Derrick Washington: Director of Design, Men's Active Outerwear / Bottoms in NYC, NY

Designs the ultimate in high performance apparel that distinguishes Ralph Lauren from its category competitors. • Responsible for $600 million multi-tier price programs of functional and wear-to-work apparel, ranging from core classics to-one-of a kind fashion runway silhouettes. • Launching urban expedition collection that will take the modern man from the mountains to the city. • Collaborates with Merchandising and SVP of Design to address all visual line plan needs. • Designs innovative product with brand partners such as US Open, Wimbledon and Ryder Cup.

Direct two collection categories of iconic American lifestyle apparel into sustainable profits. • Supervise $350 million men's Green Label and contemporary White Label. • Control $50k seasonal design budget. • Promoted to Design Director after six months in senior level design position. • Spearheaded re-launched of intimate and base layer business, and drafted merchandising plans for warm climate partners.

Utilized the 130+ year Swiss Army heritage to design innovative travel-friendly, military-inspired men's garments. • Generated $140 million in annual sales in 4 flagship stores and 70 brand stores worldwide and increased yearly revenues ranging from 22% to 39% during 2010 and 2014 seasons. • Initiated brand concepts across iconic product categories of Outerwear, Watches and Knives.

Leveraged the brand DNA of outdoor authenticity into profitable men's graphic t-shirts, seasonal design concepts, and sustainable supply chain of eco-friendly men's sportswear and activewear collections. • Capitalized and increased men's graphic t-shirt sales by 48% to $32 million. • Directed and designed 46% of total men's sportswear (t-shirts, polo's, and knits) and activewear apparel collections grossing $225 million annual profits 1|2 DERRICKWASHINGTON

Increased brand visibility through product marketing while maintaining a traditional 104+ year Fila aesthetic. • Led in-house FILA men's and boy's 8-20 activewear with $180 million annual profits. • Introduced FILA's aesthetic using modern performance textiles and activewear details to Macy's, Saks Fifth Avenue and online retailers.

Initiated new activewear product classifications into knitwear, outerwear and bottoms categories. • Grew knitwear categories by 42% to $225 million in annual sales. • Led color and concepts for New York design and Columbus, Ohio merchandising and marketing teams.

Personally, hired by Mr. Tommy Hilfiger directly to create "classic American clothing with a preppy twist". • Promoted to designer level for knitwear and grew business by 35% to $250 million. • Contributed to SKU growth as key member of largest product category of woven shirts with annual revenue growth reaching $195 million in sales. • Created specialty product for celebrity ambassadors: Justin Timberlake, Mark Ronson and Wyclef Jean.