Founding member of the omni-channel pet brand Wild One launched in 2018. Wild One is under the umbrella of Very Great, a digitally-native consumer product platform and holding company, growing a family of real, crave worthy brands for new generations. Wild One creates design-forward, innovative products that empower dogs and their people to walk, travel, play and live in style. Crystalizing our position and the most stylish and innovative dog brand in the pet space. Oversee all aspects of brand product strategy, implementing sourcing manufacturing and supply chain operations to support the brand launch and growth.

 Plan and organize multiple overseas trips to identify new factory resources, improve QC and establish factory relationships. Develop custom and seasonal development and product calendars.  On -boarded 3rd party Quality Control partners to conduct Production Monitoring, Pre Shipment Inspections, conduct Lab Work and Audits. Managed and hired local and international Production Team members. Legal management including Master Purchase Agreements, CPSA, customer engagement & Trademark infringement. Specialize in product manufacturing, vendor compliance and global product regulatory requirements. Implemented manufacturing best practices across all S’well suppliers to ensure pricing, quality, capacity and lead times were managed as business scaled. Developed and implemented costing strategies and managed all negotiations for pricing of the product including bulk discounts, vendor credits and payment terms. Established strong account relationships with key distributors.

 Manage Gap Kids 3rd party accessories product development including Diane Von Furstenberg and Junk Food  Work with design team and 3rd party clients to develop exclusive timing and action calendars, implement exclusive line plans, manage production quality and develop concepts with overseas vendors

Manage private label client’s Global Sourcing product development process including planning, costing negotiations, quality review, fit and trim/bulk development. Streamline communication with private label buyers and overseas offices market representatives. On boarding new clients and vendors during sourcing exercises and new category opportunities. Provide market intelligence and global trade updates to buyers. Employee of the year 2011 Managed $12 million in private label merchandise with international vendors for RTW & Hardlines clients Oversaw all Product Development functions including sample development, timing and action, production approval, and shipments; requiring travel overseas to Hong Kong and China Point person for development of new categories and clients within the company including conducting sourcing exercises, design and trend forecasting plus customized presentations with domestic travel to clients corporate offices  Evolved working processes to improve client expectations which were trained to and adapted by the department  Grew total year hardlines placements $2.2 million based on designing and implementing process guidelines followed by overseas counterparts and client  Established global sourcing vendor matrix; proactively ensuring competitive pricing, quality analysis and vendor assortments are evolving with the changing markets Perform cross-functional sourcing projects leading to new categories within existing client base

Assist account manager in private label brand sourcing through developing working tools for fit & styling comments, DTM Color detail and communication flow that have been streamlined into teams development process for working. Responsible for daily lab dip, trims, fits & bulks approvals and advise to overseas offices. Assisted account manager with product development for private label Merino Wool Sweater collection Accountable for evaluating and approving quality standards, lab dips, DTM trims, and bulk fabrics for production  Directed technical design team during spec development and live fit sessions  Traveled domestically to buyers corporate offices to conduct line presentation and placemen meetings  Implemented best practices improving processes that tracked communication and expedited production comments Developed brand driven presentations for clients identifying seasonal trends for key categories of growth  Managed and tracked production T&A to ensure shipments and in store dates are met

Worked on sourcing team that supported a $15 million multi label account Developed understanding of private brand business including quality, cost, lead time and testing protocols Organized seasonal color trends and managed freelance CAD development Daily communication with domestic and overseas clients