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Strategic, Product Developer Assistant working closely with Product Line Managers, Design Directors, and
Materials Research. A results-oriented professional with a strong work ethic, a desire to exceed expectations,
while making an impactful contribution to the team. Recognized for strong attention to detail, proactiveness, a
problem solver, and keen ability to effectively communicate preeminent ideas and processes cross-functionally.
Lastly, I'm incredibly committed to living out my passion through my career as an avid outdoor enthusiast!

•	Market research global consumers, retailers, and industry information
•	Product briefs including consumer insights and competitive positioning 
•	Company sales and order analysis 
•	Competitor analysis 
•	Product line and model positioning 
•	Line plan development and communication 
•	Merchandising plan
•	Guide global pricing, sales programs, and forecasting 
•	Financial model and product cost targets 
•	Product life cycle planning 
•	FlexPLM information completeness and accuracy 
•	Drive creation of product communication materials


•	Collaborated with the design team to understand their intent and pick fabrics & trims accordingly to align with the quality and cost
•	Followed prototype creation through sample, fit, and grading processes to ensure specifications and prototypes were accurate 
•	Offered suggestions, solutions, changes, and production perspectives to improve the overall products and conducted / executed successful commercialization of the products during manufacturing 
•	Acquired and maintained cost sheets of protos during the development process and produced creative solutions to hit target costs for all products 
•	Established parameters for style specifications, measurements, and followed quality and construction standards
•	Identified and documented any special construction details or sewing methods that needed to be communicated to the garment factories
•	Collaborated closely with manager of product development, design, merchandising, planning, and factory merchandising teams to understand our contract manufactures capabilities 
•	Collaborated with the design team to source new materials and trims each season, maintained material library and lab dip tracking documents for each season. 
•	Reviewed factory prototypes for accuracy, fit, quality, function, and cost. Lead cross-functional proto reviews at each sample stage
•	For the assigned category: ensured that Bills of Materials, Specifications, Measurements, and Construction comments were correctly documented, maintained, and communicated to factory partners. 
•	Managed prototype samples
•	Created strong cross-functional team interactions with apparel creation team members, operations, and manufactures to ensure efficient processes
•	Tracked and monitored production deadlines
•	Entered data processes into various systems (PLM, Excel, etc.) and ensure the integrity of the information


Product Development Assistant (US Ski Team, Outerwear, and Accessories)

• Assist in coordination complete product development packages
• Ensure that pre-production logs are accurate and bulk contracts are issued
• Maintain seasonal costing templates
• Track processes and monitor production deadlines
• Enter data processes into various systems (PLM, Sharepoint, etc.) and ensure the integrity of the information

Product Development Assistant

•   Systems expert with data entry in PDM, NPD, and Talkoot
•   In charge of hangtag creations
•   Advanced excel skills using pivot tables
•   Illustrator proficiencies in creating VLP's
•   Create competitive analysis that are relevant to the current season
•   Manage the master distribution list for the company
•   Assist the marketing department with editing copy
•   Conduct PR meetings at Outdoor Retailer
•   Organize proto deliveries and samples
•   Ensure CADs are distributed on time
•   Maintain sample racks

Product Coordinator for Outerwear

• Assisted in floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance, and housekeeping
• Reported discrepancies to merchandise managers
• Acted as a liaison between merchandising and corporate to ensure effective communication of updates
• Managed cashiering activities in areas of purchasing, returns, and exchanges, and enforced store policies
• Forecasted supply needs for my departments to ensure optimal inventory turnover
• Contributed to the profitability of the store through the analysis of the business and merchandise moves
• Recommended timely markdowns on goods and re-orders on best sellers, while sharing insight based on
experience and analysis in order to grow and impact business
•   Monitored and analyzed sales reports for purchasing advice to the buyers

Assistant Manager

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