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Develop branded content to be used for marketing campaigns targeting Minnesota moms. Manage social media accounts and measure analytics for two franchises in order to improve engagement and relationships with customers. Assist in planning events of 10,000+ Minnesota moms to ensure that effective operations and maximum brand reach is obtained. Interact with customers, consignors and other employees to collect feedback and maintain a high level of customer service.

Successfully led product development efforts for mattress category including product renovation, new product launches, and new product pipeline. Ensured cross-functional alignment during all stages of the development cycle. Effectively identified, prioritized and maintained detailed documentation of all product development deliverables. Evaluated product craftsmanship, quality and performance for adherence to company expectations. Collaborated with cross-functional partners to present research findings and development recommendations to company executives through formal stage gate processes. Identified areas of opportunity to improve product function, quality and value while decreasing cost of goods. Managed and maintained detailed product development schedules utilizing Microsoft Project. Closely managed compliance testing efforts to ensure successful product introductions. Established and grew strong strategic business relationships with global partners.

Successfully designed and developed products that met consumer needs, company cost targets, timelines, and regulatory requirements. Assisted with market research to determine global new product opportunities and define product roadmap. Managed design, development, and sourcing processes for new and existing hard line products. Prepared and presented new product recommendations through formal stage gate processes. Collaborated with overseas manufacturing partners, engineering and design partners, cross-functional teams and retail customers to successfully develop, launch and optimize juvenile products. Identified and negotiated a 13.4% unit cost reduction to achieve goal costing while improving quality and function of the product. Responsible for product compliance in a highly regulated environment; led QA and inspection protocol. Participated in ASTM committee regulation drafting. Executed consumer packaging and developed user manuals. Partnered with sales, marketing communications, and customer service to ensure successful launches of new items.

Managed the relationship between retail customers, vendors and overseas manufacturing teams in an efficient and effective manner. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative products that surpassed customers’ needs and costing goals. Reviewed product specifications and samples to ensure that a high level of quality and workmanship was achieved. Communicated daily with overseas factories, U.S. fulfillment facilities and retail buyers to meet deadlines, answer questions and resolve problems in a timely manner. Analyzed costing, sales and market trends in order to track successes and pinpoint areas of opportunity.

Researched benchmarks and developed trend documents to be used as design inspiration for children's, women’s outerwear, plus size and maternity clothing. Created and modified Illustrator CADs to reflect design changes and accurate sample detailing. Developed textile artwork to be used on garments. Communicated effectively with cross-functional teams and vendor partners. Managed and organized vendor and supplier samples.

Designed and developed new garment styles that met clients’ needs while following industrytrends. Identified and sourced appropriate fabrics, notions and construction methods for allgarments. Created original design sketches, flats and technical specifications to be used bymanufacturing companies. Collaborated and communicated closely with overseas manufacturing companies to ensure that desired fit, product quality and deadlines were achieved. Worked independently and with F/X Fusion Owner to make important design and purchase order decisions. Created and maintained content for social media accounts and brand marketing campaigns.

Created original artwork using Adobe products and developed marketing campaigns incorporating print collateral, html encoded emails, infographics and professional presentation decks to be used by Taylor companies when presenting to Fortune 500 clients. Collaborated and communicated with Taylor Corporation Executives and Relationship Managers to efficiently meet tight deadlines and exceed client needs.

Developed and implemented marketing campaigns to gain interest, readers and followers. Oversaw social media accounts to build web presence and followers. Collaborated with writing team of 20 students to present newspaper content in an organized, aesthetically pleasing manner using Adobe products. Maintained and improved website to ensure effective operations.

Developed textile identification study material and updated existing materials to better meet students’ needs. Organized and held weekly textile identification study sessions for 10- 20 students. Presented garment construction lectures and assisted students with individual garment projects. Worked closely with students and professors to meet tight deadlines and answer construction questions in a timely manner.

Planned and developed engaging events focused on community, service, and diversity. Presented event information to 30 student peers and department faculty in a clear and organized manner. Mediated disagreements while assisting student residents and staff members in resolving conflict. Supervised student residents while meeting department deadlines and effectively managing time constraints.

Organized and initiated interviews of students, professional staff and non-profit site directors to be used for academic research on Community Work and Learning. Assembled and compiled visual database libraries using Adobe Premiere Design. Created informative, aesthetically pleasing videos to be used in classes at St. Catherine University.

Planned and coordinated weekly events of 100-300 people. Communicated and met with clients to develop event plans and meet client expectations. Oversaw and delegated tasks to a staff of 5-15 members in order to ensure efficient operations.