-Executes seasonal SKU plan for Leather Accessories category ensuring all development deadlines are met per company calendar-Confirms and track materials, color standards, hardware, and technical details for each style -Collaborates with vendors to ensure on-time delivery of raw materials and development samples -Sources new product requests keeping with brand quality, margin, and aesthetic -Manages costing files and negotiate costs to ensure best price is secured-Tracks top of production samples ensure that they are received in a timely manner and meet quality expectations-Maintains Production Steps throughout the Company Calendar, collect and manage weekly WIP reports from factory-Advises cross functional teams on delivery/margin challenges as they arise-Monitors factory ship dates

-Manage interior design projects through the entire lifecycle: onboarding, planning, design, fulfillment, installation-Refine and create systems that increase clarity, efficiency, quality, and experience-Interact with clients and team members to understand project priorities and sensitivities-Daily lead, manage, and hold team accountable for project work-Ensure deliverables meet Mayker’s quality standard-Establish and maintain client and vendor relationships-Communicate frequently and thoroughly with CEO and other leadership regarding all key aspects of each project-Oversee project financials including budgets, fees and invoicing-Commit to exceptional organization, frequently organizing project folders and files on internal server for ease of team use and reference-Attend design meetings to memorialize client and designer feedback, ensuring alignment-Send or prep post meeting recap for client visibility

-Manager for Women's Polo Handbag and Small Leather Accessories for the Mainline and Outlet channels-Previous team lead for Men's Polo Handbag and Small Leather Accessories as well as high priority capsules such as Olympics, US Open, and Wimbledon-Followed and managed all styles through their life cycle from design handoff to bulk production commit-Engaged in costing negotiations with vendors and managed accurate costing in PLM Extension system-Collaborated with fabric, design and overseas teams to identify and pursue best costing/quality opportunities-Managed color and material development process in partnership with Regional Sourcing Offices-Maintained 9 month production calendar by negotiating lead times and product timeline-Managed process of adding late production units for Women's division-Analyzed and managed seasonal re-order process for Women's division

Design: -Designed and developed handbag and small leather goods accessory category from first collection in 2014 to 2018 -Proposed product concepts, color palettes, and mood boards in collaboration with design team-Facilitated the transition of styles from design conception to production-ready sample-Identified current and upcoming trends related to ABLE aesthetic-Monitored market competitors for category insights related to visual merchandising, fabrications, packaging, and pricing-Designed collections based off opportunities for seasonal newness and iterations of top performing styles-Created tech packs for new designs and new material developmentsProduct Development: -Collaborated with Planning to select key items and revenue drivers for seasonal assortment plan-Diligent correspondence with suppliers to track approaching key deadlines-Communicated with manufacturers regarding issues related to sample execution-Drove efficiency of the seasonal product development timeline with manufacturing including the scheduling of milestone meetings to ensure on time delivery-Oversaw costing process with vendors and partners with merchant to communicate negotiations and revisions in order to meet margin targets-Facilitated sourcing and approval of leather and components in adherence to budget-Administered SMS ordering, invoicing, and accuracy of market samples to ensure execution to spec-Initiated fast track sampling for quick adds to assortment and closely monitors sample development to meet key market dates-Delivered product information to wholesale and marketing teams prior to key market dates-Complete database management of BOMs including creation, send-off to factories, and revision responsibilities-Utilized sales feedback and data from key markets to inform any necessary design or assortment changes that need to be made prior to production

-Assisted the design team with daily duties -Helped analyze data that would inform upcoming development season-Proposed newness assortment adds for upcoming season -Sourced new materials and hardware for collection