Heather Boodey
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Experience
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Concordis LLC
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Production Team Member
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May 2022 - Present
Providing production and product development expertise for an international media and retail company.
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Production Team Member
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May 2022 - Present
Providing production and product development expertise for an international media and retail company.
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Unique Industries
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United States
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Manufacturing
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300 - 400 Employee
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Product Development and Merchandising Specialist
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Apr 2017 - Feb 2021
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New View Gifts and Accessories
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Greater Philadelphia Area
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Assistant Product Development Manager
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Sep 2016 - Dec 2016
Attend daily Kick-Off and Finalization meetings to allocate all seasonal and replenishment projects. Select best vendors to develop product lines for national, multi-million dollar accounts.Track all phases of development. Review, compare, and comment on every sample against designer spec and tech sheets. Identify areas of improvement and opportunity as product lines are finalized and costs are negotiated for lowest possible price. Optimize budget by analyzing and selecting vendors by geographical location, port, consolidation, and price. Constant communication with international vendors to ensure all questions are answered within 24-hours. Quick responsiveness to expedite sampling lead-times and guarantee fast deliverables to clients. Update and maintain Development and QC Reports that include costs and sampling comments from each different vendor.
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Anthropologie
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United States
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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700 & Above Employee
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Product Development & Production Coordinator
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Mar 2016 - Aug 2016
Responsible for all costing, negotiating, and reaching/exceeding department IMU goals. Track all phases of product development for artist collaborations and buyer developments. Maintain WIP (Work in Progress) reports to ensure factories uphold confirmed lead times and deadlines. Lead allocation meetings to accurately send seasonal briefs to strategic partners, growth vendors, and niche factories based on Line Plan guidelines, sourcing analysis, and department goals. Calculate and analyze seasonal adoption rates by class, vendor, and SKU, to identify and address department’s strengths and opportunities for next season. Identify sourcing needs of design and buying teams. Research and find innovative techniques, construction, & materials every season with current and new vendors to evolve assortment and be trend leader in market. Schedule and lead meetings with global production partners to artisan vendors at home office and abroad.
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Assistant Production Coordinator
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Jul 2013 - Mar 2016
Negotiated and successfully decreased FOB cost to increase quarterly IMU. Maintained daily communication with international vendors and internal teams to ensure production samples were executed correctly and on time for delivery. Scheduled weekly product overview meetings with buyers to review all stages of product development and production. Created CD briefs, amendment comments, seasonal approvals, and TOP (Top of Production) comments in an efficient and timely manner.Prepared and participated in every season's Sketch Review, Proto Review, Finalization, and PO Placement meetings. Ensured all FOB loads (duty, commission, freight, etc.) were correct for PO placement. Scheduled meetings with Custom’s compliance department every month to review all placed products passed import guidelines, standards, and testing parameters.
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Michael Kors
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United States
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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700 & Above Employee
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Collection Accessory Design Intern
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Sep 2011 - Mar 2012
Worked on handbag and hardware specs for Collection Accessories, while assisting Collection Accessory Design Director with various tasks.Assisted senior designer in handbag sketch and proto review meetings with Michael Kors. Met with representatives from tanneries in Italy and production partners from the Far East to discuss new techniques. Helped Collection Designers during NY Fashion Week and worked backstage at the Fall 12 Michael Kors Show. Assisted the Collection Sales Executive during the Fall 12 Market and worked with top accounts like Bloomingdales. Acquired knowledge of exotic materials like python, stingray, crocodile, etc.
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Bijou Bridal
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Ardmore, PA
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Sales Associate/Receptionist
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Mar 2011 - Aug 2011
Scheduled bridal consultations and assisted customers in selecting luxury gowns for their important event. Placed orders, completed transactions, and determined proper measurements for correct fit of luxury items. Worked closely with owner to maintain successful business operations. Scheduled bridal consultations and assisted customers in selecting luxury gowns for their important event. Placed orders, completed transactions, and determined proper measurements for correct fit of luxury items. Worked closely with owner to maintain successful business operations.
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Runway Show Volunteer
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Feb 2010 - Feb 2010
• Organized and arranged clothes backstage at a fast-paced fashion show • Dressed and prepared models for the runway • Organized and arranged clothes backstage at a fast-paced fashion show • Dressed and prepared models for the runway
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Education
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Drexel University
Bachelor’s Degree, Design and Merchandising; Design Mgmt. and Fashion Product Development -
Parsons School of Design - The New School
Drawing and Painting Course