Experience

With a degree and strong foundation in Design, I’m passionate about crafting innovative and beautiful products.

• Establish and implement design processes from concept through product execution

• Lead Creative teams through Product Creation

• Build concept decks in alignment with Creative & Product Strategy

• Create original artwork (textile repeats/graphics) and designs; expertise in Adobe Creative Suite and experience in 3D Software (CLO)

I am a trained pattern-maker and technical designer, and leverage my expertise to build scalable product foundations.

• Create production-ready patterns using flat pattern making and draping

• Devise and implement new Techpack formats to ensure precise communication of design, workmanship and quality

• Establish specs from initial sample through production, including grade rules

• Lead fittings and effectively communicate corrections to vendors

• Establish construction and quality standards across product lines

I’ve worked as a textile developer for leading brands, creating proprietary materials and cultivating strong relationships with global mills.

• Lead innovation and create materials strategies

• Build libraries, inclusive of trims and packaging

• Expertise in textile properties, testing, dyeing, finishing and manufacturing (B.S. in Fiber Science and Apparel Design)

• Implement material processes in conjunction with Design, PD and Production

• Ensure materials meet technical and aesthetic requirements alongside cost

• Establish testing protocol in collaboration with 3rd party services

• Partner with Mills and Testing to execute and improve materials against product requirements

I’m passionate about making well-crafted and beautiful products that perform. I believe process enables better product and strive for continuous improvement.

• Lead the product life cycle from sketch through delivery

• Foster close partnerships with Design, maintaining design intent and integrity as products come to life

• Build GTM calendars, working with cross-functional teams to establish key milestones and handoffs

• Establish and achieve development requirements across concept, positioning, key claims, materials, packaging, testing and cost

• Conduct research, analyze data and communicate benefits and risks

• Oversee prototyping and collaborate closely with manufacturing partners

• Define and implement KPI’s to improve efficiency and optimize product creation

• Record and analyze data to perform hindsights and identify growth opportunities

• Create product/category specific T&A calendars inline with GTM calendars

• Lead costing - including process, cost break-down and price/moq negotiations

• Drive PLM implementation; train teams in best practices

I believe great design embraces function, performance and durability.

• Establish and implement wear testing process based on product requirements

• Incorporate customer and wearer feedback through development

• Establish and implement 3rd Party testing protocol inclusive of materials and product

• Partner with Q.C. prior to bulk to troubleshoot potential issues and assess risk

With a diverse network of manufacturers and mills, I build sourcing strategies that facilitate sustainable and scalable growth.

• Identify key partners according to expertise, minimums, cost and region

• Build sourcing matrices inline with financial and growth expectations

• Lead new supplier identification and onboarding- approval, contract, pricing, expectations and communication

• Create Vendor Manuals

• Determine factory allocation based on strengths, minimums and margin requirements

I’m committed to holistic production processes that focus on product excellence, quality, reliability, costing, timing and accountability.

• Create and implement production calendars

• Build production plans for core and seasonal businesses

• Platform materials to improve delivery and cost savings

• Oversee PO placement, tracking and factory performance to ensure on-time deliveries

• Build weekly WIP reports tailored to business needs

• Review and maintain capacity requirements against planning needs

• Manage production across multiple teams and categories

I approach Quality knowing brand reputation and trust depend on continued consistent performance.

• Partner with and lead overseas Quality Control teams

• Develop quality inspection process and methods in absence of existing ones

• Manage and resolve testing failures and non-compliance with Vendors

• Review inspection reports; expertise in AQL sampling methods

• Create Issue Logs to track and identify recurring production issues

• Analyze qualitative and quantitative results to provide recommendations to cross-functional teams

I work closely with founders and C-Suite members to define and implement strategic growth plans. I thrive in creating action plans for white space opportunities.

• Develop multi-year product roadmaps in alignment with brand and marketing

• Create seasonal line architecture and line plans, defining assortment and product positioning

• Prepare strategic launch reviews in partnership with cross-functional teams

• Establish insights,strategies, and product solutions to grow topline sales and improve margin

• Build scalable methodology

I’m an energetic leader skilled in building teams. I enjoy fostering talent and growth through collaborative environments, encouragement and clear goals.

• Manage multiple disciplines - Design, Technical Design, Materials, Production Development, Production, Quality

• Recruit and engage top talent

• Empower and help employees grow through clear communication, structured reviews and continuous feedback

• Draw up budget and manage P&L

• Partner with stake-holders and drive cross-functional teams to execute successful new product creation

I see Sustainability as a web of integrated systems defined by ongoing processes and projects. Success requires a unified approach, measurable actions, and continuous adaptation.

• Build GOTS certified supply chains from farm through warehouse across multiple categories

• Ensure transparency and traceability, inclusive of raw materials

• Expertise in certifications including, but not limited to GRS, GOTS, OCS, Fair Trade, RDS, Oeko-Tex, Cradle-to-Cradle

• Research and maintain understanding of best practices and emerging technologies

• Identify and prioritize opportunities relative to brand, impact and customer needs

• Understanding of policy and legislation across industry, partnerships with industry experts