-Oversee fabric R&D, product development, sample room, and sourcing for 4 global brands-Develop product launch and brand launch strategy-Create and manage product development calendar-Build and implement global sourcing strategy to enable scale for high growth company-Negotiate exclusive contracts for key proprietary materials-Guide technology investments to enable scale and growth-Coach and develop future leaders

- Create product development calendar and plan for launch- Develop sourcing strategy for brand new business- Develop packaging and labels strategy- Create a team to manage the business- Build out wear testing, lab and quality standards

Creating excellence in client discovery, implementations and support.

Leading clients through the process of discovering DESL

Lead discovery and analysis of business solution opportunities for all clients in North America. Implement projects that add value to client product development operations.• Develop project opportunities based on deep understanding of the clients needs and long term strategic objectives• Manage implementation of PLM projects on time and on budget• Ensure customer satisfaction by measuring ROI on projects deliveredThought leadership on product development best practices and future direction

Designed & opened premium coffee bar by creating & managing project calendar & overseeing contractors. Manage company finances & contracts with all vendors. Explore & implement growth opportunities.• Designed, built & opened business in 4 months & 8% under budget• Earned highest approval rating of coffee shops in Bushwick (according to yelp.com) & featured in bon appétit March 2013 as Editors Favorite.• Achieved positive cash flow by end of first year.

Managed systems portfolio in design & merchant domain for all 5 brands (over 900 users) inclusive of Seasonal Plan, PLM, Item Management, & Assortment Planning. Led analysis to streamline & connect disparate systems globally.• Led budget approval for 2013 initializing 3-year investment & process change roadmap unifying development process & technology for all brands lowering operating costs & removing global top line growth barriers.• Implemented a Change Log process & tool lowering total product line changes by 20%.

Developed & implemented best-in-class supply chain practices across all 5 Gap brand offices & 300 employees supporting global growth & turn around efforts.• Implemented PLM solution all 5 global Gap brand offices.• Developed & implemented process for forecasting COGS offsetting commodity market pressures by 10%.• Developed & managed streamlined brand product calendar reducing pipeline by 4 weeks.• Guided restructuring efforts for unified globally effective product development team reducing SG&A costs by 20%.

Managed 5 person team leading development & sourcing strategy for $500 million annual sales volume by negotiating directly with global suppliers for best costs.• Developed standard operating practices for costing & forecasting reducing COGS by 12%.• Developed fabric & trim development cost structure matrix leading to 50% decrease in sampling charges.• Simplified development process by streamlining work & reorganizing team leading to 20% reduction in SGA.• Maintained highest manager approval rating in division by mentoring & coaching.

Implemented PLM into 3 NYC based brands by developing & implementing training for over 200 users. Lead team of 3 analysts converting data from legacy systems ensuring a smooth transition.• Converted over 1200 Points of Measure, over 15 grade rules & 50 blocks allowing on time transition to PLM platform 8% under budget.• Trained 3 full time trainers, 4 production support analysts & 200 brand users.• Created user feedback sessions helping ensure user experience shaped future enhancement releases.

Led team of 3, developing product & managing sourcing for several proprietary brands totaling over $125 million at retail. Led business process modernization efforts complying with new government regulations & best practices.• Launched 3 new brands leading to $30 million in incremental sales.• Developed & launched SOP for product & marketing approvals allowing existing teams to take on additional brands with no additional headcount.• Piloted & then led implementation of PLM system shortening leadtimes by 4 weeks.• Developed practices within vendor base supporting CTPAT certification & monitored with on site visits to factories globally ensuring safety & speed of product pipeline.

Sourced & managed apparel manufacturing facilities in Central & South America, totaling $150 million retail per year. Ensured inventory levels by working with planners & global production teams to manage decision trigger dates & approvals.• Maintained consistent on time percentage of 98%• Maintained quality failure rate under 5%.• Maintained year over year product cost savings of 5%