Product Development Specialist

• Nov 2021 - Present

• Managed product lifecycle from conceptualization to final product for internal lines and special order products. • Played an integral part in the implementation of BlueCherry PLM. In collaboration with team, made suggestions that were implemented ensuring a more efficient and effective product lifecycle management. • Trained team members on the new (BlueCherry PLM) system ensuring alignment within department and a a stronger collaboration with our key internal and external stakeholders. . • Executed daily assessment, physical review and data collection of protos, SMS and final production. • Communicated daily with internal/external teams (design, sales, marketing, overseas vendors) ensuring product knowledge and pre-production/production accuracy. • Assessed products keeping track of all updates/defects/approval of changes for production. • Utilized my bilingual abilities to form long lasting relationships and negotiating advantages. / With this, also executed sourcing and negotiation with global vendors. • Connected consumer trends with product creation (for commercialization to target market.) • Created databases to be used for facilitating internal and external workflow processes of supply chain and product lifecycle. • Winner of the (Rising Star) recognition in my first year of employment. (Award honoring performance) Show less

Sports Brand Design & Development / Contractor

• Aug 2021 - Oct 2021

• Utilized Centric PLM System to manage Data for multiple Brands • Reviewed Product Documents to input components such (Product Properties, BOM, Pricing, Tooling/ Tech CADS) • Worked with Cross functional teams in organization such as (PD, Materials Management, Upper Management) to execute the necessary updates for the system to be updated for the teams use. • Utilized Centric PLM System to manage Data for multiple Brands • Reviewed Product Documents to input components such (Product Properties, BOM, Pricing, Tooling/ Tech CADS) • Worked with Cross functional teams in organization such as (PD, Materials Management, Upper Management) to execute the necessary updates for the system to be updated for the teams use.

(Product Development) - Merchandise Coordinator

• Aug 2016 - May 2020

• Managed product lifecycle from conceptualization to final product. • Developed best-selling new styles every year and performed QC throughout the process of production completion to ensure quality/standards have been met. • Executed daily assessment, physical review and data collection of protos, SMS and final production. • Communicated daily with internal/external teams (design, sales, marketing, overseas vendors) ensuring product knowledge and pre-production/production accuracy. • Facilitated TP production for CAD designers by providing insight to applications/cost and most importantly market segment. (emphasizing specifications key for meeting product requirements.) • Utilized trend knowledge to analyze TP’s submitted by designers to ensure commercialization for markets. • Produced and maintained daily sample production schedule as well as production timelines. • Assessed products keeping track of all updates/defects/approval of changes for production. • Facilitated lab dips and product testing with global partners. Gathered comments throughout the process until standardization and production objectives were met. With this, I also standardized company product line colors utilized for multiple skus and material types. • Executed sourcing and negotiation with global vendors. (Utilized my bilingual abilities to form long lasting relationships and negotiating advantages.) • Connected consumer trends with product creation (for commercialization to target market.) • Created databases to be used for facilitating internal and external workflow processes of supply chain and product lifecycle. • Managed company material library. Key advisor to our designers for (Applications/Trims/Fabrics etc. use) Knowledge of TPU, Rubber appliques, metal applications like pins, grommets and others. Show less

Shift Lead / Barista

• Nov 2013 - 2017

• Coordinated works with team of baristas • Broadened customer knowledge of products and services • Delivered results under pressure and in a fast-paced environment • Assisted in training incoming partners • Coordinated works with team of baristas • Broadened customer knowledge of products and services • Delivered results under pressure and in a fast-paced environment • Assisted in training incoming partners

Production Intern

• May 2015 - 2015

Apparel Production Intern. (Quality Control and Merchandising) Apparel Production Intern. (Quality Control and Merchandising)

Administrative Assistant

• May 2009 - Oct 2011