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An efficient, analytical, and detail oriented Senior Product Manager who possesses the following attributes:
•	More than twelve years of work experience with continuous job promotions in product management and development.
•	Expertly works with factories in India, China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong in development, costing, and production, which includes overseas travel.
•	Over twelve years of proven presentation and communication skills at sales and marketing meetings, product launches, prospective customer product demonstrations, and fashion shows.
•	Proficient on both PC and Mac platforms, using computer software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
•	Knowledgeable in data extraction programs such as AS400, Web PDM, PLM, NPD Decision Key and Tracker, Baan, Web Analysis, Essbase, and Qlik View.

•	Managed line plans, time-action calendars, and product development from concept to end-of-life for five product category lines that generate over $7 million annual sales.
•	Defined and maintained product strategy roadmaps for assigned categories, assessed risks as well as growth opportunities, and established competitive pricing structure in relation to the current marketplace while achieving or exceeding margin targets.
•	Methodically conducted market research, surveys, and competition analysis to evaluate patterns and trends within assigned product ranges in relation to the industry. 
•	Regularly communicated and worked cross-functionally with VP of US Retail Sales, VP of Product Marketing, Go-To-Market team, sales representatives, design studio, and operations to ensure efficient execution of relevant product and their timelines.
•	Prepared and delivered presentations during various meetings that included Product Line Management, Sales and Operations Planning, as well as showcasing product samples to prospective buyers.
•	Traveled monthly to collaborate with a multinational, multichannel retailer’s private label buying team and sourcing analysts to develop as well as brand their product lines while meeting gross margin and customer satisfaction goals.
•	Expertly negotiated FOB costing with overseas sourcing teams and factories to attain target financial model goals.

Senior Product Manager

•	Contributed to 100% growth in company retail sales of Women’s Printables in May 2013, and 68% growth in June 2013.   
•	Increased growth of sales by 95% for Women’s Printables from Fall 2012 to Fall 2013.
•	Expanded Women’s Apparel sales by 89% from Holiday 2012 to Holiday 2013.
•	Steadily raised Printables margins from 52% in Spring 2013 to 56.6% in Spring 2014.     
•	Managed line plans, calendar, and development from concept to completion for approximately 150 SKU’s per season.   
•	Expertly negotiate FOB, LDP, and DDP costing with both overseas and domestic factories.
•	Extract and gather information from AS400 and Qlik View to create and analyze seasonal reports.
•	Prepare and present line to national and international distributors for pre-line and budgeting meetings.

Senior Product Manager, Element Skateboards

•	Create and maintain line plans for multiple categories.
•	Contribute Apparel and Accessories designs seasonally for inline and SMU’s.
•	Attend fittings.

Merchandiser/Designer, Element Skateboards

•	Manage multiple product lines including Women’s Apparel, Printables, and Accessories, as well as SMU Apparel for Men’s, Women’s, Boy’s, and Kid’s.
•	Work with retailers to fulfill their needs for SMU requests while maintaining gross margin percentage.
•	Collaborate with design team and graphic artists to create product that is trend relevant and salable.

Product Manager, Element Skateboards

•	Communicate daily with overseas and domestic factories.
•	Design Apparel and Accessories.
•	Assign specs for each garment.

Merchandiser/Designer, VonZipper

•	Contribute designs for Apparel and Accessories.
•	Create technical packages.

Sole Technology

•	Comment and approve prototypes and strike-offs.
•	Create and maintain accurate tracking logs for each season.
•	Spec garments and hold fittings.

Product Developer

•	Create technical packages.
•	Coordinate the development, shipping, and receiving of samples

Assistant Merchandiser

•	Assist designers
•	Organize fabric library
•	General administrative duties

Merchandise and Design Department Intern, Roxy Swimwear

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