Well Rounded and Highly Adaptable
Product Developer with end-to-end experience leading consumer products from concept through launch. Expertise in cross-functional collaboration, overseas manufacturing, cost engineering, and lifecycle management.
Professional Experience
Product Developer – Blue Marble
- Lead toy products for select Disney and Mattel brands through the full lifecycle from early concept to market launch.
- Develop and maintain product specifications, BOMs, and tech packs to ensure cost and quality targets are met.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Creative, Industrial Design, Marketing, Sales, Compliance, and Executive teams.
- Manage overseas manufacturing partners, development timelines, and margin-driven cost negotiations.
- Review all stages of samples, packaging and booklets through to pre-production.
Product Development – UA Brands
- Supported development of UA-branded apparel lines from concept through production.
- Created and maintained product data in PLM systems including BOMs, trims, and materials.
- Worked with vendors to ensure product accuracy, material consistency, and quality standards.
Assistant Buyer – Perry Ellis International
- Supported merchandising strategies, seasonal assortments, and margin goals.
- Analyzed sales data to identify opportunities for improving inventory turns and performance.
- Prepared reporting and visual tools to support planning and allocation teams.
Key Product Initiatives
Toy Product Launch
Led end-to-end product development from early concept through market launch, including tech packs, cost engineering, overseas vendor coordination, and cross-functional alignment.
Packaging Review & Compliance
Reviewed packaging artwork and collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with testing requirements, licensor standards, and brand guidelines prior to production approval.
Sample Development & Approval
Oversaw all stages of product sampling from early prototypes through pre-production, ensuring quality, functionality, and timeline adherence.
Cost Engineering & Margin Management
Partnered with overseas manufacturers to negotiate costs, confirm final pricing, and meet margin expectations while maintaining product quality.
Product Gallery
A selection of products developed from concept through launch, including collaboration with creative, engineering, overseas manufacturing, and cross-functional partners.
Skills
Product Development
- Product lifecycle management
- Cost engineering & margin optimization
- Vendor & overseas manufacturer management
- BOMs, tech packs, and specifications
Tools & Systems
- Centric PLM, Gerber PLM
- Microsoft Excel, Word, Office
- Google Docs
- OPA, Brand Comply, Workzone
Awards & Recognition
Education
B.S. Clothing, Textiles & Merchandising
Florida State University