Stephanie Rechtshaid
Project Manager - Product Development
Aliso Viejo | United States
Skills
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Interests
Meditation
Home remodeling
Animal rescue
Home staging/decor
In my own words
— StephanieResults-driven product manager with experience in all categories of men’s and women’s apparel.
Unique blend of business acumen, creativity and organizational skills. Expert problem solver with an eye for detail and a strong fashion aesthetic.
Expertise: Cost Negotiations Fabric Sourcing Value Engineering Vendor Relations Category Management Centric PLM Expertise Team Player Team Leader
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Centric PLM Adobe Illustrator
Trajectory
Aug 2020 — Now
Project Manager - Product Development · Indie Source
Mar 2017 — May 2020
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - LIFESTYLE CLOTHING · Fox Head, Inc.
Directly managed outerwear, swim and woven tops categories while overseeing the fleece category.
Reported to Director of Development.
• Determined factory and fabric sourcing strategy/vendor mix each season
• Negotiated all costs; leveraged fabrics and committed to greige for seasonal needs
• Supervised a small team of developers; managed workflow and time & action calendars
• Handled prelim cost-ups and worked with design to cost engineer price sensitive styles
• Helped to maximize margins year over year; collaborated with merchandising on SMU needs
• Analyzed/problem-solved at each stage of development to ensure on-time successful product lines
• Presented cost options at milestone meetings; worked closely with QC team during production
• Attended all fittings with design team
Activity
Education history
FIDM
AA | 2000 - 2001
San Diego State University
BA | 1986 - 1990
