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Pairing a degree in design with industry experience, I have:

• Established and implemented design processes from concept through final sample

• Led design teams through product creation

• Built concept decks in alignment with creative and product strategy

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

As a trained pattern-maker and technical designer, I have leveraged my expertise to build scalable product foundations. This has included:

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

• Creating and implementing new techpack formats to ensure precise communication of design, workmanship and quality

• Establishing measurement specifications from initial sample through production, including size grade rules

• Leading fittings and effectively communicating corrections and changes to vendors

• Establishing construction and quality standards across product lines

I have worked as a textile developer for leading brands, creating proprietary materials and cultivating strong relationships with global mills. Additionally, I have also:

• Built seasonal and long-term material strategies

• Created digital and physical libraries, inclusive of trims and packaging

• Mastered textile properties, testing, dyeing, finishing and manufacturing processes

• Implemented material processes in conjunction with Design, PD and Production teams

• Ensured materials meet technical and aesthetic requirements alongside cost targets

• Established testing protocol in collaboration with 3rd party services

• Partnered with mills and testing teams to execute and improve materials against product requirements

With this experience, I have effectively managed senior material roles as part of larger product teams.

I love making exceptional products that balance high design with functionality and performance. I believe that strong processes enable better products. In leading product development, I have:

• Overseen product creation from sketch through delivery

• Created & implemented brand-specific SOP for both internal teams and manufacturing partners

• Fostered close partnerships with design teams, ensuring design intent throughout product creation

• Built and implemented Go-to-Market calendars, partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to define key milestones and handoffs

• Created product/category specific time and action calendars inline with GTM calendars

• Established and met requirements for appearance, functionality, packaging and testing that are inline with brand standards and margin targets.

• Conducted market research, analyzed historical data, and assessed manufacturing risk and benefit to ensure product viability

• Managed prototyping, collaborating closely with manufacturing partners

• Defined and implemented KPI’s that improve efficiency and quality

• Hired and scaled high-performing, happy teams

• Consistently achieved and exceeded margin expectations

• Captured and analyzed overlooked data to perform hindsights and identify growth opportunities

• Travelled globally to innovate side-by-side with manufacturing partners, improving speed-to-market

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

• Developed long range product roadmaps inline with brand and marketing needs

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

• Prepared strategic product reviews in partnership with cross-functional teams

• Established insights, strategies, and product solutions to grow top-line sales and improve margin

• Built scalable methodology

I am an energetic leader skilled in building teams. I enjoy fostering talent and growth through collaborative environments, encouragement, feedback and clear goals. As a senior leader, I have:

• Managed multiple functions - Design, Technical Design, Materials, Product Development, Production, Quality

• Recruited and engaged top talent

• Empowered and helped employees grow through clear communication, structured reviews and continuous feedback

• Drawn up budgets and managed P&L

• Partnered with stake-holders to drive cross-functional teams towards success in 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

I have worked with high-growth start-ups from pre-launch through $200M in revenue. I thrive in fast-paced environments that champion agility and efficiency, ones where I can help improve systems and foster positive change. Throughout my career, I have:

• Established and documented clear operating processes that are repeatable and scalable

• Built high-performing teams tailored to business needs and budgets

• Created custom libraries, templates and documents that capture, streamline and organize data

• Spearheaded the implementation of 3rd party systems, including PLM.

• Defined critical decision points in partnership with cross-functional stakeholders to improve timing