Jewelry / Cosmetics / Personal care

Managing packaging rebranding project in the aspect of sourcing, costing and approvals.• Create and detail reports outlining performance metrics, costs, and maintaining timelines.• Collaborate daily with vendors to negotiate pricing on multiple packaging types, such as hosiery envelopes, sock bands,ecofriendly plastic polybags, stickers, and woven labels.• Track project statuses and implement proactive problem-solving techniques to achieve favorable outcomes.• Identify short and long term needs to set adequate timelines for project execution.

•Creative Team Project Manager - monitored the progress of all packaging related projects. Managed the workload of the design and copy teams.•Managed packaging development from conception through production•Led the company wide packaging sustainability initiative •Sourced innovative packaging with suppliers worldwide•Managed vendor matrix optimization and onboarding •Implemented costing models and negotiated cogs

•Led sourcing and development for all packaging items. •Sourced components, unit cartons, shipping corrugate, custom merchandise and PR mailer boxes.•Met weekly with our CEO and Formulation team to ideate on new concepts for future launches.•Managed component related testing with our contract manufacturers.•Obtained all packaging related documents, such as dielines, proofs, and spec sheets.•Analyzed industry trends to bring cutting edge packaging concepts to the table.•Managed all aspects of quoting

• Ensure the procurement of goods by managing to a strict Time and Action Calendar and pushing external vendors and internal partners to meet aggressive deadlines.• Negotiate cost of goods through strong conversations and pushing vendors to obtain the absolute best cost for profitable margin.• Interface with vendors daily across ten different countries, to align on the most up to date information regarding product details and any revisions that may affect cost or delivery.• Contribute to new sourcing strategies that support and execute our vendor allocation matrix.• Ensure the most updated cost revisions, date modifications and quantity changes are reflected in our systems.• Developed a detailed tracking system to monitor and stay apprised on the status of product components to guarantee key timelines are being met and accounted for.

Associate Manager of Product Development- Black Label Collection As Assoc. PD Manager I am solely responsible for handling all daily PD functions pertaining to Black Label product •Black label is an exclusive business within the Chicos brand that is responsible for developing & delivering cohesive collections of clothing 10-12 times a year.•The collection is comprised of Tops, Bottoms, Dresses, Skirts, etc. •Fabrications include wovens, knits, sweaters, & Denim • Responsible for continuing to carry out all of the previous task I owned as an assistant with additional responsibilities & more ownership•Report directly into director & VP level leaders

•Provided support to various categories such as Denim, Woven tops & The Black Label Collection. •Assisted the design team in executing order details to ensure we obtain the desired product •Tracked & obtained packages and reviewed daily submissions •Maintained Flex PLM system entering submit request, approval comments and garment related updates for my vendors & cross functional partners •Attended all milestone meetings pertaining to product from concept to production• Led cross functional meetings by providing the most updated information concerning all conceptual and on order product •Attended biweekly FIT sessions, relay any aesthetic changes to the vendors and update the Flex PLM system •Attend weekly fabric R&D meetings, assist in selecting fabrics •Request and track samples for all of our major seasonal meetings •Prep samples and merchandise all samples to show for major meetings to VP level superiors•Review yarns for sweater development •Review & and advise on denim fabric and wash development

• Selected to participate in a 12 week training program that is designed to “Develop the Most Amazing Future Leaders of Chico’s FAS”• Engaged in -class sessions, Executive level round table discussions, on the job training in Chico’s Woven Tops category•Evaluated a business case study, analyzed the opportunities of the business and presented a strategy to improve the business to our CEO, Brand Presidents & Executive team members

As Assistant Manager, I’ve aided in directing two different incredible teams and have worked to increase the profitability of each multimillion dollar location; Analyze financial reports (KPIs); Evaluate employee performances; Style clients; Inventory and Supply Management; Visual Merchandise; Organize and Carryout Promotional Events; Provide the “Most Amazing Customer Service.”