show more Manage, design and develop fashion jewelry for retailers such as Macy's Charter club, Club Monaco, Henri Bendels, Kate Spade, bebe, Nordstrom Rack and Wholesalers such as Miriam Haskell. Merchandise and design full lines for new and upcoming brands as well as create presentations. Established a development calendar to ensure timely completion of samples and productionNegotiate costs, with overseas factories ensuring margin targets are met. Recommend alternative manufacturing techniques, component parts, etc., to reduce price while maintaining design integrity.Insure all products meet aesthetic and quality expectations. Review Approval, PP and TOP samples. Manage a team of 6-10 workers. Run weekly meetings to review all WIP reports to ensure all development and production is on time. Show less

Managed line development resulting in first season sales of $600,000Maintained all communication with overseas factories and suppliersResearched product placement Conducted multiple fit sessionsDefined product strategies and road-maps

Conceptualized and researched new accessory ideasSelected materials and trims in accordance with budgets requiredDesigned presentation boards and packagingAnalyzed testing functionality and performanceFounded an internship program and mentored 5 studentsManaged accounts such as Anne Taylor, American Eagle, Banana Republic, Chico's, Gap and Old Navy

Created and tracked weekly sales reportsPresented merchandise to high-end retail clientsPerformed day to day operations and maintenance