Keith Hoover
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Ryan Shofnos
Keith has the unique capability as a leader to combine high-level strategic visioning with tactical execution. I enjoyed working as a part of his organization for one year at Under Armour. Keith joined our group, quickly drafted a vision that addressed the company’s needs, and coached the entire team on the best approaches for success. Furthermore, he made it a priority to discover and remove his team’s barriers, enabling them to reach higher levels of performance. Keith’s drive and unique combination of talents would be an asset to any organization.
Malcolm Hensley
See's the big picture and looks ahead.
Uwe Halder
Focused on the important issues and executing. Commited.
Ryan Shofnos
Keith has the unique capability as a leader to combine high-level strategic visioning with tactical execution. I enjoyed working as a part of his organization for one year at Under Armour. Keith joined our group, quickly drafted a vision that addressed the company’s needs, and coached the entire team on the best approaches for success. Furthermore, he made it a priority to discover and remove his team’s barriers, enabling them to reach higher levels of performance. Keith’s drive and unique combination of talents would be an asset to any organization.
Malcolm Hensley
See's the big picture and looks ahead.
Uwe Halder
Focused on the important issues and executing. Commited.
Ryan Shofnos
Keith has the unique capability as a leader to combine high-level strategic visioning with tactical execution. I enjoyed working as a part of his organization for one year at Under Armour. Keith joined our group, quickly drafted a vision that addressed the company’s needs, and coached the entire team on the best approaches for success. Furthermore, he made it a priority to discover and remove his team’s barriers, enabling them to reach higher levels of performance. Keith’s drive and unique combination of talents would be an asset to any organization.
Malcolm Hensley
See's the big picture and looks ahead.
Uwe Halder
Focused on the important issues and executing. Commited.
Ryan Shofnos
Keith has the unique capability as a leader to combine high-level strategic visioning with tactical execution. I enjoyed working as a part of his organization for one year at Under Armour. Keith joined our group, quickly drafted a vision that addressed the company’s needs, and coached the entire team on the best approaches for success. Furthermore, he made it a priority to discover and remove his team’s barriers, enabling them to reach higher levels of performance. Keith’s drive and unique combination of talents would be an asset to any organization.
Malcolm Hensley
See's the big picture and looks ahead.
Uwe Halder
Focused on the important issues and executing. Commited.
Experience
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Black Swan Textiles
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United States
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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1 - 100 Employee
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President
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Sep 2017 - Present
Currently building the Fabric Digital Twin model to simplify fabric development and replication, allowing fabrics to be searched, selected, and matched by the numbers (just like color). Black Swan Textiles drives a Digital Twin model of product design and development using 3D design/engineering software to replace old-fashioned product development tools and integrate with actual production. The Digital Twin model eliminates a lengthy product development process and replaces line planning with open-to-buy as a model to drive sales and margin. Recently completed an assignment to launch a Digital Product Creation program (DPC) at Ralph Lauren.
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Under Armour
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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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Vice President of Manufacturing Innovation and Development
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Mar 2017 - Aug 2017
Worked with a great team at the Under Armour Lighthouse. Partnered with the global industry leaders to drive virtual product development through a digital twin model. Coordinated current state processes with future state innovations to introduce improvements in the short term.
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Vice President of Material Process & Color Innovation
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Jan 2012 - Mar 2017
Implemented the Natific CAP for all textile mills in the sourcing matrix. Devised a novel method to define and match reserve heathers digitally. Led a material development process and color innovation team within Under Armour Innovation organization that seamlessly supported both innovation-driven growth and the Under Armour mission – To Make All Athletes Better.
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Vice President of Materials, Color, and Trim Technology
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Jan 2012 - May 2013
Responsible for strategic development and commercialization of material, color, and trim.
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JCPenney
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of Quality & Testing
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Jun 2011 - Dec 2011
Accountable for all quality processes and policies.
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Director of Global Color and Fabric Innovation
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Dec 2006 - Jun 2011
Developed a global color management process across all owned brands. Built the Color Accreditation Program (CAP) that eliminated labdipping for solid colors. Identified Natific as a service provider to administer the CAP for key textile mills.
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Lands' End
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United States
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sr Manager of Design Resources
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May 2005 - Dec 2006
Managed color and fabric development for all products. Oversight committee for implementing PLM (PTC Flex) Managed color and fabric development for all products. Oversight committee for implementing PLM (PTC Flex)
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Target
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Mexico
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sr Manager of Color Resources
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Apr 2000 - May 2005
Set up all color specification and analysis processes to support global color development for all owned brand products Set up all color specification and analysis processes to support global color development for all owned brand products
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Fruit of the Loom
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United States
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Color Development
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Feb 1999 - Apr 2000
Oversaw color processes at six domestic dyehouses Oversaw color processes at six domestic dyehouses
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Polo Ralph Lauren
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1 - 100 Employee
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Color Technologist
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1992 - 1999
Part of team that set up PRL color process in Greensboro Polo R&D
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Art Director
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1990 - 1992
Art Director for all product illustration. Gentlemen's clothing specialty. NYC
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Illustrator
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1984 - 1990
Fashion illustration. Represented globally by George and Petr Lott, NYC Clients included Brooks Brothers, Grey Advertising, The Fairfield Store, Miller's Fashion illustration. Represented globally by George and Petr Lott, NYC Clients included Brooks Brothers, Grey Advertising, The Fairfield Store, Miller's
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Hahne's
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United States
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Fashion Illustrator
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1983 - 1984
Fashion Illustrator for department store in Newark, NJ Fashion Illustrator for department store in Newark, NJ
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Fashion Illustrator
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1981 - 1983
Fashion illustrator for department store in Cincinnati, OH Fashion illustrator for department store in Cincinnati, OH
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H C Prange
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United States
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Executive Offices
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Fashion Illustrator
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1980 - 1981
Fashion illustrator for department store ads - Green Bay, WI Fashion illustrator for department store ads - Green Bay, WI
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Education
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Lawrence University
BA
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