Head of Softlines Product Quality Assurance, Technical Design and Color

• Lead vendor compliance management strategies for quality, product safety and compliance, testing, inspection, social compliance and product recalls to support continual enhancement of the company’s quality and compliance initiatives• Responsible for Quality Assurance across all product categories including but not limited to Fashion Jewelry, Accessories, Apparel, Footwear, Beauty and all Children’s products • Develop and implement Quality Assurance manufacturing management processes for product quality elevation and standardization across product categories without compromising design intent, targeted product costs or time to market• Provide ongoing leadership and compliance support for new product introduction initiatives and International market expansion as well as support key cross-functional Merchandising, Customer Service, QC, Technical Design, Sourcing, DC/Logistics, International and Legal teams• Supervise direct reports including training, mentoring and coaching to retain high-performing teams

• Lead the management of the Product Compliance Program that continually elevates, automates and streamlines the highest product safety and compliance standards • Serve as a central resource for product safety and product compliance advice for all internal teams in addition to point of contact for outside parties (testing labs, lawyers, consultants, service suppliers, etc.)• Responsible for creating strategy and management of the Restricted Substances List (RSL) and Children's Product Safety Programs as well as supply chain testing and compliance verification • Support cross-functional teams and suppliers on product compliance and global product safety best practices and provide continued learning • Responsible for compliance research and preparation for the company’s product entry to new International markets and new channels• Provide guidance and support on all company external feedback relating to product safety, chemical and environmental issues• Monitor industry product regulatory and environmental developments and best practices

Also Held Positions in: Product Development, Technical Design, Quality Assurance and Testing, Social Responsibility and Labor Compliance.

L Brands, parent company of Victoria's Secret, PINK, Bath & Body Works, Henri Bendel and La Senza