Launched three footwear concepts using full-cycle methods.Created Social Media marketing campaigns that improved page views by 75%.Provided detailed cost-benefit analysis to drive profit by 47%.Elevated social media template that drove DMs down by 25% while improving website visits by 55%.Directed production of over a dozen physical products.Built rapport and negotiated with manufactures..Generated 30% in sales through effective networking and marketing strategies to grow new business and increase productivity.Increased digital footwear sales and brand exposure by developing new packaging, collateral, and sales materials and optimizing target audience reach.Worked with technical design and product management to provide accurate and complete design packages.

WNBA/NCAAW journalist with a unique skill set in a newly tapped market. Combine the love of the women's basketball industry with the Certificate in Sneakers and you have me.

Improved production throughput by 30% by implementing lean manufacturing principles and optimizing production planning.Reduced production downtime by 20% through the development and implementation of predictive maintenance strategies.Implemented a quality control system resulting in a 25% reduction in product defects and a 10% increase in customer satisfaction scores.Partnered with cross-functional teams to implement cost-saving measures, resulting in a 2% reduction in production costs.Drive good working practices in line with GMP, FDA, ISO and EHS requirementsLeading and participating in special projects and working hands-on with equipment to met deadlines.Advanced knowledge of Microsoft tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, to effectively create reports, presentations, and documentation, and streamline workflow processes.Evaluated impact of process change on overall operation and determined return on investment.

Gathered and evaluated information from employees and management onprevious training to identify weaknesses and areas that need additional training.Utilized data analysis techniques to create an Excel heat map that evaluatedthe skill sets of 200 employees. Leveraged the findings to successfully eliminateskill deficiencies, resulting in a 100% reduction in red zones.Led training sessions for over 50 employees on Lean Manufacturing techniques,resulting in a 8% increase in overall productivity.Created training schedules for all company departments, track and createreports on outcomes of all training and maintain training records.Inform employees on scheduled training and track their progress.Planned and conducted several staff trainings per month, with emphasis onemployee development.Revise and draft manufacturing documentation such as Standard OperatingProcedures (SOPs) and batch records as needed.Flexible and willing to engage in hands-on manufacturing technician work asnecessary to meet critical business deadlines.