My Projects
FIGS
SENIOR PRODUCT DEVELOPER
Los Angeles, CA
2023-PRESENT
At FIGS I develop knitwear products from concept to production. I collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure all products meets design and technical requirements while maintaining a sustainable integrity. I also, provide technical guidance to internal and external personnel. Finally I work with our technical design teams to establish fit, fabric, and garment construction standards.
Vox Media
SENIOR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
New York, NY | Los Angeles, CA
2021-2023
At Vox Media I am working as a Senior Product Development Manager. I am responsible for developing and managing the product development lifecycle across all verticals of Vox Media. On my team, I manage the development with internal as well as external licensing partners to collaborate on innovate products that match the brands they represent. I am responsible for overviewing the cross-functional team visibility to reach critical milestones, timing, resources, and catching potential areas of risk across their respective area.
Coach
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT MANAGER
New York, NY
2021
At Coach I was working as a Product Development Project Manager. I was responsible for leading the end to end activities for Product Development. I was responsible for managing the cross-functional team visibility to reach critical milestones, timing, resources, and catching potential areas of risk across their respective area. Finally, I led the development process encompassing the management of Product Development Calendars, and special projects (such as the re-loved program).
The Skunk Labs
AMAZON RETAILER PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
Kearney, NJ
2019
At the Skunk Labs I work as a Product Development Specialist to evaluate market trends and customer demand, on Amazon.com, based on search volume and purchase behavior. Next,I determine product niches with best sales potential and develop products that can be differentiated and competitive in that market.
Love Perfection
WEDDING PLANNER/COORDINATOR
Los Angeles, CA
2015-2020
While working with Love Perfection, my main focus has been to listen to our client's needs and wants so that I can design, budget, and plan for their wedding day. In doing so, I also coordinate with their vendors on the timeline, logistics and overall execution of their day.
Classic Home
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Los Angeles, CA
2019
At Classic Home, I manage the new products in eCommerce and private label furniture departments. I do this by confirming factories have CADs and tech packs for development samples while also negotiating cost to meet goals established by brand executives. Additionally, I attend executive design meetings to strategize on how to deliver design vision at the required price point and collaborate with quality assurance team to meet quality requirements.
Graphic & Web Design
GRAPHIC and WEB DESIGNER
All Locations
2015-2019
I have been given the opportunity to make my client's lives more efficient and beautiful by producing truly authentic and exceptional designs. I have taken on several graphic and web design roles with organizations specializing in education, wedding planning, fashion, and even dog accessories. I have created items from posters, presentations, email campaigns to websites using Adobe Creative Suite, PowerPoint, Canva, Mail Chimp and Wix platforms.
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Los Angeles, CA
2016-2018
At Funzone, I worked as a Product Development Manager on a contract basis for 2 years. I had a few projects that I managed for them.
First, I helped them develop a new dog toy line. Next, I managed their social media calendar by designing and implementing copy aligned with their brand marketing initiatives across multiple platforms. Finally, I built multiple websites, on the Wix platform, for their newly launched products.
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT LINE MANAGER
San Diego, CA
2015
While working with Petco, I was a product development project manager for dog apparel and travel. I used PLM tools, generated tech packs, communicated with cross functional teams and approved samples from design to production.
APPAREL DEVELOPER
New York, NY
2013-2015
At Jaclyn, I served as a liaison between the graphic design and production teams. While in this role I managed garment fit process and generated tech packages to communicate the intended construction to oversea partners. Additionally, I met with the sales team to develop pricing request and submit to production team. Finally, I prepared and displayed products for retailers during market week.
FOOTWEAR DEVELOPER
Totowa, NJ
2012
While working with Capezio, I was responsible for coordinating the phases for wear and material testing. I did this by facilitating the development of designs and graphic techniques in relation to cost. Also, I worked with cross functional teams to approve 2D and 3D construction, patterns and mold manufacturing Finally, I managed timelines, projects, and resources in an organized and well-prioritized manner.
DEVELOPER/DESIGN ASSISTANT
New York, NY
2011
While working at Capelli NY, I assisted the design manager in developing new styles for women and kids rain boots and shoes based on current trends. Additionally, I provided sketches and created tech packs to communicate design direction to oversea partners. Finally, I was responsible for was confirming that the fit samples met quality standards for production.