Experience

Softline Brand Partners

• United States
• Textile Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Product Manager & Developer

  • Jan 2019 - Present

  • Independently conceptualize, design, develop and create prototypes for a full collection of branded leather goods• Create promotional materials, photography and web content for branded collections• Strategize sourcing and procurement of materials for project-specific BOM• Develop technical flats, line sheets, spec sheets and maintain technical specification packets for over 100 customized production orders• Collaborate with 4 cross-functional teams and partner factories to optimize costing and production capabilities• Manage production through online sales platforms including Salesforce Lightning, Amazon Seller Central and Etsy• Strategically order materials and tooling in order to meet deadlines.

• Production Manager

  • Sep 2016 - Jan 2019

  • Increased production capacity of sewn goods by 300% in one calendar year• Ensured products were completed per specs, on time and at a profit• Led staff development initiatives, accountable for training a team of six into a robust team of 27 team members and promoted six employees into leadership roles• Collaborated with Project Managers, Sample Team and Production Team to develop and produce high quality leather goods• Managed production kitting, WIP and operations• Established and maintained vendor relationships



Hackwith Design House

• Seamstress

  • Jun 2016 - Sep 2016

  • Cut, construct and press various garments for boutique and online orders• Possess knowledge of working with both woven and knit textiles• Maintain exceptional attention to detail in finishing techniques specific to each garment

• Design Intern - Women's Wovens

  • Sep 2015 - May 2016

  • Cut and sew with precision on industrial machinery • Design, collaborate, and sew a limited edition run to be sold on e-commerce site