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Burlington, Vermont Area

Peterborough, Nh

Responsible for the product development process for all EMS brand equipment including backpacks, tents, sleeping bags, travel gear, and accessories. • Simultaneously managed multiple projects on different timelines from initial brief through concept ideation, prototype evaluation, spec pack creation, and production. • Developed spec packs in Adobe Illustrator and PLM for handoff to manufacturing partners..• Evaluated all prototypes and communicated comments and revisions to vendors.• Performed regular product testing, in the lab and the field, to ensure that all products meet or exceed EMS quality standards. Communicated results and found solutions to problems.• Worked closely with partners in sourcing, design, merchandising, and marketing to develop and execute product strategy.• Maintain relationships with store staff and customers and implement their feedback in the design process.

Peterborough, Nh

Managed the flow of product for the Climb, Paddle, Ski, and Snowshoe product categories.• Allocated product to maintain appropriate inventory levels across 70+ stores.• Worked closely with Product Managers to build product assortments by store.• Analyzed sales trends and sell through and reacted to maximize sales, margin and turn.• Maintained relationships with store teams and used their feedback to optimize assortments.

Niskayuna, Ny

• Drove business by focusing on key product categories with opportunity for growth.• Finished fiscal 2009 #1 in the company as a percent of our sales plan and last year sales.• Doubled store contribution goals by improving sales while reducing operational costs.• Created an energized team environment that made for a fun and productive work environmentfor staff as well as a positive shopping experience for our customers.

Rochester, Ny

Niskayuna, Ny

Niskayuna, Ny