Notable Achievements: Successfully developed over 20 seasonal programs and over 100 inline skus that were top sellers with a nationwide mass retailer. •Manage the day-to day and strategic planning of new product development and projects across the brands portfolio•Manage and build timelines for new product development to ensure milestones are met across all departments and continually seek opportunities to enhance project workflows and processes for successful project execution•Work with US and international teams on managing retail needs and overseeing it on the project management system to ensure all new projects are completed•Lead communication with cross functional teams providing status updates on projects and NPD•Work directly with overseas team and vendors to source new formulas, shades, components, packaging, and merchandising vehicles. As well as evaluate new development samples for production approval•Lead visual merchandising for modular and merchandising vehicles by collaborating with the creative team on ensuring all graphics, product copy, and retail price are consistent and accurate•Responsible for completing competitive analysis and leading the development of new innovative and on-trend skus for inline and seasonal programs•Create product copy, descriptions, and application tips for new product development.•Work directly with licensing partners (NBC Universal and Viacom Paramount) on developing innovative products from concept through production for both inline and promotional items within the Health & Beauty category•Support cross-functional team in coordinating product samples for photoshoots, retailers, and marketing needs•Create retail presentations for inline and seasonal development and present it at retailer meetings for beauty space•Oversee the day-to-day business of key retail accounts within the food & drug, mass, and international market•Provides support to cross functional teams in development process and achieving deadlines

Notable Achievements: Successfully launched 9 programs in both US and International markets. •Hands-on experience with brand-building, product development and promotional marketing for national and Food, Drug, Mass accounts•Collaborated with cross-functional teams on planning and executing marketing programs to ensure compliance with brand standards to help grow business within each channel of distribution.•Took ownership of projects, kept accurate records on all open projects, and provided diligent follow up support.•Assisted in packaging and merchandising vehicle initiatives for Food, Drug and Mass accounts.•Provided content for sales and educational tools produced by the in-house creative team.•Proofing and editing experience with how-to’s, social media post, PR Kits, and product descriptions.•Responsible for timely delivery of samples for retail meetings, advertising, and PR events.•Directly involved in all phases of new product development and line extensions from concept to finish.•Experienced with on-trend color and flavor collections for both inline and promotional items.•Researched and analyzed seasonal trends for competitive analysis.•Developed and approved over 100 flavors and names for both Lip Smacker and Kiss Therapy items.•Reviewed and approved all packaging artwork for production.•Worked with QC on reviewing and approving all items and making sure they met approved standards.•Worked directly with vendors and manufacturers (national and international) on developing and approving new and innovative trend-based flavors for Lip Smacker and Kiss Therapy products.•Managed over 300 product and regulatory licensing submissions (national and international).•Worked directly with licensing partners (Disney, Coca-Cola, MARS, DPSG, Lucas Film, Marvel, Hasbro, and Moose Toys) on developing and approving new innovative products for both in-line and seasonal programs.

Notable Achievements: Developed 5 new products, which resulted in a 45% increase in sales for eye and face products in 2015.•Directly involved in all phases of product development from concept to finish.•Researched and analyzed current market trends to help target key consumer and market needs. •Planed and coordinated product development activities with allotted budget and timelines.•Manage the development, tracking, and delivery timeliness of new product concepts.•Communicated with vendors on negotiating pricing, logistics, and feedback of goods.•Conducted and approved quality check on pre-pro and production samples.•Managed and created inventory sku’s for new product development.•Created, reviewed, and approved formulations, colors, design concepts, themes and names for products based on seasonal and market trends. •Reviewed and approved packaging artwork for ingredients, translations, PAO, net content, and other product claims.•Coordinated with cross-functional teams on production launch and execution strategies.•Assisted with marketing campaigns and social media posts. •Assisted with the preparation and execution for B2B trade shows, such as Cosmoprof and ASD, as well as B2C events such as IMATS and Generation Beauty by ipsy.