Natalie Newman: in COSTA MESA, CA

- Accessories & Apparel • Follow & execute the development calendar for in-line product • Enter all product info into PLM / data integrity • Communicate product updates/changes to necessary parties • Work closely with design to keep development process running smoothly • Manage sample process from prototype to production • Costing: working to achieve and maintain target costing/margins • Adapted with company and personnel changes and took on new categories as needed • Categories: headwear, bags, belts, wallets, socks, footwear, woven bottoms, jackets, denim, fleece

• Own the creation & development of the product line for all leather & non-leather accessories (shoes, belts, bags, cold weather, gifts, cufflinks, etc.) • Create & maintain effective working relationships & communicate on an ongoing basis with global markets & cross functional partners throughout the line development process • Supports Manager to fulfill product needs & place orders • Manage the sample process, footwear fit, material sourcing • Traveled to Italy & London (visited shoe/handbag factories, & scarf mills) • Manage the PD Assistant to make sure all reports & product information are up to date and correct

• Develop & detail all women's footwear(athletics, vulcanized, casuals, eva) • Issue/update/track sample POs & weekly Line In Process reports • Traveled to China- worked directly with China team to correct & approve samples / visited flip-flop, vulcanized, & casual footwear factories • Confirm all samples prior to production • Work closely with Design Director- detailing all footwear (color, materials, design details), spec sheets, trend research, inspiration boards • Create and maintain spec sheets, tech packs, BOMs, and linesheets • Communicate on a daily basis with agents, overseas teams, & sales