Emily Knecht
Director Of Product Development at The Wooden Wick Co.- Claim this Profile
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Cliff DeNicolo
If you’re considering Emily as a new addition to your company, I simply cannot stress to you enough how much of an asset she will become to your team! If I was in a position to work with her again, I would hire her without hesitation. Emily is, first and foremost, one of the most incredible human beings I’ve had the pleasure of knowing - a rare individual that makes me smile just thinking about the years we worked together. During her time with my company, Emily grew from a trusted product development manager to a customer-facing account manager/developer who was responsible for generating new business in excess of $2 million annually. Her incredible work ethic, outgoing personality and dedication to our clients, ensured that her projects were delivered on time, on budget and exceeded the expectations of some of the most demanding brands in the world. Emily has a unique sense of analyzing a situation, proactively finding the best solution and then executing on that solution. This trait will serve her well in all of her future endeavors. She effortlessly bridges the gap between customer, creative and manufacturing to ensure the final deliverables are perfect. She inspires confidence in those she manages and leads by example with poise and a relentlessly positive outlook. She has my utmost confidence and respect and I highly recommend her for employment.
Helen Sherman
It is with great enthusiasm that I recommend Emily to any of her prospective employers. I hired Emily as Import Director at Event Network (retail operator for 100+ cultural attractions). Our business is complex and very dynamic. Emily was a wonderful addition to the team. She excelled in her role and took it to new heights. She accepted every new challenge, problem, and goal with incredibly high positive energy, tenacity, and grit. She always worked hard to exceed expectations. Emily is extremely conscientious, loyal, and was a great ambassador of our core values and culture. Emily’s
Cliff DeNicolo
If you’re considering Emily as a new addition to your company, I simply cannot stress to you enough how much of an asset she will become to your team! If I was in a position to work with her again, I would hire her without hesitation. Emily is, first and foremost, one of the most incredible human beings I’ve had the pleasure of knowing - a rare individual that makes me smile just thinking about the years we worked together. During her time with my company, Emily grew from a trusted product development manager to a customer-facing account manager/developer who was responsible for generating new business in excess of $2 million annually. Her incredible work ethic, outgoing personality and dedication to our clients, ensured that her projects were delivered on time, on budget and exceeded the expectations of some of the most demanding brands in the world. Emily has a unique sense of analyzing a situation, proactively finding the best solution and then executing on that solution. This trait will serve her well in all of her future endeavors. She effortlessly bridges the gap between customer, creative and manufacturing to ensure the final deliverables are perfect. She inspires confidence in those she manages and leads by example with poise and a relentlessly positive outlook. She has my utmost confidence and respect and I highly recommend her for employment.
Helen Sherman
It is with great enthusiasm that I recommend Emily to any of her prospective employers. I hired Emily as Import Director at Event Network (retail operator for 100+ cultural attractions). Our business is complex and very dynamic. Emily was a wonderful addition to the team. She excelled in her role and took it to new heights. She accepted every new challenge, problem, and goal with incredibly high positive energy, tenacity, and grit. She always worked hard to exceed expectations. Emily is extremely conscientious, loyal, and was a great ambassador of our core values and culture. Emily’s
Cliff DeNicolo
If you’re considering Emily as a new addition to your company, I simply cannot stress to you enough how much of an asset she will become to your team! If I was in a position to work with her again, I would hire her without hesitation. Emily is, first and foremost, one of the most incredible human beings I’ve had the pleasure of knowing - a rare individual that makes me smile just thinking about the years we worked together. During her time with my company, Emily grew from a trusted product development manager to a customer-facing account manager/developer who was responsible for generating new business in excess of $2 million annually. Her incredible work ethic, outgoing personality and dedication to our clients, ensured that her projects were delivered on time, on budget and exceeded the expectations of some of the most demanding brands in the world. Emily has a unique sense of analyzing a situation, proactively finding the best solution and then executing on that solution. This trait will serve her well in all of her future endeavors. She effortlessly bridges the gap between customer, creative and manufacturing to ensure the final deliverables are perfect. She inspires confidence in those she manages and leads by example with poise and a relentlessly positive outlook. She has my utmost confidence and respect and I highly recommend her for employment.
