Julianna Christiansen

My diverse experience in the Global Consumer Products Industry has given me vast knowledge of brand development, design, packaging, sales, marketing, project management processes, domestic & overseas manufacturing, sourcing of textiles, trims, & hardline items, factories & vendors.

Skills:
* Ability to interface productively with all levels of management and respond to multiple points of view. 
* Highly skilled in written and verbal communication.
* Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite programs – Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat
* Project & Product lifecycle management experience; Time & Action Calendar /WIP ; Smartsheet project management & timeline milestone tracking.                                                
* Web PDM & PLM programs/Microsoft Dynamics AX – create tech packs, BOMs, specs, construction details, technical Illustrator sketches, fitting sessions, factory communication. 
* Management of diverse teams; Ability to inspire & mentor- Experience managing a productive design development team. 
* High degree of multi-tasking; Able to determine, manage, and quickly adjust priorities. 
* International & domestic vendors – knowledge of processes, development, & production of textiles & apparel.
* Proficiency with MS Office Suite programs – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, & SharePoint
* Creatively driven with a strong business sense.
* Skilled in time management, planning, budgeting, negotiation & knowledge of customer needs. 
* Ability to gain product familiarity quickly based upon previous experience. 
* Demonstrated strong management and leadership skills.
* International travel and business experience; Overseas development, sourcing & factory trips.