Leslie Hamilton Email & Phone Number

Beaverton, Or, Us

Boston, Ma, Us

• Develop materials for inline categories directly with vendors and in collaboration with overseas counterparts. Direct manager for Sr. Material Developer and Materials Developer I. Work cross functionally to define operational processes within materials development to meet the needs of multiple business units. Set materials up in PLM system and maintain the physical materials library. Consult with Product Integrity on material test methods and standards. Lead on sustainability initiatives within footwear materials. Key point of contact in materials for innovation team.

Brighton, Ma, Us

Work with key, strategic suppliers to identify new technologies available in the textile industry that could be applicable for upcoming New Balance apparel Innovation developments. Work on standards for new material properties and testing procedures to validate new textile technologies under investigation.

London, Gb

Involved in the maintenance and expansion of the relationship between Intertek and Nike Inc. Involved with auditing, testing, compliance, product standards and quality programs.

London, Gb

Direct on-site Intertek Sales and Business Development representative to Nike. This position coordinates regional and global product testing of client goods and services to maintain and build relationship

I was mainly based in the dye-house lab. Completed a project comparing the existing dyestuffs in use at the company to alternative, potentially less expensive dyes . Proved that the dyes in use at SBH Cotton Mills at the time were superior in terms of both color yield and color-fastness. Whilst working at the company, attended a course on productivity offered by the National Productivity Institute of South Africa.

Master Of Science (Msc), Textiles

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Polymers And Textiles