Brooklyn, New York, United States
I have worked for some of the industry’s top organizations, such as American Eagle Outfitters, Global Brands Group (formerly Li & Fung), and Sears Holdings developing products in women's wear, menswear, and accessories. Here are a few of my notable accomplishments: Created and managed time and action calendars for overseas and domestic product development. Traveled to Asia to ensure the quality and integrity of market samples, source new trim and material and educate the overseas team on brand aesthetic. Effectively communicated with overseas offices to ensure all details, small and great, are adhered to and executed to the highest level possible. Collaborated with internal team members: design, sales, merchandiser, and production to ensure the most quality, on-trend products are designed, assorted and brought to market in a timely fashion. Developed and maintained relationships with buyers and merchandisers from major department stores to ensure the brand is rightly represented at market and retail. Proficient in a number of product management tools, including WebPDM, PLM, and BlueCherry.
Collaborate with design team to develop 4 collections per year for two brands – Ellen Tracy and Anne Klein sleepwear. Ensure successful quarterly market meetings. Key liaison for all department and specialty stores carrying Ellen Tracy and Anne Klein sleepwear. Create compelling copy for e-commerce websites; plan, schedule and execute all e-commerce and lifestyle photo shoots; develop in-house "stores" at top doors - responsibilities include project costing, furnishing selections, visual display and photography selection. Work closely with QVC team to launch the brand on-air May 2017; responsibilities include prep on-air talent, assist in creating benefits and features talking points. License management. Key liaison between the licensee (Komar) and Ellen Tracy and Anne Klein parent companies. SEE FULL DETAILS ON ATTACHED RESUME
Ensured that all vendors have the necessary fabric, trim, tech packs, and all pertinent information to complete the domestic production for new brand launches for KEDS and Marilyn Monroe. Followed up with vendors weekly to review WIP reports and answer any questions or concerns. Updated warehouse weekly on incoming bulk shipments while chasing late shipments for delivery information.
Followed up on all daily emails regarding development and submit approvals. Worked closely with design and technical design to ensure all PDM packages were updated with the correct information before proceeding into production. Collaborated with design and overseas vendors to get all Pre-production and TOP samples approved for production. Assisted denim team on wash panel approvals and standardization of wash times and colors across TOP samples. Utilized Trade Stone to update T&As, confirm costing and review tech packs.
Managed the development of the product line from sketch review through final line presentation. Managed and tracked deliverables on the seasonal calendar; follow-up with internal counterparts to ensure calendar deliverables are met and communicated to the Hong Kong office. Traveled to Hong Kong and Korea bi-annually for development; work with overseas counterparts to review proto samples, place late add styles into development, review innovation from key vendors, and visit factories. Focused heavily on garment costing; worked closely with design to build the product line within the cost parameters. Analyzed proto costing with overseas counterparts and make necessary design changes to ensure the product is within target cost.