Build and maintains key partnerships with organizations and customers for all Ruffwear Working Dog and Pro Purchase Channels Partner with product and R&D teams to idenfity and execute plans for working dog product releasesEngage with community to build lasting partnerships and to support both dogs and humans in their endeavors together, including service dogs, guide dogs, conservation, SAR and Avlanche response teams.

Managing brand partnerships in Western N. America for Schoeller Textiles.

Use in-depth market research to create compelling new product initiativesPartner with design & development to refine and commercialize new products from conception to productionOversee and adapt the overall financial health of the product linePartner and advise on color and material directionWork with collab partners on seasonal special projects

Manage design process from conception/briefing stage, and production approvalPartner with product development to create new materials for projectsLead creation from 2D stage to final sampling of prototypesDiagnose and manage fitting process to final production phaseManage material and color selections for the product line

Oversee production of seasonal workbooks and photo selectionDevelop go to market toolkitsManage athlete/ambassador contractsWork with design and development dept. on new product initiatives including product creation and concept briefsPresented seasonal launch to Global Sales and Marketing force, media and web videos

Manage footwear business through web,retail and catalog business for United States.Developed & trained all store staff and customer service representatives on sales,sell through, fitting, stock room management, and online customer serviceProvide seasonal forecasts and growth plans for all direct business channelsParticipate in design/development process on key product initiativesManaged Inventory contracts

Developed and maintained relationships with wholesale dealers within a 7 state territory Delivered consistent sales growth on seasonal basisPartnered with Key Retailers to develop and deliver compelling in store events such as trunk shows, contests and clinicsConsistently managed marketing and sales budget to maximize resultsWorked with product development team to ensure product needs for marketplace are met

Coordinated with regional sales reps. to establish compelling displays, sell through and events.Assisted sales team with in store services such as managing stock rooms, re-orders and staff trainingTraveled extensively for events and retail partnerships within a 6 state regionProduced numerous trunk shoes with key retailers in the Chicago market