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Professional product developer with solid career progression and demonstrated success in the fashion footwear industry. Fast learner in a rapidly changing industry. Highly creative designer with advanced technical design skills. Proven leadership and team-building abilities from athletic involvement. In a position to take on a new opportunity as a Product Developer where my creative and business skills will be continuously challenged in an environment that has a proven culture of success.

•	Promoted after 18 months of demonstrated success, creativity, and understanding of company’s mission. 
•	Developed multiple styles of footwear and oversaw the development from prototype through to final product.
•	Resolved issues in all areas of design and acted as point of contact for various manufacturers and vendors throughout the development process.
•	Researched and compared manufacturing cost between factories in different countries and identified cost savings. Transitioned manufacturing to new country and increased margins by 10%. 
•	Represented company internationally multiple times a year to conduct audits and communicated issues with factory and design team to ensure quality. Reviewed samples, schedules, materials, and production.  
•	Presented engaging original designs demonstrations and summarized brand direction to top executives.  
•	Completed multiple fashion-forward product while considering costs and other manufacturing constraints.
•	Conducted merchandising meetings and collaborated on seasonal market research and creative insights.
•	Remained current on industry trends, materials, and techniques through global trade show attendances.
•	Lead the graphic design and customization of artwork in Adobe Creative Suite in company of 15 personnel.

Product Development Manager & Associate Designer

•	Rendered sketches and assisted in the preparation of design presentations. 
•	Updated and maintained line plans and all development tracking forms. 
•	Managed sales sample distribution and inventory of approximately 900 pairs. 
•	Coordinated and facilitated product photo shoots including talent acquisition and coordinating travel logistics.
•	Collaborated directly with the Creative Director, the VP of Product Development, and the Lead Designer for 3 years and developed an aptitude for footwear creation.

Assistant to Creative Director

•	Volunteer on the Board of Directors 
•	Managed entire operations of the Girls Division, including curriculum development, parent relations, budgets, and supervising staff.
•	Implemented marketing strategy that increased enrollment 60%.  
•	Founded and coached Santa Barbara’s first public High School Girls Lacrosse Team.

Girls Program Director

•	Taught Classes: Fundamental Art, Freehand Drawing and Advanced Color & Design	    
•	Awarded 2012 Instructional Team Strategy Grant, SBUSD
•	Lead student’s involvement in NECTAR, a Community Arts Fundraiser, 2012
•	Collaborated with Santa Barbara Museum of Art Education Department to bring students to the museum and create lesson plans based on museum exhibitions

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Koolaburra, LLC

Koolaburra, LLC

Santa Barbara Lacrosse Association (SBLA)

Santa Barbara School Districts

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago

University of Massachusetts, Amherst