Experience

Madison 88 LTD

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Product Development Manager

  • Apr 2011 - Present

  • Manage the development of 200 + styles of cold weather accessories and soft goods each season for well known brands • Responsible for the product life cycles from initial concept through bulk production • Directly accountable for industry top brand styles • Adept at negotiating costing with consistently meeting target profitability as a supplier and delivering margin goals for our customers. • Manage and train assistants on the product development process, calendar management, tech pack creation and revisions, lab dip and sample tracking, and daily correspondence with clients and factories Work closely with each client’s Quality Control Department and their nominated testing facility to guarantee their quality and safety standards are met prior to bulk shipments • Travel frequently for brand line reviews, tradeshows, and trend forecasting for the latest silhouettes, knit constructions and innovative technical fabrics • Created and implemented an Internship Program with local fashion schools, resulting in elevated customer service for our key partners Show less



Petiole

• Brooklyn, NY

• Production Coordinator

  • Feb 2010 - Apr 2011

  • Managed on time deliveries by partnering with our factory and nominated suppliers to closely monitor our Time and Action calendars and update our Work-In Process reports • Collaborated in cross-functional meetings regarding development and production matters, including sourcing strategies, tech pack handovers, production lead-times • Assessed cost breakdowns per style to achieve target margins • Approved lab-dips and bulk submits for all fabric materials and components Show less



Abercrombie & Fitch Co.

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Manager

  • Aug 2009 - Feb 2010



Club Monaco

• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 700 & Above Employee

• Merchandising Intern

  • Sep 2007 - Jun 2009