Experience

Signature Products Group

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Product Manager - Cathartt Bags

  • Feb 2022 - Present

  Perform market research to assist in evaluating new product ideas.Maintain spec sheets, BOM’s and key information within PLM system.Maintain timelines and make sure we hit key dates.Coordinate projects with the design, sales and demand planning teams.Prepare reports and presentations for internal and customer use.Prepare and organize catalog & packaging product lists for the creative and sales teams.Proof catalogs, packaging, line listings, price sheets, etc.Work closely with PM/Developer to inspect/tear down incoming samples and packaging for accuracy.Work closely with PM to develop and implement product lines including assistance with product briefs.Work closely with PM and design team on product design and formulating ideas to grow the categories.Monitor communications with Vendors.Apply costing into Centric for review by PM, and understands product costs and effects on margins.Coordinate market research and organization of data and pictures.Logging and cataloguing pre-production and production samples once the developer or PM has approved them.Keep samples organized and archived.Making sure that salesman samples are ordered and delivered to sales team.Coordinate samples for salesmen and trade shows.

• Product Coordinator

  • Jan 2021 - Feb 2022

  Assist with market research while organizing the data and photos in PLM system. Update and organize product packets/spec sheets Work closely with PM(s) to inspect incoming samples and packaging for accuracy.Logging and cataloguing pre-production and production samples once approved.Keep samples organized and archived.Making sure that salesman samples are stocked.Coordinate samples for salesmen and trade shows.Create and maintain a materials library.Keep brands brandscapes up-to-date and accurate.Coordinate with PM’s to keep product boards up-to-date.Keep the PLM system up-to-date and accurate.Proof catalogs, packaging and other collateral materials.Work with PM’s on timelines and keeping within those timelines.Help maintain communications between PD department and all other company departments.Help prepare reports and product presentations for internal and the sales team.Prepare and organize catalog product lists and price lists for the catalog and sales teams.Maintain product copy and dimensions within the PLM system for all teams.Maintain product walls and keep them stocked with current product.Receiving packaging from factories and distributing the contents to PM’s.



Smith Optics

• United States
• Sporting Goods Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Sourcing Coordinator

  • Jun 2020 - Jan 2021

  Coordinate lead times and delivery dates with suppliers in order to stock raw materials for goggles, sunglasses, and prescription eye wear. Place purchase orders with suppliers for raw materials and finished goods. Generate weekly open PO reports and distribute to suppliers. Inbound all raw material and receive it into production warehouse inventory.

• Facility Events and Project Coordinator

  • Feb 2017 - Jun 2020

  Coordinate events and marketing projects for local community.Regulate donations and partnership programs. Manage employee engagement committee and special projects as well as budgets. Communicate with external networks to coordinate collaborations. Plan company parties and events.Provide travel arrangements for employees and visitors.Develop material for facility communications. Use SAP to place orders and create PO’s for employees. Administer and schedule tours of manufacturing facility. Participate and organize offsite meetings, marketing events, and partner programs.

• Dealer Service (Eastern Region & Fishing)

  • Feb 2015 - Mar 2017

  Place PO’s direct and also through B2B for sales reps and dealers.Keep track of GL funds and budgets.Stay up to date with sales promotions and discounts. Communicate with sales force and dealers at all times.Manage backorders and returns.

• Customer Service Representative

  • Aug 2013 - Feb 2015

  Answer and resolve all consumer calls and emails in a timely manner. Manage customer warranties and returns. Set up warranty claims for consumers and dealers.



Added Experience

• Entertainment Providers

• Project and Event Experience

  • 2010 - 2013

  2011-2013 Smith Optics Tradeshow AssistantAssisted trade show manager with product layout and merchandising. Set up and tear down of booth. Assisted customers with product knowledge. Helped reps with miscellaneous tasks2010 Volcom Trade Show assistant Assisted sales reps with product layout. Set up and tear down of booth. Helped staff with miscellaneous tasks. 2011-2013 Smith Optics Tradeshow AssistantAssisted trade show manager with product layout and merchandising. Set up and tear down of booth. Assisted customers with product knowledge. Helped reps with miscellaneous tasks2010 Volcom Trade Show assistant Assisted sales reps with product layout. Set up and tear down of booth. Helped staff with miscellaneous tasks.



DC Shoes

• United States
• Apparel & Fashion
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Store Manager

  • Jul 2011 - Apr 2012

  Pick and purchase seasonal inventory and design merchandising scheme Managed staff by creating schedules, administering payroll, and conducting staff meetings Coordinate all social media and events for store Reach out to sales reps and local businesses for event and special project support. Pick and purchase seasonal inventory and design merchandising scheme Managed staff by creating schedules, administering payroll, and conducting staff meetings Coordinate all social media and events for store Reach out to sales reps and local businesses for event and special project support.



Quiksilver

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Store Manager

  • Apr 2010 - Jul 2011

  Lead the sales associate team with selling and merchandising Merchandise planning Receive and return apparel and hard goods Planning special events- local fashion shows and sport events Assist store manager with various tasks Lead the sales associate team with selling and merchandising Merchandise planning Receive and return apparel and hard goods Planning special events- local fashion shows and sport events Assist store manager with various tasks