Monica Kostelnik Email & Phone Number

Every fashion company needs creative talent and an accomplished leader who can effectively communicate the vision. I have a 20+ year record of successfully building and leading dynamic product teams to consistently create products that boost sales. My leadership style is collaborative and positive, and I am passionate about empowering others to achieve their best through constant curiosity and bold creativity. My experience covers the entire product creation process from concept through development to final product delivery. Product categories include Jewelry, Handbags, Footwear, Apparel, Swimwear, and Home & Gift. Most recently, I served as Executive Director of Design and Product Development at Brighton Collectibles where I collaborated with the founder to revitalize the brand’s vision and strategy. I successfully led teams of 30+ designers, product developers, graphic artists, and leather artisans to redesign Brighton’s classic aesthetic with a modern edge, elevating the brand’s relevance as an accessory leader, increasing revenue by 40%.My specialties include market analysis, driving retail strategic brand direction, cohesive line building, collaboration with licensee partners developing branded product lines, and management of critical deadlines across multiple product development calendars. I am a highly valued self-starter with an entrepreneurial mind, inspiring energy, and a collaborative approach.Areas of Expertise: • Developing Brand Vision & Strategy• Mentoring Creative Talent • Driving Retail Strategic Direction• Executing Analysis of Competitive Market Intelligence• Cross-functional Team Leadership • Assortment Planning• Creating Dynamic Product Training • Global Sourcing • Textile, Print and Pattern DevelopmentI can be reached directly at mkostelnik@att.net.

Listed skills include Fashion, Apparel, Trend Analysis, Merchandising, and 27 others.

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