Retail & Commercial

• Responsible for managing product development Commercial Division, including all aspects of development from prototype to finished goods for categories: bath, bedding, and healthcare apparel • Develop and maintain strong customer relationships to increase product assortment and market share• Manage and motive overseas product development teams by creating standard processes and implementing weekly conference calls to discuss alignment on all outstanding product developments • Design and create product specifications for new products using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop• Strategize with all levels of management domestic and offshore to plan sales and production• Manage and develop an Assistant Product Development Associate by effectively communicating expectations and guidelines for success• Task force leader for the Innovation process for new concepts and products from development to launch.• Create and facilitate presentations for new and existing customers that summarize capabilities, initiatives, and growth opportunities• Trend research for seasonal and broad market trends in all product categories• Develop and execute a strategy for tradeshows that engages the costumer and leads to overall growth• Design and implement marketing materials and increase visibility through social media

• Coordinated with overseas manufacturing to ensure fit and production specifications for three apparel product lines.: GelScrubs, GelLabs, New Balance Healthcare• Updated and maintained existing tech packs, and created new tech packs for production• Monitored changes during production to ensure product consistency and meet production deadlines• Responsible for all fabric approvals, trim approvals, and lab dips for production• Set standards and implemented guidelines for fabric quality control• Problem solving all fit corrections and trouble shooting production problems• Set standards and implemented guidelines for fabric quality control• Assisted in sourcing, managing, and organizing vendor submissions for all product lines• Designing and producing marketing collateral: brochures, catalogs, and postcards• Meticulous attention to detail and quality standards in all aspects of design and production

• Collaborated with pattern maker on fit and design aesthetics for missy boutique clothing line• Contacted stylists and press contacts for placement opportunities• Sourced and ordered manufacturing materials for each season from multiple vendors