Trajectory
May 2017 — Now
Merchandise Manager · Stewart Surfboards, Inc.
Collaborate with design, marketing, and sales teams in creating profitable and trend appealing licensed apparel and merchandise for target consumers
Create, implement, and execute product and artwork displays to achieve positive in-store consumer experience
Aid Wholesale Manager and Accounts Receivable/Payable in tracking dealer sales and invoice deadlines
Jan 2015 — Now
Photography and Marketing Agent (Freelance) · Virgin Art
Freelance Creative
Jun 2012 — Jun 2016
Product Line Manager Vault, SMUS, Special Projects · Oakley, Inc.
Create profitable seasonal design line plans for domestic and international retail channels including destination specific product
Present design briefs to design team, assist and manage design workload to ensure tight calendar deadlines are met
Assist development team through development process including international travel to vendor meetings
Work with technical design in recruiting fit models and lead fittings to ensure proper fit and design
Track weekly/monthly/yearly sales of each sku and present class charts to retail buyers and company execs for sales review
Work with cross functional teams to facilitate quick turn SMUS and Special Projects from start to finish including Olympic Athlete Apparel
Plan and lead team in Pre-Season Design Inspiration trips and Fashion Forecasting to present with Line Plan for executive sign off
Feb 2011 — Jun 2012
EP Corporate Sales and Marketing Associate · Oakley, Inc.
Interactive Marketing Team Player, represented and promoted Oakley Brand Products at Special Events
Customized and assembled Oakley Sunglasses to create personalized looks for individual athletes, vendors, and corporate employees
Collaborated with management and corporate teams to create visually appealing and creative floor sets
Assisted team in exceeding sales goals of over one million dollar days
Worked with professional athletes in helping them find the best product for their individual sporting needs
Jan 2011 — Oct 2011
Assistant Merchandise Manager · Ocean Institute
Assisted Gallery Manager in Buying and Merchandising of gallery product
Data entry created and processed purchase orders, while calculating vendor discounts to meet marginal goals
Ran daily merchandising and sales reports to manage sku counts for accurate inventory maintenance
Photographed, uploaded, and created catchy product descriptions to e-store, utilizing HTML coding
Managed Gallery Volunteers from retired individuals to high school students
Activity
Education history
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science Degree Apparel Design and Technology / Minor Art and Design | 2006 - 2010
