Oversee process of bringing product from concept to customer from start to finish for Printwear, Consumer, Retail, Custom, and Big Box channels. Establish and support supply chain relationships in the US, China, Korea, India, Guatemala, Pakistan, Egypt, Peru, and Dominican Republic.

Executed product development milestones to ensure on-time delivery of quality sustainable products. Fostered and developed vendor and cross-functional relationships. Updated internal PD WIPs for maintenance and accuracy of product status. Created and maintained all bill of materials and seasonal development charts. Tracked and managed sampling processes to ensure deliverables were met.

Served as effective liaison with company’s Brands Teams to gain access to product assets in developing product for licensees while remaining aligned with brand direction and assortment guardrails.

Understood entire product line price points, costs, materials, technical packs, manufacturing, deliveries, and impact on cash flow and profitability. Partnered with Design, Pre-Production, Quality Assurance, and Merchandising to make a product meeting consumer, safety, and costing demands. Facilitated ordering and maintenance of market, salesman, production samples, and bulk. Analyzed new product developments to determine manufacturing risks and opportunities.

Tracked and monitored development requests and reporting, including timing and action tracking to meet target dates. Communicated frequently with overseas factories and suppliers to guarantee timely completion and delivery of samples and developments. Created new marketing / branding for specialty products.

Oversaw conceptualization, design, construction, and selling of Karen Briggs’ designs. Operated as Production Head of handmade, one-of-a-kind, up-cycled children's clothing.

Headed exclusive Atlanta boutique catering to high-end clientele.

Showroom sales