Focused on the development of key products lines - Writing, Headwear, Kits and Rainwear - within the Imagen Brands product line. Analyze and develop both licensed and non-licensed products based on sales and retail trends from inception thru end of product life. Work with marketing and supply chain on promotions and stock status. Present new releases to sales team and provide additional support for all product. Daily communication with vendors, supply chain, marketing and sales as needed. Domestic and overseas travel for product development, trend research, personal development and attendance for both promotional and non-promotional shows and conferences.

Develop and manage the design and sampling process for Vitronic Promotional in the promo marketplace including licenses with Coleman(R) Coolers, totes(R) umbrellas and Chill by Flexi-Freeze(TM). Formulated product plans and timelines from the beginning of each release thru introduction to the market. Attended both promotional marketplace shows as well as non-promo shows for trend information, new licenses to work with and product ideas. Daily communication with vendors and sales team as needed. Presentations of new products to sales team and clients with each release. Regional and overseas travel as needed.

Developing and managing the design and sampling process for Garden Decor in the wholesale market from initial art to production. Managing the sampling process of Fashion items from samples thru to production. Created ads and selling materials from eblasts to colorsheets. Formulated timelines from the beginning of releases thru catalog development and printing. Set up showrooms for bi-yearly shows for the wholesale market as well as attended and set up shows for hardware markets. Regional and overseas travel as needed.

Work with overseas vendors in price negotiations and development of product. Coordinate with nationally known artists in producing trend right quality product for outdoor living. Working with AS400, Illustrator, Quark Xpress and Photoshop.

Working at a high end outdoor decor company, I primarily work with licensed artists in getting their artwork and sending it to overseas vendors for it to be made into Decorative Flags. I have also designed flags and hardline products for outdoors including, chimes, stepping stones, etc.

Screenprinting company that printed on textiles & vinyl products.