Co-managed product development strategies and projects for a leading provider of innovative solutions for everyday life. Wrote design briefs and oversaw the development and integration of new products and variations of established products. Created product reports with comments and revisions to ensure the highest possible quality across design practices while simultaneously achieving the lowest possible price point. • Conducted in-depth market research and competitive analysis to ensure proper product line positioning. • Managed sample tracking and TNA calendars to achieve meeting deadlines and on-time product deliveries. • Researched, analyzed, and reviewed sample and final production costs and compared to larger margin goals. • Communicated with a host of international vendors to ensure on-time meeting of product development deadlines, resolves quality control issues, and advance special projects and new initiatives.

• Designed new upper and outsole concepts based on current trends and competitive research. Many of my designs have been featured on social media and TV commercials • Developed innovative materials relevant to the season and to our target market. Always keeping our price point in mind • Reviewed all prototypes with Tech Designer to resolve any issues with fit and comfort • Coordinated with SKX offices in China to provide feedback/revisions • Traveled to China for market research and develop new materials with suppliers

• I was instrumental in the vision and development of the BOBS FOR DOGS line. My designs have been featured in social media, magazines, catalogs, TV commercials, and marketing displays around the world • Maintain my team’s library with materials relevant to our customer, design esthetic and price point • Actively explored and developed new materials/components with suppliers overseas • Collaborated with SKX China developers and agents to achieve optimal products and establish great relationships • Colored and materialized projects given by lead designers • Constantly looked for color and material inspiration for women’s product lines

• Created a ‘Training Guide’ to complement Sample Coordinators’ training process • Trained and introduced all new Sample Coordinators to the roll and dynamics of the position • Assessed all incoming samples to ensure revisions were completed and adapted to the product line • Worked closely with our SKX developers to guarantee timely delivery of final production product, and mitigated any delays due to production issues • Supervised all Sample Coordinators from all other divisions to ensure outstanding level of performance • Managed sample shipping/pick-ups for national trade shows and supervised all local trade shows

• Maintained showrooms for multiple divisions • Supervised the use of samples by sales reps for account meetings and trade shows • Organized storage room with development, national account and confirmation samples • Managed and ordered samples for domestic and international sales conferences, trade shows and photo shoots • Processed, ordered, and shipped sample requests to fulfill POs/buys • Coordinated communications with Asia offices regarding ordered samples, sample ETDs and sample comments

• Collaborated with Sr. Design Director, Planning, Merchandising, Fabric R&D, Production and Graphics teams to develop monthly Private Design deliverables • Prepared design cards for the Private Design program and all late additions to main-line • Released all new marker requests after selecting fabric sub-qualities for Private Design • Managed progress of cutting/sewing tickets requested for fabric and fit approvals • Maintained communications with overseas vendors to create development samples