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 I am currently seeking opportunities with outdoor brands who have an interest in sustainability/transparency within the supply chain specifically with custom product development. I have professionally supported material/product development teams for six years for highly regarded outdoor brands and have a passion for building quality product from concept to market. My references will tell you that I am a great collaborator, and communicator, have an extremely eclectic skill set,  and am extremely reliable under pressure. I bring a futuristic mindset and positive creative energy along with extensive technical knowledge. Thank you for your consideration and I hope to be speaking about upcoming opportunities in more depth. 

  Collaborated closely with material development team to research and track quality defects on emerging market material
innovations such as Futurelight, Flash Dry XD, and Thermoball Eco.

   Diligently adapted to online platforms to direct meetings, track development materials, and build presentations for cross
functional management teams. This includes successfully training and assisting in the onboarding of the new 2020 lab team
following the monumental cross country move of the brand headquarters.

   Improved efficiency within the development lab by implementing innovative strategies, building operating procedures, and managing workflow deadlines.

  Conducted a successful zero waste audit of the laboratory space and presented results and suggestions to management.

Quality Assurance Compliance Technician

Managed creative teams responsible for product development, lead meetings, and presentations, preparing visual and written material, and communicating with sales staff to evaluate seasonal trends.

Responsible for the building and marketing of the most successful product lines by researching current market trends,
producing customizable prototypes, and sharing out conceptual storytelling presentations.

Improved material import selections by establishing and maintaining positive relationships with mills and suppliers by
negotiating price and content minimums.

Product Manager & Design Director

Optimized start-up presence by seeking out and making initial contact with future factory partners, suppliers, and accounts
Established budgets and timelines with the company founder to customize priorities.

 Generated marketing and fundraising strategies while developing competitive pricing for custom garments.

  Recruited and assembled a diverse marketing team and graphic designer to manage in-house media platforms.

Product Manager

Brittany Horner is a Quality Assurance Compliance Technician at The North Face in Sebastopol, CA.

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California College of the Arts