Mary Meister
Product Deveoper
San Diego | United States
Skills
No information
Interests
* art and design
* sewing
* travel
* animal welfare
Industries
Fashion
Skate
Tech
Health & Fitness
Trajectory
Dec 2019 — Now
Product Deveoper · Nixon, Inc.
* Manage development of all Soft Goods and Accessories including: Bags, Headwear, Apparel, Wallets, Belts and Small Leather Goods.
* Create and track the development schedule of products to ensure a timely completion following the Go-To-Market calendar, utilizing time management and communications skills to meet deadlines. Understand, help create and track tooling calendars, as needed.
* Manage the development process of products that meet company/corporate target margin goals, while maintaining design intent and quality.
* Ensure both the technical superiority and the product quality/integrity of all products falling under their responsibilities.
* Value-engineer products by analyzing BOMs and recommending materials and construction techniques to impact cost throughout development
* Partner with domestic and overseas product and material sourcing manufacturers to develop new materials, construction techniques, processes, costing, and samples.
* Contribute to sustainability projects related to product materials, construction, function, and manufacturing.
Feb 2017 — Dec 2019
Product Development Coordinator · United Legwear
* Assist in product development with a primary focus on accessories including: Bags, Backpacks, Handbags, Wallets, Headwear, Belts, Athletic Equipment, Legwear, Audio and Tech.
*Work with licensors and retailers to ensure sample submissions requirements and deadlines were met and within target costs.
* Communicate with national and international suppliers and production facilities.
* Maintain costing and create cost sheets for all products.
* Track, review, provide revisions and approvals for all product samples.
* Daily communication with factories to keep calendars aligned.
* Maintain current development statuses to ensure timely delivery of products.
* Work with design and costing teams to execute product from concept to final sample.
* Facilitate product sample ordering and distribution.
Sep 2016 — Feb 2017
Guest Relations Associate · San Diego Humane Society
* Provide quality customer service to clients.
* Offer solutions to issues and questions while in a fast-paced environment.
* Manage high-volume client requests while maintaining a positive attitude.
* Update and maintain client database in Excel daily.
* Setup new client accounts and manage contract signings.
* Process donations and payments.
Aug 2012 — Dec 2015
Product Development and Production Manager · MixBin Electronics
* Simultaneously manage over 200 development and production projects for multiple Fortune 500 companies.
* Travel to China for development,pre-production and bulk production reviews.
* Travel to China for factory and equipment overviews.
* Create development and production timelines.
* Review product artwork packages and manage product development sampling.
* Meet with lead buyers and designers to present time and action plans, discuss production, pricing and sales.
* Present lead buyers with updates and innovation related to the tech and accessory industry.
* Meet with quality control leads on testing requirements.
* Update inventory data with Warehouse Manager.
* Monitor work in progress and expedited orders.
* Review Purchase Orders and create Bills of Material.
* Perform data entry for packing slips and international shipping documents.
* Train and oversee new employees on systems and processes.
Jun 2012 — Aug 2012
Account Strategist · Mudbug Media
* Assist in creative consultation between graphic designers and clients for logo creation, web design and branding.
* Develop creative briefs and marketing collateral focusing on the medical field.
* Proof and edit copy
* Monitor and assign project workflows to meet deadlines on time.
Jan 2012 — May 2012
Brand Coordinator · Imaginal Marketing
* Develop creative briefs and marketing collateral focusing on health and beauty.
* Manage and plan client budgets
* Review and generate Google Analytic reports.
Jan 2011 — Jun 2012
Promotional Specialist · Team Enterprises
* Manage and execute marketing plans, including advertising and promotion
Activity
Education history
Louisiana State University
BA | 2008 - 2012
