Gary Scott Email & Phone Number

Warrington, United Kingdom

Responsible for managing the EMEA Footwear development Team for Lifestyle, Kids and Performance product. Manage development of global lifestyle models from concept - production ready. Manage all target - final FOB’s. Travel seasonally to factories for new model development, factory transfer and product validation. Manage all material and full shoe testing to pass NB test standards prior to production ready.

Warrington, United Kingdom

Responsible for managing the EMEA Footwear development Team for Lifestyle, Kids and Performance product. Development of global lifestyle models from concept - production ready. Manage all target FOB’s. Travel each season to factories for new model development, factory transfer and product validation. Manage all material and full shoe testing to pass NB test standards prior to production ready.

Lake Forest, Ca.

Responsible for managing the US R&D Team for all footwear brands. Responsible for all Asia factory sourcing.Responsible for all costing and margin requirements. Travel each season to Asia to negotiate FOBs with factoriesdirectly. Improved overall gross margin by 5%. Have improved overall quality of all photo and salesman samples and have ensured 100% on-time delivery.

Lake Forest, Ca.

Responsible for managing the footwear development, material sourcing, costing and timelines for Emerica, EtniesGirl, Kids, and eS. Traveled regularly to China and Vietnam.

Lake Forest, Ca.

Developed product from initial tech packs trough Confirmation.Work with Design team regarding pattern and construction issues.Direct liaison for Asia regarding all development requests.Develop all new outsoles from tech pack trough blue print to sample molds. Extensive travel to Asia each season for sales sample confirmation and review of new season tech packs.

Irvine, Ca.

Avia (Basketball, Running, Walking)Responsible for the development of footwear from conception to confirmation across multiple categories. Accountable for all tech packages, tech drawings, blueprint reviews and modifications. Traveled extensively to Asia during early development stages.

Irvine, Ca.

Responsible for the creation of all specification sheets . Accountable for all tech packages sent to to China. Traveledseasonally to Asia during early development stages. Supported the shipping of samples and handling of specialprojects.

Santa Fe Springs, Ca.

Responsible for the development of designated Men’s SMU product and takedowns. Corrected blueprints from concept to design. Created and maintained spec sheets from conception to conrmation. Supported Bike division with expertise in cycling, product testing and design formulation.

Santa Fe Springs, Ca.

Arranged test group, consisting of pro skateboarders, cyclists and extreme sport athletes into the “Wear Test Program”. Maintained records of development tests of shoes for quality of pattern, durability and comfort. Initiated Fit Test Program to standardize size runs and fit for all genders. Supported Development Group with fi test results. Provided Asia Team with fit and wear test issues on a weekly basis.

Received, documented and maintained all incoming development shipments and invoices. Responsible for salesshipments of bulk seasonal product for all genders. Processed and tracked sample orders for accounts and sales representatives per the Sample Request System. Set up product displays for sales conferences, trade shows, andcorporate conference rooms. Coordinated and managed “PR Closet”.