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• Lead a team of three product developers, overseeing roughly 1,000 to 1,500 SKU’s annually. • Successfully trained two Associate Product Developers to manage the Core Line, Convention, and Web Exclusive accounts, with one being promoted to a Product Developer position during the process.• Enhanced the functionality of Loungefly Apparel by fostering better communication between the product development team and overseas partners. Optimized product development processes by outsourcing patternmaking tasks to factories, which helped clear backlog on delayed projects and established a more efficient foundation for future apparel development.• Lead the development of all innovation including materials, applications, and silhouettes, that are presented to the executive team during the Annual Creative Summit, and included in future development. • Implement new strategies to streamline product development processes, enabling the department to handle a higher volume of SKUs without increasing headcount or overloading workloads.• Managed the development of Loungefly's premium program, Loungefly x Swarovski.• Oversaw cost engineering exercises between developers, manufacturers, and sourcing partners.

• Led the development of approximately 1,200+ SKUs annually, including packaging design and development. • Oversaw the creation of a new sub-brand, LF Collectiv, and the launch of two new product categories: Pets and Stationery. • Effectively trained and mentored Associate Product Developers on the entire development process, including vendor communication, cost engineering, tech pack creation, and adherence to Loungefly’s quality standards.• Managed daily communication with overseas and internal partners.• Developed comprehensive tech packs that included material specifications and detailed application layouts.• Provided cost optimization solutions for all items that did not meet margin targets. • Inspected all pre-production and top of production samples to assure they were accurate and met quality standards.

• Managed the completion of roughly 1,000 tech packs annually. • Collaborated with overseas and Funko partners to establish a standardized process ensuring all limited-edition convention items received the appropriate packaging and were consistent across both Softline’s and hardlines. • Collaborated with senior leaders to develop a new cross-functional sample review process that greatly improved communication during the company’s rebuilding phase following the impacts of COVID-19.• Assisted in the creation of product development calendars. • Created cads and tech packs for all innovation projects. • Facilitated the approval of all artworks by licensing partners and buyers.

• Oversaw the development and tech design for the Hot Topic account, managing approximately 800 SKUs per year.• Strategically incorporated unique materials and cost-effective applications to elevate simple designs for our more budget-conscious accounts, resulting in increased sales while preserving profitability. • Gained expertise in the construction of unique figural bags and the execution of intricate applications, which led to my transition to overseeing the development of our premium Box Lunch account.• Led sample meetings with creative teams to assure that detailed comments are communicated to overseas partners. • Track each item using project management tracking documents and our application development software to make sure that all items follow a strict timeline and meet vessel dates.

• Developed tech packs for soft goods, including socks, sweatshirts, t-shirts, and hats. • Shadowed the design team to gain insight into the production process, from concept to top-of-production.• Collaborated with sales and marketing teams to ensure the website was consistently updated. • Coordinated and organized all samples based on the daily photoshoot schedule.

• Coordinated and participated in fashion consultations.• Conducted inventory of all samples and followed up with sample specialists and buyers on any missing items.• Photographed and cataloged samples by trend to create trend books and the "Million Dollar Items" book. Wrote detailed descriptions and explanations for each trend featured in the books.• Designed advertisements and trend posters for the biannual trend forecasting seminars. Managed the setup, arrangement, and breakdown of the seminar layout. Actively participated in presenting trend samples during the seminars.