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Design Business Manager

Motivated product manager with over 10 years of product development, merchandising and production experience. Product development, sourcing & sustainability are my passions. I'm an accomplished brand builder who’s able to recognize key trends that fit a brands image. I’ve worked with a wide range of products and have in-depth knowledge of the development to production life cycle.

I bring designs to life by working closely with designers, sales teams, marketing and vendors to achieve brand goals. My interpersonal communication skills build the strong relationships needed for success. I'd love to share how I may put my extensive experience to work for you!

• Creative Team Management and Strategic Business Development. 
• Technical and Innovative Product Development utilizing Product Sourcing Solutions Skills for the Hospitality Industry.  
• Schematic Renderings and Design Specifications. 
• Brand and Create Sales and Marketing Collateral. 
• Working directly with Global Hoteliers and top design firms.
• Daily Communications with Mills and Factories to develop textiles and finished products.

• Featured in Locale Magazine June 2016, Sept 2016, Jan 2017, Feb 2017, Feb 2018 
• Voted Best Wedding Photographer in Oceanside - 2017
• Top 10 Wedding Photographers - Inspired Bride
• IBM corporate photographer 4 years
• Certified Content Marketing Specialist from Digital Marketer

Business Owner

• Project Management.
• Driving process and labor efficiency.
• Management of Logistics, Quality Control and Customer Service.
• Incorporate industry best practices defining new workflow processes to optimize efficiency and reduce costs
• Continuous Improvement Planning.

Operations Manager

With an emphasis on luxury goods and services, de Boudoir focuses photography to clients with the goal to empower individuals to be their truest selves. 
• Market Share Analysis 
• Marketing Opportunities and Brand Growth
• Digital Marketing 
• Advertising Campaigns 
• Creative Content Development 
• Social Media Marketing

Creative Director

• Creative Team Management and Strategic Business Development. 
• Director of National Photography Studios. (21 Locations across the United States)
• Report Company Revenue Growth and Sales.
• SOP creation and implementation.
• Responsible for hiring and training teams for photography, make-up, retail and sales.
• Management of Editing Department.
• Continual Development for Training Programs.

National Territory Director

• Development of Photography Training Program
• Hiring and Training New Photographers
• Management of Editing Department

Photography Director

• Creating Textile Designs
• Technical Product Design Packages
• Marketing Materials
• Advertisements
• Photography for Clients like: IBM, J Pinter, My Creative Department, Love Animals, J Nelson Photography, Denver Magazine, Locale Magazine, De Boudoir, Creative Lab, Joos Box Video, Essential Skin Care, Virgil James Luxury Bags

• Product Development for multiple lines of business.
• Coordinated a team of designers for artwork and products.
• Designed and Developed Licensed Products
• Lead company brainstorms, seasonal line planning and color/trend market analysis.
• Designed illustrations, graphics and textile design, woven, knits, and specialty fabrics including trims.
• Worked with oversea vendors on construction, and fit with emphasis on time lines and quality.
• Coordinated product photoshoots.
• Merchandised Product for On-line and Catalog
• Brand Development
• Conducted Market Survey's for Product Concept Development.
• Attend gift shows for domestic sourcing.

Product Design Manager

Snowboard industry innovator Jake Burton, instilled in the workplace culture an environment to create while challenging the status quo, encouraging the development of a better product with sustainability in mind.
• Cataloged all fabrics, trims and strike-off's. Maintained reference library. Daily communications with oversea mills and factories.
• Inspected print strike-off's and technical fabrications through to production.
• Developed textile print for girls outerwear.
• Production art for extensive Bag and Glove line. 
• Contributing developer for Women's Glove and Bag lines, collaborating with product development on fabrications and trims.
• Created presentations for sales summits and new product development concepts;
including hard-goods such as boots and soft-goods women’s wear prints.

Material Development / Production Artist 

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