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Account Manager for Roxy, Quiksilver, DC Shoes

I am a multi-talented professional with an ease for accessory and shoe design, development and project management. My experience in these areas has given me insight into designing and developing trend-savvy lines with consideration for quality, cost, and aesthetic. 

I have experience traveling to China to oversee sample production, material development and sourcing. Having worked for Junior's, Contemporary and Women's casual lines I regularly shop the market to understand trend directions and gaps in my customers' line offerings. I have a great eye for design and color which I incorporate into my forecasting analysis. Having worked in all aspects of shoe manufacturing: from design and fit, to development, to production, I have unique insight into what makes a product successfully progress through this cycle and become a hot seller.  

Being naturally organized and a confident decision-maker, I enjoy being challenged at work and thrive working at a company that has a higher purpose.

Developing shoes for Roxy, Quiksilver and DC Shoes means providing great service, competitive pricing and innovative design solutions for my customers. This position is enjoyable and challenging as it requires me to continually assess each situation with new eyes and stay on top of every detail. I appreciate running my own business, keeping track of deadlines, finding creative solutions to design and delivery problems, and being cognizant of pricing. A greater aspect of this position involves analyzing sales reports, trends in the market and strategizing to deliver above and beyond what my clients expect. I regularly travel to China to oversee sample production, source materials and meet with vendors. My experience as a Developer has been an invaluable addition to my knowledge of footwear processes.

-Manage Roxy, Quiksilver  & DC Shoes footwear development. -Sketch designs, research the market, create presentations, correct and fit samples. -Liaise with China development team daily. -Travel to China to work directly with factories, source materials and ensure best quality manufacturing and lowest cost. -Strategize account growth.

As Assistant Developer:					

-Assisted Manager with duties pertaining to Roxy, Quiksilver  & DC Shoes development and design. -Attended client meetings. -Managed office, handled shipments, organized samples.
Until got promoted.

Developer/Designer

-Assisted startup footwear co’s: James Kilmer, Emily McPherson with concepts and designs, brand building, marketing strategies
-Managed website and online presence for 10th Gate Yoga, including creating newsletters and managing social media.
-Helped strategize account growth for higher yield product sales.

Freelance Design Consultant

-Worked closely alongside Designer and Production Manager, assisted with all aspects of line development.
-Researched & presented trends, sketched designs, corrected samples. 
-Liaised with Italian & Chinese vendors regarding materials, sample delivery, and payments. 
-Coordinated and organized samples.

Associate Footwear Designer

-Worked closely with Owner and Designers. 
-Sketched on-trend designs, corrected samples, assisted Sr Designers with line creation. 
-Researched trends, presented direction for upcoming seasons, organized materials library.
-Merchandised line at WSA Trade Show.

Assistant Footwear Designer

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Sussy Castilla: Account Manager for Roxy, Quiksilver, DC Shoes in Burbank, CA

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