Kristen Chavez

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Kristen Chavez

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Sr. Product Development & Sourcing Manager | Textiles, Apparel & PPE | Freelance Product Developer
Palo Alto | US

Skills

  • Quality Assurance
  • Supplier Negotiation
  • Team Management
  • people growth
  • compliance
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Interests

Jigsaw puzzles
Hiking
Running
Swimming
biking
hiking & exploring
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Industries

Bike
Golf
Creative Agencies
Fashion
Lifestyle
Outdoor
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Work experience

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Mellanni

Head Of Product Development - Sr. Product Development Manager | 03/2019 - Current

Established Product Development, Sourcing & QA departments; expanded the departments by hiring, training, and leading teams across the US, Asia and Europe. Broadened existing products assortment by introducing additional product categories, sizes and color ways,resulting in over 200 new SKUs. Introduced new certifications including Oeko-Tex and GOTS Negotiated supplier contracts, product costs and pricing terms across diverse supplier base. Ensured supplier ethics are inline with company objectives
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HexArmor

Product Manager | 08/2016 - 08/2018

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Mun Artesanal

Head of Operations | 06/2015 - 07/2016

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Walmart

Responsible Sourcing Manager - Retail Markets | 05/2014 - 06/2015

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Walmart

Product Development Coordinator | 02/2012 - 05/2014

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Perry Ellis International

Assistant Designer & Production Coordinator | 11/2007 - 07/2009

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DNR/ Menswear Magazine

Fashion Assistant Intern | 01/2007 - 03/2007

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