With my successful history working with some of the leading brands in the market, I will lead and support developing your new product to bring it to market. Sourcing the best manufacturing facilities globally. Negotiating cost & managing product quality for delivery & launch.Skilled in Sourcing & Production*Factory Scoping*RM Sourcing & negotiation* Facilitate Product Testing & Social Compliance needs*Quality ControlSkilled in Product Development & Pre Production*Development communication with suppliers and vendors*Cross functional team communication (Design, Tech design etc.*Manage Development calendar & Product life cycle for on time delivery*Establish MOQ/MCQ*Manage Product cost through development cycle*Manage Product Risk assessment

Design and development of Intimate apparel product for a Missy and Plus size customer.

Built the Product Development and Pre Production team for the sub brand PINK, for Victoria's Secret Strores. Oversaw fabric sourcing, garment fit, development and production, trim branding and development. Started as Director in 2002 with a small team of 1 direct report and built the team to 18 over the 5+ years.

Responsible for the execution of design intent through to production approval for Gap Body Intimates.

Responsible for the Bras, Pants and Shapewear department, assisting the Product Merchandise Manager to develop and present new product lines and launches.

Responsibilities included working on Sleepwear for the business, maintaining fit approvals ffor this category, in synthetic and cotton for Victorias Secret Stores division.