Allison Besanceney: Global Product Development Manager in Orange County, California

- Handle global product development of tees across multiple brands simultaneously while making certain milestones are met and products are delivered on schedule - Work closely with design, merchandising, sales and production teams to guarantee alignment and successful product execution - Manage the sampling process, monitor production timelines, and conduct quality control checks to ensure the final product meets the required standards and specifications - Ensure all products meet legal and industry standards, including safety regulations, labeling requirements, and environmental certifications - Nominated by colleagues and was awarded Employee of the Month December 2023 - Appointed PLM Super User by PLM support team May 2024 - have helped train new team members on system processes since 2022

- Headed global development of knitwear, headwear, miscellaneous accessories and footwear - Nurtured relationships with suppliers to create best in class product together - Conducted fittings in partnership with fit tech team and made adjustments for optimal product performance - Introduced new techniques and materials to enhance product designs

- Developed a fundamental understanding of Full Circle software - Collaborated with design team throughout all aspects of design process - concept to completion - Employed Illustrator and Photoshop proficiency to create and refine sketches, artwork, and prints - Communicated with interface departments in support of design vision - Participated in lab dip submission and made strike-off comments as needed - Assisted in tech pack creation and ensured all product information was updated when necessary - Translated trend research and analysis into product(s) for target customers