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Goleta, Ca, Us

Goleta, Ca, Us

Manage development of non-footwear product categories for the UGG brand, growing the Apparel, Accessories, Socks andHome categories from $2M to $35M. Led department through periods of significant organizational change, restructuring, and establishment of Go-To-Market (GTM) processes.MANAGEMENTLead team of Product Developers in product creation process from design briefs through samples and final productionReview strategies and seasonal goals for areas of opportunity with VPs of Product, Design, and Development, and Directors of Product, Costing, and MaterialsPlan and execute development in accordance with critical time lines and key milestones across multiple seasons, ensuring product delivers on time and to brand standardsCollaborate with U.S. & China Costing Managers on negotiated pricing per category, saving on average 2-3% GMPRODUCT DEVELOPMENTReview high risk styles with lead developers throughout season, troubleshooting and determining solutionsKey participant in line reviews, capturing comments and raising any production concerns with key stakeholdersCreator of seasonal development calendar, incorporating input from Product and US & China Development teams, and updating critical milestones throughout seasonEvaluate specifications sent to factories for potential construction, material, fit, wear and cost concernsGenerated spec packages for new in-house category launches prior to staffing up for handbags, small leathergoods and home goods categoriesOversee prompt delivery of salesman sample and special sample buys for sales, marketing and PR needsSOURCING & VENDOR RELATIONSReview quarterly performance audits of factories, suppliers, and vendors to ensure brand standards and needs are metSource new factories to support product category expansion alongside Sr. Director of Sourcing and Director of DevelopmentMaintain relationships with suppliers, factories, and vendors through multiple communication channels and touch points

Goleta, Ca, Us

Managing Development of Lifestyle Dept.: Apparel, Handbags & Slg's, Socks, & Home Goods. Manage seasonal product development of overlapping seasons and categories to bring to life Quality Product, On Time and at the Right price. * Work daily with team to continuously develop multiple seasons of product and track progress* Follow different timelines of multiple projects and seasons in order to deliver correct product on time at each seasons' milestones in each category* Review specifications sent to factories at each milestone for handbags, slg's, and homeReview and collaborate with U.S and China development and costing teams to negotiate pricing for each category* Develop new relationships with suppliers, factories, vendors through pone, email, trade shows, and personal interactionReview Supplier base to be sure they are performing to our standards and meeting our needs along with data supplied by Sourcing team* Communicate daily with overseas and domestic vendors China Development team* Create seasonal Calendar

Goleta, Ca, Us

Hired to handle product development for brand new in-house Handbags & Small Leathergood line for UGG for Men's & Women's. Initial season launched with a team of 3 in US for design, development, merchandising and 1 Developer in China was Fall 2011. In addition to responsibilities I continue to have through being a Sr. Manager and Director during my time as the sole Developer I did all the day to day correspondence, CBS reviews, development, tech packs, BOM's throughout the entire product life cycle from receipt of Design to final Specs for Production. PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTOversee prompt delivery of salesman sample and special sample buys for sales, marketing and PR needsCoordinate with Duty Lawyers to obtain HTS Codes/Duty rates for costing and importing for all productsExecuted double sourcing of 121 handbag and small leather goods SKUs across 3 factories with single China developer for Fall 2012COSTINGHandled all Pricer reports throughout 2010 – 2014 seasons, distributing to finance teams globallyNegotiated with factories to achieve set margins with support of the China based Costing Director

Freelance product development for leathergoods industry.

Managed all day-to-day operations of an original equipment manufacturer from inception to sale of business and licensing agreement. Primary responsibilities included general management, sales/customer service, and production.• Successfully negotiated the sale of Pakcepts, LLC in September 2009. • Managed staff of Designers, Machinists and Consultants• Maintained all responsibilities related to personnel• Managed front office duties• Compiled pricing and issued quotes to Customers• Developed customer relationships through phone, email, trade shows, and personal interaction• Sourced vendors specific to product needs and allocated work• Ordered components, raw materials, supplies and monitored deliveries• Established/tracked/managed production schedule

New York, Us

Primary liaison with external vendors, corporate parent and in-house designers in high-end leathergoods company. Successfully managed 3 seasons of product development for 4 different brands for both men and women. Consistently delivered quality product ontime and to budget in a high pressure, short lead-time environment. • Designed and developed new product related to Purple Label, Collection, Black Label, and Blue Label brands• Trained and supervised assistants in executing the product manager responsibilities• Reviewed salesman samples to submit final spec packets and comments to production, quality control, and factories• Calculated invoices for samples made specifically for Fashion Shows, Showroom Openings and Line Concept meetings• Met with belt and hardware manufacturers’ in Italy and England to gain knowledge of their capabilities, expand our vendor list for specific brands, develop new product for upcoming seasons, follow up on current product in work, discuss and resolve any production issues and deadline concerns

New York, Us

Managed all aspects of product development for 5 separate women’s lines for 6 seasons. Responsible for establishing/maintaining vendor relationships, deliver completed samples and lines on time and to spec within allotted budget. • Developed product each season in conjunction with Ralph Lauren Corporate and New Campaign design teams for Collection, Black Label, Blue Label, Lauren, and FOA (Factory Stores of America)• Developed product specifically for Fashion Shows, Showroom Openings and Line Concept meetings• Worked with Design and Product Development Directors to determine style direction, materials, construction, and appropriate factory• Sourced new materials with Design and Product Development Directors• Provided the Merchandise Team with pertinent information to create line lists for market week • Created spec packets based on design sketches and followed product through to final design• Submitted spec packets to production, quality control, and factories upon final approval of product • Corresponded with overseas vendors daily in China, Argentina, Italy, and England to follow up on specific styles with issues or changes due to factories capabilities or corporate requests• Visited factories in Italy and England to understand their capabilities better, development new product, follow up on current product in work and discuss any production problems• Submitted invoices for samples made specifically for Fashion Shows, Showroom Openings and Line Concept meetings• Consistently met delivery deadlines for any events, and worked with Design to implement any changes needed or additions• Attended Linea Pelle trade show• Collaborated with Assistant Product Manager in pricing, ordering, tracking and distributing salesman samples

New York, Us

Responsible for daily product development needs of 4 separate belt and small leathergood lines. • Assisted product development each season with Product Manager and Design with Collection, Black Label, Lauren, and FOA (Factory Stores of America)• Corresponded daily with overseas vendors in China, Argentina, Italy, and England to follow up on all styles in development and solve any issues with design, delivery, materials, style change requests or corrections. • Submitted final spec packets after view with design and Product Manager to production, quality control and factories• Ordered, tracked, and distributed salesman samples• Requested and received pricing for all styles entered into lines each season

Assistant Designer Primary assistant to head designer of handbags and small leathergoods. • Assisted in developing an entire full collection of day & evening bags • Assisted in design & developing small leathergoods • Sourced materials and trims, corresponded daily with overseas vendors, and completed final spec packages

Assistant DesignerPrimary assistant for wovens division.• Designer of woven division, assisted with knits and sweaters• Designed flats for presentation boards• Assisted in managing spec packages• Worked with in-house spec technician team to perfect prototypes and pre-production samples for production