Jillian Berry
Global Product Line Manager and Head Designer · Summit Resource International, LLC
bozeman, MT
In My Own Words
I have been working in the apparel industry for 16 years, with an emphasis in product line management and product development. My main focus is working with international distributors and overseas vendors. I have a passion for business development and building vendor/distributor relationships.
Work Experience
Global Product Line Manager and Head Designer
Summit Resource International, LLC2018 – Present
As the global women's lifestyle product line manager and head lifestyle designer, I am no stranger to thriving in chaos. On a seasonal basis my responsibilities include big picture roles such as heading up the overall seasonal design direction and collaborating with our cross-functional teams to develop our GTM strategies. The more intricate roles I oversee are: -Analyzing internal and distributor sell-through reports and sales orders -Financial Forecasting -Building and maintaining the seasonal clothing line architecture -Market, trend and consumer research -Defining, implementing and monitoring seasonal programs and KPI's -Presenting at seasonal internal and external pre-lines -Presenting at bi-annual global sales meetings -Working with our China office to help oversee sourcing and development -Maintaining essential relationships with our overseas factories and distributors -Designing 500+ styles per year -Setting color palette, themes, fabrications for seasonal design -Traveling to visit our factories, international distributors, trend trips, external pre-lines and sales meetings. -Collaborating with our product development team during fittings and development
Owner
Project Manager and Business Development Consultant2005 – Present
I consult with private label clothing brands around the world. I do everything from working with their design teams all the way through production to make sure their development cycle runs correctly. I work closely with domestic and oversea's manufacturing to help with costing, quality control, and negotiating. Once these clothing brands have the correct development cycle, I work closely with them to ensure they are using the right sales avenues, marketing and PR firms.
Owner
Sweet Cheeks Intimate Apparel, Inc.2016 – 2018
After seeing a hole in the Northern California region, I decided to open up an intimate apparel boutique that celebrated all body types. The biggest success was that we provided specialty products for sizes 0-4XL, maternity and mastectomy. We also offered lounge wear, swim wear and lingerie. I saw so much success within my first year of business that I was able to open up two more boutiques within the following year. The mission of all boutiques was to ensure everyone who walked through our doors felt catered too and appreciated. We also saw success through our in-store and community events. My main responsibilities were: -Wholesale and inventory planning, including buying trips -Implementing and monitoring our monthly KPI's -Overseeing a sales team of up to 15 employees -Merchandising and logistics -Marketing and brand management -Designing and maintaining our website and social media accounts -Business Management and investments
Owner
Bootie Patootie, Inc.2013 – 2016
What started out as a baby shower gift quickly turned into a full fledged business. The Bootie Patootie products focused on organic cotton infant shoes and accessories. Everything about the Bootie Patootie products were designed and produced in the USA, from the product to the packaging. My job functions were: -Production and supply chain management -Marketing and Brand management -B2B sales -Logistics and order fulfillment -Textile design -Product Development