Mary Meister
Product Deveoper · Nixon, Inc.
San Diego, CA
Work Experience
Product Deveoper
Nixon, Inc.2019 – Present
* 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.
Product Development Coordinator
United Legwear2017 – 2019
* 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.
Guest Relations Associate
San Diego Humane Society2016 – 2017
* 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.
Product Development and Production Manager
MixBin Electronics2012 – 2015
* 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.
Account Strategist
Mudbug Media2012 – 2012
* 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.
Promotional Specialist
Team Enterprises2011 – 2012
* Manage and execute marketing plans, including advertising and promotion
Brand Coordinator
Imaginal Marketing2012 – 2012
* Develop creative briefs and marketing collateral focusing on health and beauty. * Manage and plan client budgets * Review and generate Google Analytic reports.
