Wendy Oldani: Director of Mechandising, Design, Development & Production in Goleta, CA

Director of Design, Development & Merchandising, Grace Project Carpinteria, CA — 2013 - Present Hired to start a women’s luxury athleisure and performance lifestyle collection. The first two seasons (FA14 & SP15) were entirely built by myself in Los Angeles, where there is NO full package anything. 80+ styles per season. Whew! I’m tired even writing this down. Accomplishments ? Built a streamlined manufacturing structure and flow. ? Sourced, developed & purchased all materials and trims. ? Designed styles, block patterns, prints and executed technical design. ? Buyer for branded accessories, footwear, & jewelry. ? Sales exceeded 1million within six months of launch.