-Developed a project management handbook which included templates and processes for other project managers to utilize in their own individual projects to ensure consistency in execution.-Developed project management training materials based on PMP principles to continue education and growth within our team.-Identity and define business requirements and translate them into tasks and stories to create comprehensive project plans.-Successfully implemented Twilio as our new telephony platform; this included engineering build out, change management, and training for 150+ users.

-Develop and manage the Operations Programs initiative project schedule, plan, and budget between cross-functional teams.-Implement a thorough kickoff and requirements building phase into each project where impacted stakeholders are brought together to do an extensive exploration of requirements in order to build a proper project plan.-Identity and define business requirements and translate them into tasks and stories to create comprehensive project plans.-Ensure clear and consistent communication with stakeholders and team members.-Collect, analyze, and report on project metrics during and after launch to determine opportunities for improvement.-Successfully launched the Cars to Cash event to boost acquisitions.

-Submit and execute RFQ/RFP for existing client projects as well as new programs.-Manage project plans, timelines, and tasks with internal and external stakeholders globally; execute andcommunicate packaging development updates between suppliers and global team.-Build and implement a project management tool (2018) and specification management tool (2021) and train 25+ users.-Drive project tasks and milestones to ensure timely launch of projects from concept through commercialization.-Facilitate weekly meetings to ensure understanding of project directives. Mitigate risk factors through careful analysis of weekly updates.-Experience in a hybrid project management environment

-Project managed the successful launch of two new sub-brands in to our overall brand portfolio.-Oversee projects through concept, pre-production and commercialization phases of the project lifecycle-Ensure quality and on time delivery of production articles-Provide clear and timely solution oriented communication to suppliers and internal team-Develop and maintain excellent relationships with all team members and supplier contacts.-Manage the RFQ process with new and existing vendors when sourcing new materials and products for upcoming launches. Drive team decision making in order to meet critical dates for sourced goods.-Manage and evaluate costs at each stage gate in the development process. Ensure team is maintaining healthy margins and not exceeding budget.-Drive project tasks and milestones to ensure timely launch of projects from concept through commercialization.-Facilitate weekly meetings to ensure understanding of projects directives. Mitigate risk factors through careful analysis of weekly updates.-Execute and communicate NPD updates between 30+ Asia based vendors, marketing, sales, engineering, industrial designers, agencies, printers and executive leadership.

-Assist in managing key customer programs across all product divisions for the Eastern Region Territory.-Worked to develop key customer assortments and presentations.-Generate and analyze sales reports and forecasts using Qlikview Analytical Software and Excel in order to formulate product recommendations and determine special customer pricing throughout the quoting process.-Respond to inbound leads and qualify them based on specific lead qualification criteria.-Assist with buyer assortment planning using competitive analysis and assist in the quoting process.-Reporting including Inventory Reporting, Forecasts and Sales History Reporting.

-Collaborate with Designers, Engineers and Suppliers to create and develop new products, managing the process from concept through commercialization.-Generate and analyze sales reports and forecasts using Qlikview Analytics Software and Excel in order to formulate product recommendations.-Understand markets, analyze trends and developments, and make recommendations against the competitive environment.-Manage the internal process for setting items up and maintain this database on an ongoing basis.-In daily contact with Suppliers for development of new and existing items, sample approvals, project timelines, etc.-Project manage new product development projects.-Understand and interpret product line size, SKU productivity and able to proactively cull slow moving skus.-Work with Forecasting, Inventory Planning and Sales on exit strategies for slow moving and obsolete items.-Develop and ensure all packaging, collateral and sales materials are complete and accurate.-Copywriting for e-commerce and marketing and sales materials.-Maintain Metrokane website including adding and updating content and inventory tracking.

-Serve as the primary contact with our Canadian and Australian distributors.-Manage the product development process across all categories including Bath, Kitchen and Weather.-Generate and analyze sales reports and forecasts using Qlikview Analytics Software and Excel in order to formulate product recommendations.-Work with our distributors to establish new product assortments for retailers based on competitive analysis and market research.-Adapt our current US products to meet international retailer requirements.-In daily contact with overseas suppliers for development of new and existing items.-Responsible for providing sales support material and updating all price lists, catalog sheets and presentations for international customers.-Attend, plan and participate in the International Housewares Show in Chicago.