Lee Jackson Email & Phone Number

Associate buyer of fishing tackle: Rods, Reels, and Fishing Line

Greater Pittsburgh Area

- Identifies and connects market trends to business opportunities- Forms brand vision and strategy from a design perspective- Manages team to support multiple brands across different markets- Works throughout supply chain to oversee development and integration across yarn suppliers, fabric mills, print converters, laminators, chemical suppliers, and manufacturers- Experience developing fabrics

- Designs for Field & Stream private brand hunting and fishing apparel- Designing spring and fall knits, wovens, outerwear, and accessory categories with fishing and hunting applications- Manages design execution of above categories in men's, women's, and youth silhouettes- Builds trend concepts and manages execution of Field & Stream graphic apparel with fishing and hunting artwork- Liaison for research and development of fabric technologies and innovative trim packages- Assists in color, fabric, and technology research- Aids in building seasonal concepts initiated by trend research and brand consideration- Assists hardlines team with design concepts especially in the fishing waders category

Pittsburgh, Pa

- Designing spring and fall knits, wovens, and outerwear categories under Field & Stream Licensed Apparel with fishing and hunting applications- Assisting design and development of men's and women's swimwear under Reebok License- Assisting design and development of men's, women's, and youth baseball and softball apparel under Adidas License- Assists in color, fabric, and technology trend research- Approves handlooms, print strike-offs, yarn-dyes, knit-downs, and wash panels based on stringent quality standards- Aids in building seasonal concepts initiated by trend research and brand consideration

Minneapolis, Mn

- Assisted designing multiple seasonal collections within fast-paced production calendar for cut & sew knits- Aided in selecting and approving guest-appropriate fabrics, trims, and washes for knit & leisure programs- Ideated and sketched conceptual designs used as tests based on in-depth market research and analysis- Helped in building color assortments based on market research and brand appropriateness- Approved yarn-dyes, knit-downs, and wash panels based on stringent quality standards- Aided in building seasonal concepts initiated by trend research and brand consideration

- Maximized diversity of style and size of men’s denim assortment through merchandising presentation- Led and helped create efficient stockroom team for all shipment receipts and stockroom duties- Aided in store-specific merchandising strategies to address optimal placement of product and marketing- Provided customer experience and brand values training for new team members

New York City, New York

- summer school session in New York City- interned as an assistant designer for the designer, Ana Lerario-Geller- Adapted hand-rendering technique to create technical flats based on designer aesthetics- Developed design ideas and sourced materials for accessory line based on inspiration research- Researched contact information for buyers and retailers using cost-effective online resources

Greater New York City Area

- wrote and edited fashion editorials based on reviews of New York Fashion Week Resort 2009 Collections