Kristen Chavez
Sr. Product Development & Sourcing Manager | Textiles, Apparel & PPE | Freelance Product Developer
Palo Alto | US
In my own words
— KristenEntrepreneurial, innovative Sr. Product Development Leader with extensive experience in highly competitive markets with particular aptitude within the apparel, softlines, and industrial gloves industries. Analytical professional skilled in successfully navigating expansive operations large and small through comprehensive R&D, supply chain, and sourcing operations. Collaborative communicator continually focused on building relationships and promoting synergy across business lines and global units to drive positive change, cohesive, comprehensive business approaches, and enhanced profitability.
Trajectory
Mar 2019 — Now
Head Of Product Development - Sr. Product Development Manager · Mellanni
Established Product Development, Sourcing & QA departments; expanded the departments by hiring, training, and leading teams across the US, Asia and Europe.
Broadened existing products assortment by introducing additional product categories, sizes and color ways,resulting in over 200 new SKUs. Introduced new certifications including Oeko-Tex and GOTS
Negotiated supplier contracts, product costs and pricing terms across diverse supplier base. Ensured supplier ethics are inline with company objectives
Aug 2016 — Aug 2018
Product Manager · HexArmor
Jun 2015 — Jul 2016
Head of Operations · Mun Artesanal
May 2014 — Jun 2015
Responsible Sourcing Manager - Retail Markets · Walmart
Feb 2012 — May 2014
Product Development Coordinator · Walmart
Nov 2007 — Jul 2009
Assistant Designer & Production Coordinator · Perry Ellis International
Jan 2007 — Mar 2007
Fashion Assistant Intern · DNR/ Menswear Magazine
Activity
Education history
Thunderbird School of Global Management
Global MBA | 2009 - 2011
Colorado State University
Bachelors of Science | 2003 - 2007
