Cadie Virgin

Collaborate with design, marketing, and sales teams in creating profitable and trend appealing licensed apparel and merchandise for target consumers Create, implement, and execute product and artwork displays to achieve positive in-store consumer experience Aid Wholesale Manager and Accounts Receivable/Payable in tracking dealer sales and invoice deadlines

Create profitable seasonal design line plans for domestic and international retail channels including destination specific product Present design briefs to design team, assist and manage design workload to ensure tight calendar deadlines are met Assist development team through development process including international travel to vendor meetings Work with technical design in recruiting fit models and lead fittings to ensure proper fit and design Track weekly/monthly/yearly sales of each sku and present class charts to retail buyers and company execs for sales review Work with cross functional teams to facilitate quick turn SMUS and Special Projects from start to finish including Olympic Athlete Apparel Plan and lead team in Pre-Season Design Inspiration trips and Fashion Forecasting to present with Line Plan for executive sign off

Interactive Marketing Team Player, represented and promoted Oakley Brand Products at Special Events Customized and assembled Oakley Sunglasses to create personalized looks for individual athletes, vendors, and corporate employees Collaborated with management and corporate teams to create visually appealing and creative floor sets Assisted team in exceeding sales goals of over one million dollar days Worked with professional athletes in helping them find the best product for their individual sporting needs