Kathleen Mcpherson Email & Phone Number

Greater New York City Area

Mikasa Crystal & Glass Stemware, Barware and Giftware – Upstairs Product Development Coordinate all aspects of product development for Crystal & Glass Stemware/Barware and Giftware under the Mikasa brand including the design of new products, creation of packaging and marketing materials and sales presentations directly to retailers. Analyze market trends and develop product offerings to capitalize on saleable trends. Work directly with over 10 vendors in Europe and 15 vendors in China to source and create new items, manage new development including costing based on MOQ and packaging needs, coordinate production of goods and set quality standards for mass production. Set MAP retail and catalog costing for new items. Monitor production schedules to ensure deliveries of new product introductions to retailers. Create displays and develop new product introductions for the NY Tabletop Market as well as the Atlanta Gift Show. Travel overseas to Europe and China to visit factories and attend trade shows.

Garden City, Long Island

Cuisinart, Food Network, Bobby Flay and Private Label Cutlery – Housewares Product Development Coordinated all aspects of product development for several brands in the cutlery category including the design of new products and creation of packaging and marketing materials. Analyzed market trends, developed customized product offerings for specific retailers based on their current assortments and target customer. Working directly with overseas vendors on quoting items, created detailed proformas based on specific account costing structures. Set production standard specifications for new items, worked with overseas QC teams to follow set production standards. Monitored production schedules to ensure deliveries of new product. Created displays and developed product for the International Home and Housewares Show (Chicago, Illinois).

Brooklyn, Ny

Interior Design and Staging FirmSourced and selected furnishings and accessories for residential and commercial applications. Assembled and staged residential model apartments and homes.

Greater New York City Area

Set and prop styling in preparation for on air segments, sourcing materials, furniture and accessories based on producers ongoing needs and creating floral arrangements for on air segments.

Greater New York City Area

Developed and conceptualized segment content and potential show guests. Booked show guests and locations based on segment needs. Coordinated shooting schedules by developing calendar system to organize various aspects of shoots and creating call sheets for film crews, guest and hosts.

Greater New York City Area

Assisted in the creation and development of bedding, bath and soft home goods and showroom staging for NY market weeks. Helped in preparation of presentations and pricing literature for customer meetings and market weeks.

Bachelor Of Science, Home Product Development

Activities and Societies: FITSA - Fashion Institute of Technology Student Association Held positions of Alumni Coordinator and VP.

Associate Of Arts, Interior Design