Kristina Dougherty
Product Development, Production, Merchandising
Los Angeles Metropolitan Area | US
In my own words
— KristinaDynamic, results-oriented product developer with over 8 years of experience in apparel and 7 years in retail.
Expert in trend and fabric development, project management, and cost negotiation, driving significant growth and managing annual development. Proven ability to streamline processes for optimal efficiency, collaborate with cross-functional teams, enhance product quality, and deliver results in fast-paced environments.
Trajectory
Jun 2023 — Now
Project Manager · The Go-To Creative Agency
Dec 2023 — Apr 2024
Kids Snowboard/Ski Instructor · Palisades Tahoe
Feb 2022 — Jun 2023
Product Developer · Active Apparel Group Pty Ltd
Jan 2021 — Feb 2022
Marketing Manager · Jack's Surfboards
Jan 2021 — Jul 2021
Fit Technician · EVERBRAND
Feb 2020 — Nov 2020
Product Developer · AETHER Apparel
Sep 2018 — Jan 2020
Product Development Assistant - Women’s 501s, Wedgies, Jumpsuits, Classic, & Trucker Jackets · Levi Strauss & Co.
Jul 2018 — Sep 2018
Assistant Designer · Velvet by Graham & Spencer
May 2018 — Sep 2018
Technical Designer - Sweaters · Velvet by Graham & Spencer
Dec 2017 — Jul 2018
Merchandise Coordinator - West Coast Department Stores · Velvet by Graham & Spencer
included visual merchandising
May 2017 — May 2018
Assistant Technical Designer - Imports · Velvet by Graham & Spencer
Aug 2015 — May 2017
Assistant Product Developer - Domestic · Lefty Production, Co. LLC
Aug 2015 — May 2017
Social Media Manager · Lefty Production, Co. LLC
Jan 2016 — Mar 2016
Product Development Intern · Paige Denim
May 2015 — May 2016
Assistant to Stylist · Jordan Grossman
Jan 2014 — May 2016
Owner · Buddha Beads
Designed & handmade delicate jewelry. Built & maintained my e-commerce site as well as sold at 5 retail locations. Ran a blog as well as a high post Instagram account with brand ambassadors. Was responsible for all product photos.
Jan 2014 — Dec 2015
Social Media Manager · Jack's Surfboards
Activity
Education history
FIDM
Merchandise Product Development | 2015 - 2016
Irvine Valley College
Associate of Arts (A.A.) | 2011 - 2014
Irvine Valley College
Associate of Arts (A.A.) | 2011 - 2014
