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Portland, OR, US

Portland, Oregon, United States

• Drive end to end footwear creation process for models across all categories. Partner with product and global development teams to create physical samples from 2D designs that meet design intent and KEEN standards.
• Facilitate multi-sourced models and factory transfers to ensure product consistency and manufacturability.
• Explore cost saving measures seasonally to support category margin targets.
• Manage advanced models to support team workload, expanding technical knowledge and skill set.
• Support 3D sample rendering to improve turn time and reduce financial and factory strain of physical sample production.
• Partner with Fit Team to conduct fit and wear tests to confirm proper fit or identify areas of concern.

• Managed and maintained 5K+ textiles and trims as reference for design and development teams. Created and maintained digital library for increased usability. Provided cross-functional teams with tools to make quick.
• Built extensive knowledge of Nike textiles and trims, advising designers and developers on materials aligning with material direction and business needs.
• Ensured product accuracy by managing product database and log of all approved textiles and trims.
• Drove creation of digital visual material library, increasing speed in textile and trim decisions.
• Coordinated with vendors and LO's, arranging ordering of business-critical textiles.
• Expanded textile knowledge base through collaboration with Textile and Trim Teams on special projects.

• Managed 30+ models across 5 seasons. Drove BOM process from creation to final release, led team through product meetings, and facilitated sample order, intake, organization, and disposal.
• Communicated cross-functional team goals and visions with Asia partners, preventing or minimizing mistakes to save time.
• Increased footwear manufacturing knowledge by expanding experience in tech pack creation, leading product handoffs, and scrutinies.
• Navigated key BOM deadlines, ensuring product accuracy and on-time delivery.
• Maintained positive workflow and smooth transactions by establishing strong, trusted relationships with cross-functional and factory partners.
• Evolved influencing and creative problem-solving skills within triad, providing solutions and different ideas to problems through the product creation process.

• Oversaw 2 Promo models (2019 Doernbecher Freestyle model and Barry Sanders / Detroit Lions Commemoration) and 2 Inline models (Young Athletes Flyease). Transformed 2D design into 3D sample that met needs of team and.
• Collaborated with Inline partners, supporting consistency across Promo / Inline product offering.
• Drove multi-sample process on shortened calendar, ensuring achievement of Design team intent.
• Delivered amazing, manufacturable products while dealing with ambiguity, meeting design intent and providing consumer-heightened footwear experience.

Master Of Education - Med, Elementary Education And Teaching

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Education