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New York, Ny, Us

New York City Metropolitan Area

(largest North American manufacturer of men’s / boys’ tailored, technical, and casual clothing)Following the migration of the sublicensed Outerwear business in house, recruited to integrate and lead design teams as responsibility scaled to the management of 13 brand programs concurrently. Oversees 15-member fabric ordering / purchasing, product development, and PR / marketing teams for men’s Tailored Clothing, Technical Outerwear, and Casual Outerwear. Dotted line to fit tech team. Manages relationships with +30 suppliers worldwide.▪ Defined a unified collection strategy and standardized processes, reducing repetition and accelerating time-to-market.▪ Onboarded Kenneth Cole and Ben Sherman clients.▪ Worked closely with the Montreal office to project-manage SAP changes.▪ Determines the season aesthetic, develops digital line sheets and selling tools, selects showrooms and market samples, meets with mills to develop fabrics, presents trends to brands, conducts line reviews with executive teams, sets the line, meets with licensing, plans collection SKUs, reviews samples, and signs off on each garment.▪ Manages the garment pricing strategy to ensure the target margin for each brand.▪ Outlines the corrective action process with factories and mills to ensure on-time delivery.▪ Serves as an advisor to the C-suite.▪ Navigated team through Covid-19. Accelerated booking timelines by 3-4 months to mitigate supply chain constraints. ▪ Led the GRS / RCS certification process, obtaining commitments across the supply chain.▪ Contributor in driving supply chain expansion across Latin America, Asia, and Africa.▪ Attends trade show seminars on global initiatives and product innovation.▪ Designer brands: Ben Sherman, Calvin Klein, Chaps, DKNY, Kenneth Cole, Lauren, Ralph, Michael Kors, Michael Strahan, Psycho Bunny TailorRED, Tallia, and Tommy Hilfiger. Private-label partners: Bloomingdales, Lord & Taylor, Macy’s, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Brooks Brothers.

New York City Metropolitan Area

(one of the largest men’s and women’s apparel manufacturers in the U.S.)One of only a few employees retained in the acquisition of Jacob Siegel Co. Advanced to lead design and delivery of all branded creative components for Men’s Suits, Sport Coats, Pants, Topcoats, and Outerwear. Directed multiple programs concurrently and a 9-member team. Ensured compliance with licensing agreements. Managed relationships with company factories in Latin America and Asia.▪ Integrated the Jacob Siegel Co. outerwear design capability into The Levy Group product and corporate strategy.▪ Confidently navigated trends to adjust fabrication, technical attributes, and fits, creating timeless designs that remain today.▪ Traveled internationally to develop new fabric blends and oversee sampling / quality with factories and mills.▪ Leveraged state-of-the art software applications (e.g., PLM, PDM, Gerber AccuMark CAD) to visualize designs, create accurate patterns, and, ultimately, accelerate time-to-market.▪ Designer and private labels: Nautica, Perry Ellis, Buffalo, JCPenney (Stafford, J. Ferrar, Claiborne), and JW Nordstrom.

New York City Metropolitan Area

(entrepreneurial, innovative accessory design company targeting the luxury consumer market)Co-led the launch and management of this startup providing high-end, handmade handbags, accessories, and jewelry.▪ Secured distribution with retailers, including Saks Fifth Ave., Nordstrom, Intermix, and Scoop.▪ Represented the brand on the HSN. Worked with showroom partners on marketing and PR, establishing a celebrity following.▪ Worked closely with U.S. customs to ensure compliant, fair-trade sourcing and importing of exotic materials.

New York City Metropolitan Area

(+90-year-old design and manufacturing company specializing in children’s apparel; acquired by Li & Fung in 2011)One of only a few employees retained in the acquisition of Jacob Siegel Co. Managed product design and development. Created and maintained CAD tech packs. Guided season collections from design and sampling through production.▪ Led the integration of outerwear design into the Fishman & Tobin corporate structure and mass-market strategy. ▪ Worked closely with tech teams to transform designs and patterns for the transition of manufacturing from the Caribbean and Europe to Asia. Attended fabric shows, trade shows, and marketplaces worldwide to gain market and consumer insights.▪ Designer and private labels included Nautica, Saks Fifth Ave., Brooks Brothers, and Macy’s (Alfani, Club Room, Bar III).

New York City Metropolitan Area

($30M, +80-year-old design and manufacturing company specializing in topcoats; acquired by Fishman & Tobin in 2005, The Levy Group in 2007)Recruited, transitioning from Women’s Wear to Men’s Tailored Clothing. Co-led the end-to-end design process for licensed designer brands and private-label retail clients. Completed tech packs for manufacturing operations in the U.S., Italy, and the Dominican Republic. Managed trim sourcing, design, and purchasing.▪ Driving force behind the development and launch of the private-label business. Brands included Michael Kors, Ralph Lauren, and Nautica, Bill Blass, and Jones New York. Private-label partners included Macy’s, Lord & Taylor, Saks Fifth Ave., Bloomingdales, and Nordstrom.