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Assistant Product Manager

Assistant product manager with global experience in athletic wear, strong analytical ability, creative insight, and diverse international business and science background with the following skills:

•	Product creation expertise
•	Ability to problem solve and partner with others to effect solutions
•	Strong Leadership qualities and communication skills
•	High-level of experience in global cross-functional work
•	Bilingual English/Russian
•	Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator CC, MS Office Suite
 



•	Support product creation process from concept to pre-production within given time frames
•	Provide input for concept to consumer direction
•	Create design briefs and line presentations
•	Create line plans based on brand’s needs and opportunities. Identify key product line styles
•	Range and price all product by taking into consideration FOB’s, costing, margins, market conditions and ensuring it is within targets set for the marketplace
•	Execute research and approval of fabrics and trims 
•	Work with fit tech team to insure fit approvals
•	Create and maintain 200+ SKU line list and SAP uploads
•	Support catalog and look-books creation
•	Collaborate with legal team to protect brand integrity and drive product naming process
•	Work with regional and global cross-functional teams to enable product creation process


•	Developed global and regional 200+ SKU product lines that meet or exceed pre-determined gross margin targets.
•	Identified trends and opportunities based on analysis of product, consumer and competitive trends in the market.
•	Built assortment plans by delivery by channel.
•	Made recommendations on opportunities with new and carryover product selection.
•	Presented line to key accounts.
•	Oversaw all material, trims, and lab dips to ensure on time delivery of sales samples and production.
•	Negotiated factory prices to meet company retail strategies and margin/profitability desires.
•	Communicated daily with vendors regarding all issues pertinent to accurate execution of samples throughout development process.
•	Collaborated with global and regional Design, Development, Go-To-Market team and accounts.
•	Travelled to Asia to ensure timely execution of samples
•	Visited Outdoor Retailer Market for innovations research 
•	Presented line at The Running Event 


M&D (Merchandiser and Product Developer)

•	Assisted Cut & Sew Knit Designer in various tasks, including market and trend research, creating mood boards, producing technical sketches, draping. 
•	Worked in PDM to track, control and assist in developing products.

Assistant Designer (internship)

•	Assisted Merchandiser in concept and development process. Conducted CAD reviews, worked on pricing strategies, production administration and distribution of products. 

Assistant Merchandiser (internship)

•	Assisted Product Development Manager, tracked and prepared samples, researched and gathered fabrics and trims, created purchase orders and technical spec packets.

Assistant Product Developer (internship)

•	Managed exploration, development and production projects in Canada, Germany, Libya, Papua New Guinea, Nigeria and USA. Established and maintained strong relationships, including daily communications with business units and contractors around the world. Conducted multiple trips to Canada, Germany, UK, US, Libya to support regional teams.

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Maria Cousin

ASICS America Corp

ASICS America Corp

BCBG Max Azria Group

O'NEILL

Halston Heritage

Exxon Mobil

FIDM (Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising)

Gubkin University of Oil and Gas

Gubkin University of Oil and Gas