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I am a product development specialist with 25+ years of experience in the garment industry. Starting my career in fast
fashion, fast forward to working for one of the pioneers of sustainable outdoor apparel is where I found my passion for
making sustainable products and practices. Throughout my career, I’ve worn many hats allowing me to learn and identify
the different demands of this evolving industry. I like to say I work better under pressure (probably because I am a
working mom of 2 boys!!) while maintaining a balanced and steady workflow to meet deadlines. I am passionate about
empowering my team to pursue their full potential professionally and personally by being mindful of work, life, and
balance. I thrive on team efforts and camaraderie between all cross-functional team members.

Drive retention and growth among our clients by understanding their business needs and helping them succeed
Collaborate closely with Sales to support pilot customers, renewals, and expansion opportunities
Develop scalable digital transformation plans that will deliver value by embedding 3D into daily workflows
Prepare and mobilize resources across our regional and global Teams as needed to support the Client's needs
Ensure deliverables fall within desired project scope and budget, report progress and identify potential risk
Maintain a cadence of communicating with Clients about their workflow for deeper engagement
Identify opportunities for customers to act as Browzwear advocates
Represent the voice of the customer to inform our sales process and product roadmap

Client Success Lead

Strategize initial line plan & sku count with M&D for each season
Sustainable fabric/trim development: Organic Fairtrade Cotton Coalition /bluesign / Fairtrade / Oeko-Tex
Manage fit sessions with designer, merchandiser and tech designer
Strategic cost negotiations with mills & FGV to improve margins season to season
Daily email communication with FGV / Factory visits
Adhere to calendar dates for photo samples, SMS, and bulk.
Tech packs created in Full Circle with PLM tracking
Manage and oversee SMU styles for Amazon, REI, Title 9, Scheels and DTC omni channel
Piloted, created SOP and managed Browzwear workflow with vendors
Introduced, implemented, and managed execution of virtual modes with Ecoshot platform for pre-lines and sales meetings
Liaison between Columbia Sportswear digital team, 3D vendors and China Development Center for design execution

Senior Product Developer & Digital Product Creation Manager

Integral part of this women's activewear startup brand (*realized by Hylete)
Implemented product development process from initial design through production
Managed all fit sessions, corrections, and comments
Tech pack development and maintenance
Managed all costing to hit and maintain 60%+ profit margins
Quarterly budget analysis with CFO
Daily email vendor communication with overseas FGV including logistics with freight forwarder / customs
Managed domestic production from pattern making through final production shipment
Coordinate all new incoming inventory with system manager and replenish low stock
Product description and content for website

Product Manager

Manage development of 1st proto execution thru T.O. P's
Negotiate all costing & MOQ to achieve or improve IGM goal from previous season with FGV
Daily email communication with all vendors
Travel to Asia to meet our vendors & visit factories with current production
Order & coordinate sample lines for all global regions

Senior Product Developer

Junior Sportswear fast fashion designer from initial concept through TOP
Attend fit sessions
Collaborated with brand licensees on design direction
Managed design team, sample room and weekly fit sessions
Attend and work showroom during market week / R&D trips to Europe with merchandisers
Designed editorial styles for magazines and LA Mart fashion shows

Senior Designer

Costume and holiday decor designer primarily focused on Halloween from inception through PPS
Specialized in SMU programs
R & D Fabric/Trim developments with FGV
Attend fit session with pattern maker review overall fit, construction in alignment with cost and margin projection

Blue Cult Denim - Los Angeles, CA
Warnaco Swim Co. - Commerce, CA

Owner - Freelance Company

Women's contemporary sportswear designer from initial concept through PPS
Attend all fittings with pattern makers from 1st proto to PPS
R&D of new fabric concepts, print and trims developments with material manager
Piloted "design in "program using liability fabrics
Collaborated with retail merchants on weekly basis to review sell thru's by category
Attend all trade shows
R&D trips to Europe with design team

Junior Sportswear designer from initial concept through PPS for retail stores
Worked on, 8-12 weeks turn times from development to retail floor
 Daily communication with factories
Visit domestic factories and vendors
Review weekly sell throughs, discuss hits and misses to implement for next designs
Attend trade shows with retail buyers to analyze market trends

Designer

Specialized in men's y/d woven shirts from India
Daily communication with factory / Visit factory once a year
Tech pack creation, oversee development 1st proto through TOPs

Assistant Product Developer

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