Kristina Dougherty

Kristina Dougherty

Product Development, Production, Merchandising · The Go-To Creative Agency

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, CA

In My Own Words

Dynamic, 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.

Work Experience

Project Manager

The Go-To Creative Agency

2023 – Present

Kids Snowboard/Ski Instructor

Palisades Tahoe

2023 – 2024

Product Developer

Active Apparel Group Pty Ltd

2022 – 2023

Project Manager

Jack's Surfboards

2021 – 2022

Jack’s / Alton / Thalassa / Garage

Marketing Manager

Jack's Surfboards

2021 – 2022

Fit Technician

EVERBRAND

2021 – 2021

Product Developer

AETHER Apparel

2020 – 2020

Product Development Assistant - Women’s 501s, Wedgies, Jumpsuits, Classic, & Trucker Jackets

Levi Strauss & Co.

2018 – 2020

Assistant Designer

Velvet by Graham & Spencer

2018 – 2018

Technical Designer - Sweaters

Velvet by Graham & Spencer

2018 – 2018

Merchandise Coordinator - West Coast Department Stores

Velvet by Graham & Spencer

2017 – 2018

included visual merchandising

Assistant Technical Designer - Imports

Velvet by Graham & Spencer

2017 – 2018

Assistant Product Developer - Domestic

Lefty Production, Co. LLC

2015 – 2017

Social Media Manager

Lefty Production, Co. LLC

2015 – 2017

Store Manager- Key Holder

Jack's Surfboards

2010 – 2017

included visual merchandising

Owner

Buddha Beads

2014 – 2016

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.

Assistant to Stylist

Jordan Grossman

2015 – 2016

Product Development Intern

Paige Denim

2016 – 2016

Social Media Manager

Jack's Surfboards

2014 – 2015

Education

Merchandise Product Development

FIDM

2015 – 2016

Associate of Arts (A.A.)

Irvine Valley College

2011 – 2014

Associate of Arts (A.A.)

Irvine Valley College

2011 – 2014

Interests

SnowboardingHikingSustainabilityTextilesEco-friendlyPattern makingSunsetsSwimwearFilm photographyExploring new placesFashion showsMusic showsNewly obsessed with diving; surfingBeach clean upsRecycled productsIntimates

Skills

Industries

DiveCreative AgenciesFashionLifestyleMusicOutdoorSkateSnowSurfSwim

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