Experience

TravelSmith Outfitters

• Apparel & Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sr. Product Manager - Men's Apparel and Accessories

  • Jun 2010 - Present

  Manage all aspects of the product life cycle for the Men’s division. Responsible for interpreting seasonal trends, setting the aesthetic direction of the line, product development, assortment building, sourcing and production of all menswear product categories. Brief the catalog creative team on each product and the product emphasis of each book. This includes communicating the unique selling proposition, product styling, catalog layout, photo selection and overall design of the Men’s Apparel section of the catalog and website. Responsible for final approval of images, layout and copy. - Built strategic 3 year plan. - Developed and implemented a new strategy to revitalize the menswear business. - Directed a change in the creative aesthetic of the men’s section of the catalog. - Improved vendor base to improve quality and responsiveness.


Compass Container Group, Inc.
• United States
• Writing and Editing
• Marketing and Sales Manager

  • Jan 2010 - Sep 2010


Levi Strauss & Co.

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 700 & Above Employee

• Product Manager

  • Apr 1988 - Jul 2009

  Supply Chain/Operations professional with extensive experience in inventory management, product development and product sourcing. I have gained my experience in managing small start-up to large businesses within a Fortune 100 company. Exceeded profitability goals through significant cost and inventory reductions, increased customer service levels and significant timeline reductions. Extensive experience in:•Inventory Management•Cost Reduction•Strategic Planning & Leadership •Worldwide Sourcing Strategy•Product Development•General Business Management•Analysis and Problem Resolution•Staff Training & Development•Proven Team Leader•Change ManagementHighlights•Consistently maintained high profitability and brand equity through global strategic sourcing decisions balancing cost, lead time and quality to manage businesses from $50 million to $400 million in annual sales.•Improved cash flow by increased inventory turns and open to buy through 20% inventory reduction (year over year) while exceeding customer fill rates. •Increased annual profitability by $5.0 million by negotiating cost reductions with raw material and manufacturing vendors during a time when fuel and cotton prices were increasing.•Responsible for sourcing and launching the largest product ($100 million annually) in the Dockers Brand.•Demonstrated strong coaching and development skills as evident by the promotion of several subordinates.

• Product Manager

  • 1988 - Jul 2009