Liz Winkler: in Portland, OR

• Directed the design of the Boys and Kids Unisex Divisions, met all deliverables and deadlines. • Managed the day-to-day operations of a team of 12 designers. • Design manager for wholesale private label partnership with Amazon for Moon & Back by Hanna Andersson. • Project manager for First Insight customer product testing and feedback; developed process, timeline. • Researched market sizing and implemented changes to the brand size charts and labeling to include US size equivalents, improving customer conversion & top line sales. • Implemented team adoption of a shortened product development calendar and established improved cross-functional processes. • Trained, mentored and promoted 3 assistant designers into associate roles. • Improved sales of the Kids 2018 outerwear assortment by 15% through the introduction of new designs with improved fabric finishes and functionality. • Launched Kids activewear in Fall 2018, adding 10% to category sales. • Drove year over year divisional sales growth through innovation and cross-functional collaboration.

• Grew the Boys business by 35% over 5 years through the introduction of brand-right graphics programs and style modernization. • Recommended and implemented product development process, systems and infrastructure changes in order to improve department efficiency. • Shifted the design process from catalog-focused "spread" reviews to total season collection presentations to support omni-channel business growth. • Supervised and directed the work of assistant designers.

• Kick-started significant growth in the Sleep category through the introduction of new artwork concepts and printing techniques. • Expanded the Boys graphics business through the incorporation of new artwork styles and variety of novelty treatments. • Partnered with Information Systems engineer to improve functionality of product line management system. • Created new system for organizing color standards and creating seasonal color palettes.

• Created custom bridal and evening gowns from sketch, to muslin through final fitting. • Managed all aspects of business administration for self-owned custom bridal & evening wear business. • Featured in Silicon Valley's Wave magazine style section.