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SMU Merchandise Manager - Mens at Fox Racing

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The key to great product is a strong working relationship between product merchandising anddesign. I have a keen skill set across strategic planning, communication and relationshipmanagement. As a strategic thinker, I am able to balance the micro alongside the macro. I havea high level attention to detail coupled with the ability to maintain a top line view of where thecurrent market stands. As a collaborative leader with a deep passion for the beautiful process, Ifind the value in shifting cultures and moving mountains,

Mens SMU Merchandise Manager

-Managed product and development team.
-Collaborated with the design team to build a cohesive product line that was innovative, relevant and consistent with the Vans brand image.
-Extensive competitor research to build an effective product line strategy.
-Market trend and design research.
-Developed briefs, calendars and maintained all internal information of Vans Outerwear encompassing: design, product line lists, color palettes, materials and other collateral.
-Organized and led line review presentations with key global retailers, sales and marketing teams, and athletes.
-Oversaw all Vans Outerwear production and negotiated pricing with factories.
-Set pricing and costing to ensure revenue and profitability goals were met.
-Merchandised Vans Outerwear product line.
-Maintained SKU count.
-Worked with marketing to develop materials consistent with Vans Outerwear brand image.
-Organized and led seasonal product launch presentations with the global sales force.

Senior Product Line Manager

•	Analyzed the needs of the Harding Park customer to determine a product mix for the sales floor.
•	Successfully planned and executed buying and merchandising strategies for all Harding Park softgoods, hardgoods and accessories
•	Worked with vendors to develop product-marketing materials consistent with the Harding Park image and heritage.
•	Promoted sale of apparel to a diverse domestic and international high-end clientele.

Merchandiser / Store Manager

-Researched, and developed materials for men’s and women’s promotional softgoods and accessories.   
-Contributed to the development of the brand platform for the global launch of the Analog clothing line.
-Developed and implemented the “Top 100 Giveaway”, a program designed to introduce the Analog Clothing brand and raise brand awareness by distributing a limited edition item to our team of athletes, industry trend-setters, stylists, fashion editors, and key retailers.
-Successfully planned and executed events and product and focus groups to ensure products were in accordance with the target market.
-Composed press releases and team biographies. 
-Successfully developed and managed promotional product and travel budgets.
-Cultivated and maintained a comprehensive network of contacts within the action sports, music, and fashion industries.
-Traveled extensively to events, competitions, publications, and key retailers to support the brand in domestic and international markets.

Marketing and Promotions

•	Coordinated tours for skate, snow and surf teams, including, “Sound and the Fury, Slam City Jam Tour”, the “Transworld Snow Japan Tour”, and the “Alphanumeric Japan Skate Tour.”
•	Planned and managed travel, product and photo budgets for surf, skate, and snow teams.
•	Organized advertising and catalog photo shoots including site selection and travel for athletes and photographers.
•	Positioned products in significant publications and provided apparel to musicians and celebrities for the purpose of brand recognition.
•	Organized promotional events including parties, skateboard and snowboard demos, and fashion shows.
•	Provided extensive team support and public relations coverage through broad domestic and international travel

Athlete Manager / Marketing and Promotions

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