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• Responsible for ensuring global compliance and securing global regulatory certifications for multiple Apple Beats by Dre display versions for global launch. o Created cost and timing efficiencies by negotiating with UL to allow fixtures to be categorized in families of displays reducing the number of displays physically requiring UL safety, EMC and FCC testing verses testing every display. Resulting in savings in lead times to complete and approximately $150k in testing fees. o On site lead at UL testing facilities to oversee testing, troubleshoot, and modify displays as needed to ensure displays met compliance standards and were certified. o Secured additional certifications such as CE (Europe) and PSE (Japan). o Lead process for additional client standards for fire rated materials, seismic standards, ADA standards, package and wear testing, and created a database for all related documentation.• Created various spreadsheets for project tracking, orders, and inventory:o Beats by Dre spreadsheet that automatically extrapolated from client orders the individual subcomponent part quantities required for display builds. Showed remaining inventory on hand and value. o Sony PS4 spreadsheet that calculated from store configuration orders parts required to fulfill and ship to North America Best Buy stores for installation. o Created and managed trackers to help Microsoft and Rapid accurately track key components of the business • Located installation resources in a tight pandemic labor market and managed installation process for OluKai footwear wall retrofits and consumer electronics display projects for Apple, T-Mobile, and Amazon.• Working with Rapid technology and Apple team, managed creation of software update process manual and troubleshooting guides for Beats by Dre.• Working with Rapid design, briefed and lead creation of assembly and maintenance guides for Beats by Dre, T-Mobile and Microsoft.

• Created and managed store fixture data base and oversaw order process for Soccer Specialty and Sporting Goods SIS programs.• On site installation management for pilot stores to inform, refine roll out installation standards. Coordinated ongoing North America installs. • Coordinated pack out, fulfillment and 3PL services to meet store installation dates.

Portland, Or

• Drive the design, development and implementation of store fixtures and casework for new Brand and Sorel store concepts. Oversaw updates to existing stores including Outlets. • Collaborated with Internal design, Architects, Store Build/Facilities Implementation team, Brand Marketing, Merchant, and Visual Merchandising teams to meet objectives. • Ensured stores were enhancing the brand through optimal use of environments to showcase product and drive sell through. • Sourced and managed production suppliers that met quality standards, on time and on budget.• Managed installation resources.

Portland, Or

• Lead team to develop and implement global permanent branded and temporary POP programs:o Programs integrated with global sales and brand marketing direction. o Created sell-in tools and samples. Presented at global sales meetings to regional marketing and sales teams for buy-in and implementation.o Worked in coordination with regional teams to ensure implementation and messaging compliance. o Created custom takedowns, sell in tools and samples of global programs for North America specialty and key accounts.o Oversee prototyping process, testing, approval to build, first article inspections, production QC and timely distribution.o Monitored and analyzed sell-through for ROI.• Troubleshoot Global legacy fixture program to improve manufacturing quality and functionality:o RFQ resulting in change of manufacturer. o Oversee prototyping process, testing, approval to build, first article inspections, production QC and timely distribution. o Create global sell-in catalog for twice yearly ordering and global distribution process.o Source and oversee 3rd party warehouse/fulfilment for North America.

Portland, Or

• Lead team of print project managers for clients including Nike, adidas, Columbia Sportswear, Panera Bread, Java-City Coffee. • Increased efforts to grow 3D temporary and permanent display capabilities resulting in Java City Coffee SIS program expansion

• Project Management team member for Clearwire Wireless Broadband store and mall kiosk launch:o Created display product planograms.o Created installation instructions. o Sourced and coordinated installations teams throughout North America. • Project management team member for Sony PS3 game unit launch (7 mo. relocation to Union City, CA):o Assisted in display development, prototype delivery, BOM creation and management.o Secured global regulatory approvals.o Assisted in production facility set up, line development, QC and subcomponent inventory management.

Portland, Or

Responsible for new business development and account management. Lead project development and implementation team.Introduced processes to enhance client service, reduce risk and ensure profitability.Projects completed with: adidas, Nike, Converse, Timberland, Berkenstock, REI, Columbia Sportswear.

Portland, Or

Lead team to develop and implement wholesale POP programs at Sporting Goods, Mall, and Specialty channels. Customer sell-in presentations. Analyzed ROI. POP programs integrated with a Global brand direction to meet or exceed customer expectations. Team efforts solidified adidas Visual Marketing credibility with key retailers positively effecting relationships.

Portland, Or

Developed in-line branded POP programs including development and launch of modular POP system (VCS). Developed on-line POP sales ordering tool with 3PL vendor.1998 Project Manager of the year.

Beaverton, Or

Various Positions Held:POP Production Coordinator:Development and implementation of Key Account temporary, semi-permanent, and permanent POP programs. Sporting Goods, Mall. Customer sell-in presentations. Image Bank Coordinator:Coordinated internal and external usage of athlete imagery and historic photography.Assisted designers with collections of images based on brief.Nike Town Display Production Coordinator:Development and implementation of one-off museum quality displays.

Various Positions Held:Branch Manager - Newark, NJ.Branch Manager - Pennsaukin, NJ.Territory Sales - Maryland, Virginia, Washington DC.Inside Sales - Charlotte, NC.