MacKenzie Nichols: Developer I in Burlington, VT
MacKenzie Nichols
Developer I
Burlington | United States
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Technical Apparel, Youth Outerwear
Developer I | 01/2020 - Current
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Burton Snowboards
Developer I - Bags & Luggage | 01/2019 - 01/2020
1/19-Current
• Oversee commercialization development of high volume of styles across multiple categories
• Create and maintain BOMs, supplier quotes, comment files in PLM
• Work closely with stakeholders across multiple teams throughout the organization
• Comfortably voice ideas to improve processes and make the best product possible
• Maintain outstanding relationships with vendors, provide clear and concise direction, and keep honest discussion of costing open throughout development
• Thoroughly evaluate costing by creating in-depth spreadsheets and pricing tools to use as support during negotiations. History of leading successful negotiations for my styles seeing major reductions in FOB
• Keep organized, up to date files. Provide feedback and guidance to responsible parties to ensure that tech packs, fit specs, etc. reflect the current version of products in development
• Side projects:
? Led development of W21 and SS21 packaging for all softgoods
? Managed several bag styles in Mine77 collection
? Currently leading development of retail accessories (pet products, blankets, trinkets) using materials leftover from production. Designing, sourcing materials, and overseeing development from concept forward
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Burton Snowboards
Trade Clerk / Freight & Duty Accounts Payable Coordinator | 05/2018 - 01/2019
• Reviewed and maintained all documents relevant to admitting vessel and air freight shipments into our FTZ, as well as exporting daily truck shipments to Canada
• Evaluated expenses, and allocated payments to correct cost centers
• Ran monthly financial reports for all managers
• Assisted in forming plans to alleviate impacts of trade war with China
• Assessed new products and assigned classifications
Charter Brokerage, LLC
Customs and International Trade Specialist | 09/2014 - 03/2016
• Finalized Customs forms for vessel, truck, rail, and air imports
• Analyzed potential risks for clients and assisted them in avoiding fees and penalties
• Identified opportunities for duty free eligibility and reviewed documents to ensure all requirements were met
• Created and ran daily audits of work across multiple teams to catch any mistakes early on
• Retrieved necessary information on a timely basis to meet deadlines
• Organized all data and kept solid audit trails for support and record keeping
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Burton Snowboards
Product Assistant | 07/2013 - 07/2014
• Handled product line list updates for outerwear and apparel
• Maintained pricing tools and BOMs accordingly
• Conducted market research and assembled findings in an organized manner
• Oversaw development of a technical apparel line with high sell through rate
• Commented on samples and relayed comments back to suppliers
Education history
University of Colorado
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences
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