Extensive experience in development and sourcing of both Fine (sterling, gold, platinum, diamonds, colored stones), and Fashion (Brass, Steel, Zinc, etc) Jewelry, low-end and high-end Including Supply Chain Process and Team Structure, Calendar Creation, Vendor Strategy, Manufacturing, Materials, etc.Strong relationships with manufacturers worldwide, including jewelry, watches, sunglasses, and handbagsExtensive network of talent (Designers, Merchants, etc.)Passion for product – develop irresistible, compelling and high quality productStrong collaboration with designers – able to understand and execute on the fine details and overall visionCreative Problem SolverStrategic and outside-the-box thinkerExperience in developing watching, sunglasses, and handbags as well

Director of Product Development - Jewelry, KEEP Collective at Stella & DotDirector of Materials R&D - Handbags/SLGs, Stella & Dot/KEEP Collective

Responsible for the product development, costing, and sourcing of Costume Jewelry and Sterling Silver Jewelry

Responsible for the product development and final costing of Costume Jewelry, Sterling Silver Jewelry, and Watches• Developed concepts with vendors from design specifications to final production samples • Liaised with Design and Merchandise Team to ensure that brand integrity and product needs were met• Communicated regularly with Quality Team to ensure products are compliant with Avon and US regulations• Visited vendors in China to discuss development, production, and performance processes• Managed, trained and developed the Assistant Product Manager

Responsible for the product development and production of Kate Spade fashion jewelry, including a vital role in the successful launch of Kate Spade fashion jewelry• Collaborated with design and vendors to develop concepts from initial design stage to final samples• Negotiated final costs, while ensuring quality standards and brand integrity were upheld• Issued purchase orders to vendors and tracked production to ensure on time deliveries• Traveled to factories in China to discuss development, production

Responsible for the product development of Sterling Silver, 18K Gold, and Platinum Fine and Bridal Jewelry• Developed concepts from CAD and hand-drawn specs to final production samples• Interacted with designers and merchandisers to assist in creation of new jewelry designs and ideas• Traveled to factories in China, Bangkok, and India to oversee development and manufacturing operations

Responsible for the ordering, tracking, and expediting of production for two major accounts, worth $40 Million dollars, with both domestic and international vendors, for this fine jewelry manufacturer and wholesaler

Responsible for the quality assurance of loose diamond quality and finished fine jewelry• Supervised and trained sorters and quality team in New York and Mumbai regarding diamond standards• Developed and implemented quality control audit system in New York and Mumbai %• Traveled to factories in Mumbai to perform diamond quality control and to oversee manufacturing operations • Supervised and trained the quality assurance team in Mumbai and New York regarding jewelry standards

Responsible for various duties for fine jewelry wholesaler of diamonds, stones, pearls and finished fine jewelry• Interacted with customers to assist in closing sales• Implemented processes to improve inventory maintenance, and general office organization • Assisted with finished jewelry design selection and merchandising of collection