Creative and insightful Product Manager with proven abilities building technical products within global markets. Versatile and analytical business-minded team leader with extensive background in ski and snowboard, outdoor, and cycling industries.

*	Directed and managed all aspects of $6M+ private label glove and accessory division from hiring staff, new business, design, development, and production.
*	Managed West Coast based design and development team while working cross-functionally with other divisions and global offices.
*	Worked closely with global premium brands such as Rapha, Black Diamond, Saucony, Kuiu, and Canada Goose from initial design to retail sell through.
*	Defined and negotiated financial terms for new and existing customers.
*	Provided market insight, technical product expertise, product briefing, support, and guidance to design and development throughout the creative process.
*	Successfully created and implemented long term growth strategies with customers, resulting in year over year growth in excess of 20%.
*	Created and managed multiple seasonal timelines with factories and customers to enable a successful and profitable commercial production.
*	Led development in sourcing innovation in sustainability and technologies with suppliers and venders for materials and treatments.
*	Successfully drove price negotiations with suppliers, factories, and customers to increase overall profitability.
*	Developed and drove new internal processes to help increase efficiency and create effective workflow.

Director of Product Design and Development

*	Managed and guided the design, development, and production of all snowboard, skiing and cycling glove divisions.
*	Created a complete and merchandised glove line from design through delivery for the largest Dakine Snow category, resulting in $20M in net sales annually.
*	Worked to create and execute on a strategic 4-year line plan that yielded 24% growth in the US and 52% in Europe.
*	Provided market insight, product briefing, support and guidance to design and development throughout the process.
*	Worked with key partners, suppliers and vendors to introduce new technologies and innovations into the market.
*	Collaborated with marketing on key stories for the season, ensuring that the product was presented to the target customer appropriately.
*	Offered technical expertise and presented new product at design reviews for both US and EU sales meetings and trade shows.
*	Strategized factory allocation and margin goals for each season, which led to increased margin dollars year over year.
*	Created and adhered to strict timelines throughout development and production.
*	Established, evaluated, and managed domestic and foreign supplier and vendor relations. Frequently visited factories for price negotiations and QC inspections.
*	Successfully hired and trained glove team. Collaborated with team to create processes and procedures to increase efficiencies and successful internal and external communication.
*	Managed seasonal development costs and team travel costs for budget reporting, positively impacting overall department profitability.

Product Line Manager, Gloves

*	Prepared and maintained product specification packages. Created and implemented new processes to better track tech packs, fit and QC.
*	Performed daily communications with vendors and suppliers.
*	Assisted in the sourcing and development of new materials, treatments and embellishments. Maintained fabric and treatment sample libraries.
*	Monitored quality control standards for build, fit, materials and finished products.
*	Maintained internal product copy databases for catalog, hang tag and website.
*	Assisted Customer Service and Warranty Departments with technical support.
*	Provided additional support for photo shoots, trade shows, sales meetings and focus groups as required.

Sr Product Developer, Gloves

*	Responsible for the design, development, and production of accessories for multiple clients within the outdoor industry. i.e., REI, Outdoor Research, Mt Hardware, Ride, Kona, Brooks, MEC, Pearl Izumi.
*	Provided client support throughout the design and development process. Designed appropriate accessories for end use and price targets. Provided line analysis, trend forecasting, market research.
*	Created and maintained detailed specification packages.
*	Developed and sourced new material and trims while creating and maintaining resource libraries.
*	Worked closely with factories on pricing and material selection.
*	Created and maintained seasonal timelines with factories and customer.
*	Provided detailed sample reviews of fit and pattern to create fit standards.
*	Collaborated with overseas team members to provide quality control standards for factory execution.

Product Developer/Designer

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Mechille Kiss

Western Washington University

Whatcom Community College