- Managed over 30 major domestic Women and Girls footwear accounts, including The Kroger Co., Charlotte Russe, Burlington Coat Factory, and Shoe Carnival.- Handled merchandising and production plans for private label footwear programs to ensure product assortments meet client needs and distribution requirements.- Served as the primary liaison between sourcing, design, factories, and clients to facilitate the development and production processes.- Commanded knowledge of shoe construction methods and materials used in production at the factory level.- Reviewed cost and fabric swatches, Pre-Production, and Top of Production samples daily.- Tracked purchase orders and communicated with clients to deliver products on schedule.- Exercised up-to-date knowledge of Consumer Products Safety and Proposition 65 regulations for footwear components.- Promoted the company's popular brands (such as Soda, Heart in D, City Classified, Speed Limit 98, and Paprika), maintained relationships, and drove business development at the World Shoe Association at Magic Market Week.

- Worked on design, graphics, and sourcing to develop and approve proto and production samples from factories.- Managed style information by tracking garment, fabric swatches, color, and trim approvals with clients.- Used Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to help design illustrations and technical specifications.- Processed sales orders and answered purchase order inquiries.- Managed private label program and purchase orders of outerwear and bottoms with Hot Topic Inc.