Lucy Conahan Email & Phone Number

Herzogenaurach, Bavaria, DE

Beaverton, OR, US

• Owned the Buy Ready Approval Process and approved ~15 textiles, prints, and trims a week for 18 total textiles, print and trim developers.
• Assisted in developing the textile reflectivity palette for Women’s Lifestyle and Performance by compiling materials from vendors, created swatches, and filed materials.
• Facilitated the review of testing for textiles, prints, and trims to ensure that all materials passed Nike standards and problem solve any potential testing failures.
• Maintained and monitored tracking systems for all developments and approvals using PCX, PDM systems, and Smartsheets.

Beaverton, OR, US

• Managed the creation of new print developments by collaborating with vendors, product developers, and designers to ensure the delivery of core and seasonal material palettes against calendar deadlines.
• Researched and identified data to better understand Women’s Performance print material impacts and opportunities for improvement.
• Handled all phases of the product development process from idea generation and item development to material testing, commercialization, and production for textile, print and trim developments.

Beaverton, OR, US

• Handled all phases of the product development process from idea generation and item development to material testing, commercialization, and production for trim developments.
• Owned the development of trims for Major League Baseball by developing and testing new patches, wordmarks, and tape qualities to meet performance team standards.
• Oversaw the creation of trim specifications and accurately communicated them to suppliers and manufacturers.
• Participated in fit and wear test sessions for MLB and served as the technical material resource advising on any questions or concerns.

Beaverton, OR, US

• Owned the Buy Ready Approval Process and approved ~20 textiles, prints, and trims a week for 18 total textiles, print and trim developers.
• Facilitated the review of testing for textiles, prints, and trims to ensure that all materials passed Nike standards and problem solve any potential testing failures.
• Maintained and monitored tracking systems for all developments and approvals using PCX, PDM systems, and Smartsheets.

Beaverton, OR, US

• Owned the buy ready approval process for Global Football Apparel in Global Apparel Materials (GLAM) by approving over 150+ textiles, trims, and prints.
• Communicated with vendors and overseas partners to help problem solve testing and development issues to ensure each development stays on track to meet deadlines.
• Worked cross functionally with the Standards Management and Product Integrity teams in risk assessment meetings to catch potential testing failures.
• Kept tracking systems for developments and approvals up to date.

Beaverton, OR, US

• Helped facilitate and run the Apparel Materials Studio Library, by working cross-functionally with apparel designers, developers, and product line managers in helping them find materials in the studio.
• Worked with vendors to place orders for new fabric and trim samples based on quarterly seasonal needs.
• Initiated multiple organizational projects such as creating an infographic/map of the studio for library users, assisted with the development of bringing QR/RFID scanners into the studio, designed new labels for trims.
• Kept a proper inventory of all the textiles and trims housed in the studio up to date.

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Administration

Certificate, Textile Fundamentals And Testing

High School Diploma