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Product Line & Development Manager

Experienced Product Line Manager/Developer/Merchandiser in the accessories and apparel industries.

Create and direct Product Roadmap for inline, online web store, collaboration and SMU.
Own product merchandising strategy and execution including assortment, sales planning, pricing, internal and external margin requirements, distribution and EOL. 
Manage design and product development process and development execution. 
Source new global factories in China, and India.
Manage materials and trims sourcing for accessories and apparel. 
Work directly with key retailers on SMU and retail exclusive product for Canada, AsiaPac and USA markets. 
Create product briefs to initiate concept, design, and development processes for apparel and accessories by following upcycling principles and closed looped manufacturing. 
Outline category direction while consistently evaluating relevancy and new market opportunities.
Encourage and maintain constant communication and feedback amongst all organizational
partners. 
Act as liaison between retail, sales, marketing, design, production, sourcing, and allocations.
Manage commercialization, development and merchandising calendars. 
Champion the presentation of product assortment to key accounts and global distributors.
Work directly with marketing and sales on GTM strategies.
Provide all line sheets with product descriptions, special feature sets and selling points to marketing for the execution of PR and Sales Rep kits. 
Work with retailers on POP and fixtures as needed.
Manage the development of packaging design and product design. 
Overseas product development travel to AsiaPac.

Responsible for developing and maintaining product specifications and samples from design concept to final approved product.
Partnered with Sales, Design, and Licensee Partner to ensure designs are executed in order to meet global company goals.
Presented seasonal lines, color and design inspiration to Global Sales team at sales meetings.
Responsible for catalog copy, product descriptions.
Accountable for shopping the market, web, and bring conceptual inspiration to the design team at the beginning of each season.
Initiated and planned line development at the beginning of each season based on prior seasons hit and misses. 
Built and maintained working seasonal line plans and commercialization calendars. 
Actively participated in all aspects of design, color development, seasonal theme and final adopted styles.
Managed SMU program with Macy's, The Berrics, and Astro Gaming. 
Developed global apparel program for South Africa, LATM and other emerging markets.

Product Line Manager Apparel & Accessories

Organized the management and production of outerwear, headwear, wovens and knits for inline assortment & Astro Gaming apparel launch. 
Developed production scheduling, and line sheets.
Managed garment costing, specifications, and development. 
Created SKU/UPC's and managed the implementation of all styles into SAP. 
Practiced delegation of responsibilities in order to obtain pre-production completion.
Global SMS coordinator.
SMU apparel developer.

Apparel Product Developer & Merchandiser

Provided excellent boutique customer service experience to high-end clientele for high fashion women's boutique. 
Created strong and well balanced visual merchandising through POP, POS and store window mannequins. 
Reviewed store business with store owner, business manager and financial analysts for improved store productivity. 
Build strong relationships with designers and vendors. 
Monitored inventory for product re-orders.

Store Manager/  Buyer

Marketing Coordinator

Executive Marketing Assistant/ Verification Loan Officer

Assisted sales with product merchandising, allocation, and display. 
Managed trade show booths at NY Gift week, and The Gift show at Atlanta.

Marketing Intern

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Sharon McGuire: Product Line & Development Manager in Redondo Beach, CA

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