Helen Sherman
It is with great enthusiasm that I recommend Emily to any of her prospective employers. I hired Emily as Import Director at Event Network (retail operator for 100+ cultural attractions). Our business is complex and very dynamic. Emily was a wonderful addition to the team. She excelled in her role and took it to new heights. She accepted every new challenge, problem, and goal with incredibly high positive energy, tenacity, and grit. She always worked hard to exceed expectations. Emily is extremely conscientious, loyal, and was a great ambassador of our core values and culture. Emily’s
Cliff DeNicolo
If you’re considering Emily as a new addition to your company, I simply cannot stress to you enough how much of an asset she will become to your team! If I was in a position to work with her again, I would hire her without hesitation. Emily is, first and foremost, one of the most incredible human beings I’ve had the pleasure of knowing - a rare individual that makes me smile just thinking about the years we worked together. During her time with my company, Emily grew from a trusted product development manager to a customer-facing account manager/developer who was responsible for generating new business in excess of $2 million annually. Her incredible work ethic, outgoing personality and dedication to our clients, ensured that her projects were delivered on time, on budget and exceeded the expectations of some of the most demanding brands in the world. Emily has a unique sense of analyzing a situation, proactively finding the best solution and then executing on that solution. This trait will serve her well in all of her future endeavors. She effortlessly bridges the gap between customer, creative and manufacturing to ensure the final deliverables are perfect. She inspires confidence in those she manages and leads by example with poise and a relentlessly positive outlook. She has my utmost confidence and respect and I highly recommend her for employment.
Helen Sherman
It is with great enthusiasm that I recommend Emily to any of her prospective employers. I hired Emily as Import Director at Event Network (retail operator for 100+ cultural attractions). Our business is complex and very dynamic. Emily was a wonderful addition to the team. She excelled in her role and took it to new heights. She accepted every new challenge, problem, and goal with incredibly high positive energy, tenacity, and grit. She always worked hard to exceed expectations. Emily is extremely conscientious, loyal, and was a great ambassador of our core values and culture. Emily’s
Experience
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Director Of Product Development
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Feb 2022 - Present
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Product Development Manager
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Feb 2021 - Feb 2022
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Event Network, Inc.
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United States
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Events Services
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Import Director
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2013 - 2018
Event Network is a leading retail operator for 100+ cultural attractions and iconic destinations across North America.You know all those retail products in zoos, museums, and aquarium shops? That's Event Network! I was promoted once again to a brand new role in 2013 with big picture oversight for 100+ retail locations like the Shedd Aquarium, Willis Tower, American Natural History Museum, and Gettysburg.Specifically, I worked between creative and analytical groups, partnered with buyers, sourced vendors, and established processes for custom product development from concept to a fiscal product. Highlights of my impact as an Import Director include: ☑️ Introducing fiscal forecasting to ensure the best ROI and spend for products. ☑️ Creating structure for collaboration and alignment across the art team, buyers, and factories.Testimonial from Helen Sherman, Co-Founder & EVP, Business Development Event Network: “Emily excelled in her role and took it to new heights. She accepted every new challenge, problem, and goal with INCREDIBLY HIGH POSITIVE ENERGY, tenacity, and grit. Emily’s ‘CAN DO’ ATTITUDE…and her LEADERSHIP was INSTRUMENTAL IN OUR EXPONENTIAL GROWTH.” Show less
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Product Development Coordinator
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May 2012 - Dec 2013
I joined the Event Network team, stepping into a newly created role supporting import brokers as the company began to move to overseas manufacturing to reduce cost of costs and expand volume. Essentially, I was the go-between for factories and buyers fulfilling products for 100+ different retail locations across the US; During this time, our range of products grew from $500K at cost to $7 million and programs, In response to this rapid growth, I:☑️ Streamlined product development processes, including data collection and vetting☑️ Built a Product Detail Sheet to communicate critical information to factories☑️ Led analysis for cost of goods☑️ Collaborated the buying team to create consistency in process and getting products in storeMany of the programs I set up are still in use today. Show less
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Thread Designs
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United States
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Director of Product Development / Senior Project Manager
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2003 - 2012
Initially hired as a project manager, my role evolved to import broker and directing product development for major brands such as Hurley, Reef, Burton Snowboards, Titleist Golf, and Callaway Golf. My responsibilities spanned: ☑️ Oversight for product development and 3 account managers ☑️ Liaising with factories and clients in the full product design process ☑️ New business and expansion of existing accounts, including growing Hurley from $30K to $3M. ☑️ Mentoring account managers in growing their accounts ☑️ Coaching project coordinators on factory relationships, price points, and communication. ☑️ Traveling to China factories to ensure design, expectations, and price points were being met, Testimonial from Cliff DiNicolo, Former President & Owner, Thread Designs: "Emily grew from a TRUSTED PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER to a customer-facing account manager/developer responsible for GENERATING MILLIONS IN NEW BUSINESS ANNUALLY. Her incredible work ethic, outstanding personality, and dedication to our clients, ensured that her projects were delivered on time, on budget, and exceeded the expectations of some of the most demanding brands in the world.” Show less
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Education
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University of San Diego
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Communication with minor in Leadership
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