Develop multiple products concurrently while adhering to stringent time lines Manage product line list containing hundreds of annual SKU’s Coordinate, track and present project deliverables regularly to upper management Conduct product financial feasibility and ROI analysis Create and maintain detailed costing models and work to achieve margin goals Increase the profitability of existing products through resourcing, reengineering and cost negotiation Research and identify new product opportunities Work with marketing to establish design specifications and timelines Lead design teams to deliver against key objectives Troubleshoot and resolve design issues Manage overseas product development, delivery of samples and production of goods Collaborate with Design and Quality Assurance to ensure succe

Developed multiple products concurrently from concepts to packaged deliverables Relocated various tools internationally Sourced vendors, negotiated pricing, and produced purchase orders Established all product and packaging specifications Secured bill of materials for finished goods Established and enforced QC parameters for products and packaging Monitored and policed vendor performance

Developed a product management department capable of taking products from concept to delivery Relocated manufacturing from the US to China Effectively managed multiple factories in Asia simultaneously Increased product margins by 30% and terms by 100% Created a new brand identity to better compete in the marketplace Analyzed market trends, established annual program layout and development goal Lead design firms to achieve development goals, including product layout, graphic design and packaging Sourced vendors, negotiated pricing, and placed purchase orders Established finished product, material, and packaging specifications Produced bill of materials and assembly storyboards for finished goods Coordinated and managed testing protocols for safety and quality Established and enforced all QC parameters for products and packaging Extensive Involvement with international shipping Accustomed to traveling to China