Project manager overseeing creative teams for ~$1B company; accumulative 1300+ SKU count of new development and over 400+ projects from 4
divisions on yearly basis. Executed strategic planning of development, design, and global production supply chain of all packaging across all
divisions; Restructured department for optimal workflow, implementing processes to increase productivity and overall project visibility.

Spearheaded internal brand development, successfully pitched to Kohl's resulting in ~$10M sales 1st year.
Integrated new India packaging suppliers, reducing overall transit time by 20% (~1 mo.) across multiple categories.
Resourced $2.6M wallet packaging to in-country suppliers for ~30% cost reduction - $624,000 in savings.
Saved 25% of program cost by securing Levi's agreement to allow factory to self certify for urgent Costco belt order.
Orchestrated resourcing of Target Brand packaging to meet 100% FSC certification with no increase to cost.
Received highest company manager rating (4.46/5) two years running provided by Gallup.

Director of Project Management

Senior designer responsible for project tracking, allocation of workload and associate talent development. Oversaw packaging creative direction for multiple fortune 500 brands. Drove the development of new ideation for store level presentations to enhance product visibility and overall
sales performance. Planned overseas vendor trips & organized QC review and production approvals.

Tracked project's vendor status across all company brands for optimal time management and deliverable expectations.
Improved Vendor relations and collaboration with trackable spreadsheets covering key timetables in development cycle.
Lead development of new fixturing that refreshed categories and improved customer visibility to key products.
Reduced production and development timelines with custom creation of dielines and rigorous testing of feasibility of construction with in-house sampling and proofing.

Senior Designer, Project Lead

Lead inter-state teams on development cycles of packaging and fixtures for Mid-tier department stores, headed the ideation and brand creation of private labels for Macy's, Kohl's and Walmart. Built new vendor relationships for cost cutting results across divisions. Integrated new dotcom
procedures resulting in greater online visibility and sales.
Built "Truly Radiant" brand resulting in company's 1st sale to WM; ~$2M order extended to replenishment.
Rebuilt internal dotcom photography procedures allowing online sales on Macy's, WM, and Amazon websites.

Senior Designer

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American Academy of Art