Experience

Babiators

• Apparel & Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• New Product Development Manager

  • Apr 2022 - Present



Freelance

• Sourcing and Product Development

  • Aug 2021 - Present

  Available for freelance opportunities in sourcing and product development. Available for freelance opportunities in sourcing and product development.



Collection XIIX, Ltd.

• United States
• Wholesale
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Product Development Manager/Sourcing

  • Apr 2014 - Jun 2020

  • Work cross functionally with the production, sales and planning teams to coordinate efforts and ensure products are developed and bought according to the timeline. • Drive the product lifecycle- from conception to launch. • Schedule and run internal meetings for team collaboration and timeline management.• Manage teams of product developers and administrators to make sure all designs are executed properly and all necessary information is received and passed to the account manager.• Manage constant contact with vendors and suppliers overseas, building and maintaining relationships and learning their capabilities/limitations for future production processes.• Identify new vendors and potential partnerships.• Negotiate pricing with overseas vendors.• Oversee and manage the distribution of designs to the overseas vendors.• Source new fabrications, trims, and knits as well as develop new product and techniques with overseas vendors for both cold weather accessories and hat developments.• Travel to China to meet with vendors and observe current production and source new designs/trims- fully plan and book entire overseas trip.• Travel to customer meetings around the US and Canada with the sales team to present new product at both the beginning and final stages.• Look for new opportunities for accounts by analyzing trends in the marketplace and evaluating customer feedback. Show less

• Designer

  • Mar 2010 - Apr 2014

  o Design private label and licensed hat lines for various customers i.e. JCPenney, Kohl’s, Macy’s, Nordstrom, Target, BJ’s, Charming Charlie’s, C18 and Kensie brands.o Research current trends in the marketplace, create trend boards and color palettes for the upcoming season.o Partner with the customer to create time and action calendars to ensure all new development stays on schedule and hits required deadlines for both the in house and customer deadlines.o Create line plans by reviewing and analyzing selling reports from previous seasons. Work closely with the planning team to analyze and find trends in the data that we can capitalize on.o Merchandise the showroom; create new and innovative displays for 6 markets every year.o Work with the sales team to prepare product assortments for in house customer presentations during market and outside customer meetings. Show less

• Design Assistant

  • Oct 2007 - Mar 2010

  -Assist product developers and designers in the execution of overall development processes of cold weather accessories and hats-Responsible for communicating with vendors overseas regarding the development process, pricing, and ensuring timely execution of our set time and action calendar deadlines-Manage style data and pricing entry in the Vertex and AMT product lifestyles systems-Negotiate pricing with overseas vendorsCost product by generating FOB and Landed formulas in Excel in order to maintain IMU-Request and follow through on vendor detail sheets prior to market to confirm all style information entered in the Vertex system is accurate-Build and maintain Microsoft Excel reports to organize various product information, present product lines to buyers, and track details of all development in work-Work with the production team to review all production samples and resolve production issues to maintain delivery deadlines as well as coordinate and send all PP and TOP approval emails to vendors-Train new hires and interns on overall product development process and the company’s internal design software and data systems Show less



Opus Designs LTD

• Greater New York City Area

• Sales Coordinator/Executive Assistant

  • Jun 2005 - Aug 2006

  -Assisted in day to day activities at corporate offices of Opus Designs importers and distributors of youth home furnishings. -Called existing customers to maintain sales relationships and spoke to potential new customers. -Places orders into the MAS90 accounting system. -Created excel spreadsheets documenting price lists, rep lists, sales analysis, profit margins, and sales promotions. -Supported a 35 man representative force in all aspects of order entry and fulfillment. -Worked with CIT and GE factoring services to release credit holds. -Managed showroom at major furniture shows in Las Vegas, NV. Including booking space, setting up the space, and day to day space maintenance. -Assisted in logistic coordination of order fulfillment from factories in China and Vietnam. Show less



Tile Craft

• Peacedale, RI

• Retail Sales/Receptionist

  • Jan 2005 - May 2006

  • Managed small store day to day operations- answering the phones, filing, stocking/maintaining supply cabinets, organizing/maintaining showroom and office spaces. • Oversaw company calendar- scheduled appointments and made travel arrangements for sales reps. • Worked one on one with customers to design and fulfill their home project needs- including choosing the right flooring and appliances that fit their budget and taste level, writing and placing orders , and scheduling home deliveries and installations. • Created and maintained on hand inventory spreadsheets and other helpful sales tools such as new order forms and sale flyers on Microsoft Excel and Publisher. Show less



Soo Many Bags

• Westwood, NJ

• Retail Sales

  • Jun 2004 - Aug 2004

  Managed small store day to day operations/ answering phones, straightening up showroom, and taking inventory. Worked one on one with customers to find the right item for their need. Managed small store day to day operations/ answering phones, straightening up showroom, and taking inventory. Worked one on one with customers to find the right item for their need.