Jan Harper Email & Phone Number

San Francisco Bay Area

Bearpaw – Romeo and Juliet, Inc., Citrus Heights, CA - Director of Product- Partnered with Designer to define global product assortment for Footwear, Apparel, and Accessories.- Facilitated communication and specifications with agents in Asia to develop product line for all categories to meet global needs.- Created product process for all product line communications with agents, factories, sales, and management.- Initiated new database with programmer to track all stages of development process through production.- Traveled to Asia monthly to work with agents to create product line development for all categories from creation through production.- Presented product assortment at sales meeting to sales representatives, and global distributors.Hanesbrands, C9 – Minneapolis, MN, -Product Merchandising Consultant - Product Merchandising Consultant for 12 week project C9 concept for Target.- Collaborated with design team, marketing, and merchandising to create product line for all genders.- Traveled to Asia to with design and development team to produce sample line for Target presentation.- Presented product line to Hanesbrands Management and Target buyers.

Los Angeles, Ca

- Merchandise each seasonal collection with product team– create color palette, fabric choices, technologies and actual styles to be developed and commercialize through to retail to ensure brand and commercial objectives are met.- Partner with Director of Apparel to plan overall strategy for apparel business worldwide, including sourcing direction. Interface and communicate daily with Marketing. - Communications and Sports Marketing to insure product is in line with brand direction and athlete’s needs.- Present apparel line to retailers and athletes at all trade shows, in house meetings, sales and management.- Oversee and manage 3 direct reports to execute global apparel product line development.

Portland, Or

- Defined the global product assortment for distribution in 39 countries, based on market needs.- Created global catalog to communicate product information and brand message to licensees and distributors.- Researched margins and currencies to determine final pricing for each International market.- Facilitated European Trade Show presentation and sell-in tools. Acted as the corporate representative with distributors and retailers for Life is good globally.

Portland, Or

Category Manager – Women’s and Girls Apparel Training For Sport 2003–2006- Successfully managed Product and Merchandising team to continue steady growth of 15%. - Researched and analyzed market trends to create innovative product and competitive position.- Developed relevant USA Market plans based on interpretation of international business plans. - Directed Product Managers and Merchandisers to meet all operational and business performance targets as defined by global marketing team and regional strategic business plan.- Coached and mentored team to achieve individual career goals.- Collaborated with Footwear, Accessories, T-Shirts and Licensed Kids Business to develop strategic category initiatives with holistic product stories. - Prepared and presented quarterly product presentations to global senior management and country managers at German headquarters. Responsible for USA sales meetings and key retailer product presentations.Product Line Manager - Global Adventure Outdoor Apparel 2001-2003- Partnered with Footwear counterparts to created global product line plan for design and development.- Researched and implemented leading edge fabric & finding innovations to become a market leader in functional outdoor apparel.

Beaverton, Or

- Executed style development from product creation through delivery.- Collaborated with cross-functional product team to maintain and track elements of the commercialization process to meet style timelines and delivery. - Created ‘Resource Book’ with fabric swatches and collateral marketing and merchandising materials to improve efficiency for Sales Associates.

- Fila Design and Development, Portland, OR. Office Manager, Footwear and Apparel Development, PLM.- Sunriver Ski and Sport Shop, Sunriver, OR. Manager, Accessory Buyer.- Independent Sales Rep, Ski/Snow/Skate, NW Territory. Lines included Authentic Fitness, Cold as Ice, Effe, Club Sportswear, Muskoka Lakes, SDI, Hobie, Persol, Anarchy, Stussy, 26 Red, Revo.