Golf

Fashion

Lifestyle

Moto & Powersports

Music

Outdoor

Skate

Streetwear

Surf

Health & Fitness

Architecture

World travel

Antiques and vintage collectibles

Action sports.

• Communicated daily with cross functional departments - Design, Merchandising, Technical Design and with Product Development team co-workers and supervisors
• Updated weekly WIP reports for multiple seasons simultaneously to maintain accurate information that is used by cross-functional partners
• Tracked samples and approvals according to calendar due dates
• Assisted Production Manager in day-to-day functions including accurate record keeping
• Communicated via email with offshore vendors/factories to make progress on product development events.

Temp. Product Developer Assistant

•  Learned the company's new PLM system and older PLM system.
•  Entered pertinent data info of Styles, Materials and Color Chips into PLM Systems.
•  Managed data entry in WIP Line Sheets for JustFab & Shoe Dazzle brands.

Temp. Associate Footwear Product Developer (JustFab/Shoe Dazzle)

- Skateboarding Hard goods
•   Worked with the Merchandising and Design team to develop Skateboard Decks, Complete
Boards, Grip-tape, Trucks, Wheels, Bearings, Nuts, Bolts, Skate tools and Packaging.
•  Prepare Tech-packs to specify dimensions, material, color and submit to various vendors.
•  Manage sample progress from design CAD's through confirmation samples.
•  Manage costing and negotiate pricing with vendors.
•  Detailed entry of product information into data base system (Exenta Fashion Software)

Product Developer

•   Prepared pricing, coordinated samples and presentations for new opportunities
•   Liaison between Sales, Marketing, Merchandising, Design, Accounting and Operations
•	Maintain timelines for all projects.
•   Resolved day to day account/internal operational issues (i.e.. customer forms, PO discrepancies, return authorizations, late shipments, inventory etc.)
•   Coordinated artwork for product (i.e. Designs, Hang tags, Packaging etc.)
•	Set up product information in PLM system and provided information to customers and cross-functioning teams.
•	Produced presentation meetings with customers and prepared all samples, trend boards, line-sheets, and trend books for presentation meetings.

Product Developer (Nordstrom Rack / TJX companies)

Men's inline + SMU categories
•	Communication liaison between Project Managers, Product Director, Category Designer, Materials Manager and China based development team to produce seasonal product lines.
•   Advised on costing for best quality and profit margin.
•	While developing proto-type samples for the European market, immediately identified a cost saving solution of $0.06 per pair on non-woven textile applications of footwear distributed outside of the U.S.; the solution also included a savings on non-textile uppers with regards to the US Custom duty regulations.

Footwear Product Developer

•   Negotiated best garment costing for the Retail, International and Web buying teams.
•   Applied proactive technical problem-solving skills for mass production manufacturing.
•   Communicate with import vendors and coordinate deliverables.
•   Ensure timeline and action calendars are being adhered to.
•   Trouble shoot factory issues regarding color correction and sample fittings.
•   Garment costing for Retail, International and Web departments.

Production Assistant - Tops

•   Oversaw product line efficiency from inception through production.
•   Managed Product Development department (established staff and processes)
•   Managed production model transfer from Korea to China manufacturing facilities.
•   Three successful R&D China trips to negotiate costing and oversee production.
•	Proposed, researched & developed the concept for an eco-friendly footwear collection which was implemented in Fall 2007 (eco-outsoles, sustainable uppers & packaging material)

•   Worked with design team and product managers to develop seasonal product lines.
•   Oversaw product line efficiency from inception through production.
•   Evaluated materials, applications and new upper patterns with regards to cost-efficiency.
•   Created specification sheets and technical packages for shoe sampling.
•   Reviewed/revised shell patterns and mechanical blueprints.
•   Reviewed and assured all samples were made to proper specification.
•   Contributed color-way designs for Life Collection, New Era Hat and Travis Barker Remix
shoe collaborations.

•   Developed footwear, sock-liners, and shoe accessories for the action sports market.
•   Evaluated materials, applications, and new upper patterns with regards to cost-efficiency.
•   Managed product development calendar and line sheets.
•   Reviewed and revised mechanical blueprints.
•   Contributed color-way designs for new product lines.
•   Three successful production quality control and development trips to Korea and China.
•   Implemented fit & wear test program.

•   Coordinated footwear and component testing for fit, function and durability.
•   Managed product samples to athletes and consumers for testing and feedback.
•   Compiled feedback data into concise reports establishing pass or fail.
•   Facilitated workshops with target consumers and pro-athletes.
•   Contributed color-way designs for new product lines.

Fit & Wear Test Technician (Footwear)

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