Experience

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  Slowtide

  • Product Developer

    • Apr 2023 - Present

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  RVCA

  • Costa Mesa, California

  • Product Development - Accessories & Apparel

    • Jun 2016 - Dec 2018
    • Costa Mesa, California

    *Managed and executed sample process from prototype to production*Timely executed the development calendar for in-line product *Administered product information into PLM and ensured data integrity*Effectively communicated product updates and changes to necessary parties*Collaborated closely with design team to relay feedback and implement design details*Communicated with overseas teams and vendors daily*Traveled to Hong Kong for sourcing summit with Hong Kong team and vendors*Met and maintained target costs and margins*Categories: footwear, headwear, bags, belts, wallets, socks, woven bottoms, jackets, denim, fleece

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  Brooks Brothers

  • Greater New York City Area

  • Product Development Associate - Men's Accessories/Black Fleece

    • Nov 2011 - Jun 2014
    • Greater New York City Area

    *Handled the creation and development of the product line for all leather & non-leather accessories (shoes, belts, bags, cold weather, slg’s, gifts, cufflinks, etc.)*Established and maintained effective working relationships and communicated on an ongoing basis with global markets and cross functional partners throughout the development process*Supported Supervisor by fulfilling product needs and placing orders*Oversaw the sample process, footwear fit, material sourcing*Traveled to Italy & London to visit vendors, tour factories, and collaborate with overseas partners.*Managed the PD Assistant to ensure all reports and product information were current and accurate

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  Tommy Hilfiger

  • Product Development - Women's Footwear

    • Nov 2007 - Jul 2011

    *Developed and detailed all women’s footwear (athletics, vulcanized, casuals, eva) *Issued, updated, and tracked sample POs and weekly Line In Process reports*Traveled to China to work directly with China team by correcting and approving samples and visit flip-flop, vulcanized, & casual footwear factories*Provided final approval for all samples prior to production*Worked closely with Design Director in detailing all footwear (color, materials, design details), and to administer spec sheets, tech packs, BOMs, and linesheets*Communicated daily with agents, overseas teams, and sales teams