Experience

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  Hanesbrands Inc.

  • United States
  • Manufacturing
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Manager, Product Development Hanes Women's Innerwear / Hanes Women's Growth Team PD Lead

    • Aug 2021 - Jan 2023

    Manage Project Administrators for Hanes Women's Bras, Panties and Shapewear. Special project development, management and technical direction. Lead cost savings opportunities and projects for internal and sourced styles, as well as supply chain moves, while working with in-region teams, Asia HUB and vendors. Liaison between Growth Team, and Product Development, providing information and cost savings needed for the team to make critical business decisions.

  • Manager, Technical Design, C9 & Champion Sport Bras & Seamless Apparel

    • Jun 2016 - Aug 2021

    Manage all processes from Hand-offs through size run approval and Financial Line Close. Lead direct reports including Tech Designers and Product Manager. Owns Fit. Supervise & track team & vendor calendar adherence, as well as research, and recommendations for shortened lead-times. Provide leadership and daily collaboration with Design, Marketing, Merchandising, Quality, Supply Chain, HUB and Vendors. Manage and track cost for review with Business Unit. Oversees wear test execution, and resolution of issues from consumer reviews. Development and presentation of "Sport Bra Workshops" to educate coworkers, customer service and retailers. Domestic and international travel.

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  Acme McCrary Corp.

  • United States
  • Apparel & Fashion
  • 100 - 200 Employee

  • Director of Marketing and Design - Seamless Division

    • Jun 2013 - Jan 2016

    * Manage Seamless Private Label Design & Merchandising, working with customers including, Soma, CKP, QVC, Dress Barn, Lane Bryant, JC Penney, Eastern Mountain Sports and New Balance to ensure seamless products meet or exceed company and customer expectations.* Played a key role in increasing the Seamless business over 50% in a 2 year period, by working with sales and key clients to develop top selling, innovative, and profitable products.* Oversaw development and introduction of imported seamless products to leverage the company's ability to provide customers with key price points.* CKP Sport Bra developed by team awarded Good Housekeeping Gold Award for A/B Cup Winning Sport Bras 2014.

  • Product Development Manager

    • Nov 2010 - Jun 2013

    * Responsible for the management and development of specs and the technical fit of women's seamless apparel, while working with R&D and Manufacturing, utilizing cost effective functional yarns, knitting and sewing techniques.* Ensure that team meets margin requirements, calendar deadlines and customer expectations.* Send and track prototypes, specs and feedback to and from customers.

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  OneCoast

  • NW North Carolina

  • NW NC Territory Manager

    • Dec 2009 - Nov 2010
    • NW North Carolina

    * Territory Sales to the Giftware Industry - Boutiques, Gift Shops, Etc.

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  Carson-Dellosa Publishing, Inc.

  • Administration

    • Jan 2009 - Dec 2009

    * Administration in Credit and Marketing Departments

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  Prudential Carolinas Realty

  • Residential Sales

    • Sep 2007 - Jan 2009

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  Keene Homes, Inc.

  • Interior Designer

    • May 2004 - Jan 2009

    * Assist with development and design details of custom homes built in the Triad area. Selection of cabinetry, plumbing and lighting fixtures, tile, countertops, trim specifications, paint colors, faux painting, etc. * 2005 & 2007 Gold Awards for homes ranging 600,000 to 800,000

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  Playwear, Inc

  • General Manager / Brand Manager

    • May 1991 - May 2004

    General Manager - Newborn / Infant Girls & BoysBrand Manager - Little Impressions / Baby Healthtex* Managed and trained staff to execute seasonal lines for sales in Middle Market Department Stores, National Chains, and Children's Specialty Stores, which resulted in consistent sales increases and expanded market share.* Lead and managed the movement of Newborn / Infant product production from US Manufacturing to source in Thailand and China.* Managed and lead a team to develop and bring a new Sub-Brand - "Little Impressions" - into the market place, which increased company sales and profits.* Collaborated with the sales force and retail accounts to ensure that the line was being developed to maximize business opportunities with specific retailers.* Responsible for setting pricing, margins, budget, calendar, and on-time execution.* P&L Responsibility Recognition:* Recipient of 1997 VF Excellence Award for Retail Space Management* Recipient of 2000 Outstanding Leadership & Service Award from Sales Management & Retail Marketing Staff* Recipient of 2001 VR Excellence Award for Outstanding Growth Achievement - Work to Maximize Value

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  Warren Featherbone Co.

  • Designer

    • Jan 1983 - Apr 1991

    * Designer of Newborn, Infant, and Toddler Boys Playwear, and Special Occasion Apparel, also Newborn and Infant Girl and Boy Sleepwear and Related Collections and Accessories.* Designed outfit worn by Baby Mary in "Three Men and a Baby".

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  Stone Apparel

  • Designer

    • Oct 1981 - Jan 1983

    * Designer of Newborn, Infant, and Toddler Boys Playwear

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  The Limited

  • Retail Experience

    • Sep 1979 - Oct 1981