Bike

Fashion

Lifestyle

Outdoor

Skate

Snow

Streetwear

Surf

Swim

Dedicated Product Creation professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and
organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best
enhance the organizational brand.

Collaborated with clients to target issues and uncover methods that would increase operational
efficiency.
Implemented processes and procedures to improve overall efficiency in operations.
Developed written documents and reports related to programs and operations.
Identified and analyzed project risks and developed mitigation strategies.
Developed program plans, goals, objectives, and milestones for evaluating and measuring
effectiveness of operations.

Operations Consultant

Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency
Directed product flow and informed management of delays and challenges, as well as suggested
resolutions.
Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
Eased team transitions and new employee orientation through effective training and development.
Supported top-level decision-making and strategy planning, forging productive relationships with top
leaders and serving as key advocate for various personnel issues.


Managed daily operations of Product Creation, orchestrating forward-thinking strategies to accomplish
profit and expansion goals.
Demonstrated exceptional knowledge of process optimization in relation to profit and loss.
Supervised daily operations of OluKai, a multi-million dollar footwear brand.
Developed and optimized organizational systems to boost efficiency and keep operations scalable and agile for changing demands.
Upheld great standards of leadership for employees, consistently leading by example for best-in-class
Development work.
Worked directly with Management, Marketing, Customer Service, factory and overseas partners and Planning departments to brainstorm and discuss strategy.
Created and implemented aggressive action plan to address pressing cost control needs.
Implemented long-term growth initiatives by developing inline and go to market calendars with product
strategies in mind.
Responsible for Development of new packaging initiatives and coordinated design work through third
party agencies and factory partners.

Vice President - Footwear Development

Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
Responsible for taking product from design inception through commercialization and production
Worked and collaborated closely with Product triad (Design/PLM) to ensure that product resonated with design aesthetic and consumer needs.
Analyzed and negotiated manufacturing and material costs to meet company margin requirements.
Extensive Domestic and International travel (6-8 times per year) to evaluate and enhance product
performance (China, Vietnam, Indonesia, Mexico)
Managed Sales Sample shipping requirements to reduce cost.
Direct engineering of new tooling and components from blueprint stage to mold making
Created innovated material solutions for current and future seasons.
Worked deeply with overseas teams on costing efficiency, pattern efficiency and product innovation
Strategically developed product corporate product calendars for inline and go to market products.
Worked with Design teams across the globe to assure trends and pace and inline with industry
demands.
Worked with seasonal themes and artist collaborations to create fresh perspective and a different point of view for the Brand.
Managed up to 8 individuals at one time in both Portland and China product creation offices.
Established long lasting relationships with suppliers and factories - well connected.
Responsible for creating the OluKai 'Best Practices' manual for operational excellence.

Director - Footwear Development

Worked with technical Design and Product Management to provide accurate and complete technical
packages.
Led aesthetic vision and creation of new outdoor inspired products.


Negotiated with vendors on availability, product specifications, distribution, delivery deadlines and price.
Responsible for the development (Design inception through production) of over 180 SKU's seasonally
over 3 product categories for the Columbia and Sorel Brands.
Interacted with apparel teams to develop new materials and trims.
Created detailed and thorough 'Best Practices of Development' manual for internal use
Established Fit and Performance objectives to achieve optimal fit.

Senior Footwear Developer

Responsible for the documentation and presentation of initial fit and extended wear of all products in the Training category.
Conducted dynamic evaluation tests with college and semi-professional athletes to ensure that all
products met performance expectations - sport specific.
Worked closely with internal biomechanics lab in human based trials as well as mechanical testing.

Participant - Development Training Program

Performance Test Manager

Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
Recommended products based on solid understanding of individual customer needs and preferences.
Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved
sales.
Maintained supply levels in counter and customer areas to meet typical demands.
Elevated customer loyalty by using strong communication abilities to resolve customer problems.
Key holder

Barista

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Kim Johnson

University of Idaho