Kimberly Kelley Email & Phone Number

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Boston, Ma

Greater Boston Area

•Manage development process, collaborating with Design, PLM, Merchandising, Sourcing and factory partners to provide superior product and achieve company initiatives•Provide solutions to improve seasonal and project calendars, streamline process and reduce product development timelines•Execute detailed analysis of products to confirm quality standards and technology standards are met•Identify and act on high-risk or possible liability areas, which may impact design, production, customs, and costs •Build strong and trusting internal and external relationship, improving efficiency and quality of product •Travel internationally visiting regional offices and factory and mill partners, to review product and strengthen relationshipsMen’s Training, Women’s Running and Training Apparel, Bras and Seamless - May 2015 – Present •Build and implement short lead time calendars to manage process changes and key account needs, hit project timelines, and improve efficiency •Manage costing to achieve individual FOB/landed targets and global margin targets. Exceeded margin targets for 2016, 2017 and 2018 seasons Rio 2016 Olympics, Post-Olympics, and Sports Promotion Apparel - October 2014 – August 2016•Managed development of Olympic apparel for seven country federations, ensuring extremely high quality and testing standards were met •Collaborated with trim supplier to develop an anti-migration bonding film quality which was not market available. Facilitated garment factory testing to ensure the new product met all manufacturing requirements and testing standardsMen’s and Women’s Golf Apparel and Materials - September 2013 – October 2014•Developed seasonal fabrics, trims and graphics. Ensured all materials and garments met testing guidelines, and technologies were appropriately labeled

Greater New York City Area

• Researched and followed market trends providing innovative concepts and designs to strengthen the Nautica brand image and build competitive edge• Created full design packages, including detailed technical sketches. Managed fittings, reviewed and commented on all prototypes• Identified high-risk or possible liability areas to reduce impact on production and costs• Partnered to design, develop, and re-launch the Nautica Women’s wholesale business in the United States • Designed first Nautica activewear capsule, to launch alongside Sportswear in US wholesale markets • Managed International and Wholesale products and deliverables separately, while ensuring cross category consistency

New York, Ny

• Evaluated garments and communicated detailed fit, construction, and design comments to overseas teams and factories• Executed pattern analysis and correction. Conducted block reviews to develop and improve standard bodies• Managed weekly WIP reports, created and maintained quality guideline books, monitored delivery of all showroom samples and oversaw sample alterations through line review and line opening

New York, Ny

Waltham, Ma

New York, Ny

New York, Ny