Functional Skills
Learning & Development
Communications
Project Management
Leadership Development
Internal Communications
Product Data Management
Supply Chain Integration
Operations Management
Financial Due Diligence
Cost Accounting
Innovation Management
People Operations
Software Skills
Microsoft Office
Miro
Sector Experience
Business Services
Consumer Goods
Retail
Fortune 500
Experience
Stitch Fix, Inc.
Other
Associate Manager, Production & Product Development
10/2021 - 10/2023
• Oversaw and managed end to end PD aspects for all Stitch Fix Kids apparel categories for private label brands during Merch restructure transition period. Owned product decisions/approvals, collaborated on counter sourcing strategies and created product assortment options to complete utilization of all fabric balances/liabilities.
• Collaborated and communicated daily with buyers and vendors to anticipate and proactively drive contingency plans for monthly chase and receipt shifts.
• Collaborated and communicated daily with buyers and vendors to anticipate and proactively drive contingency plans for monthly chase and receipt shifts.
Gap
Human Resources
Senior Manager, Talent Learning & Development
4/2012 - 9/2019
• Designed, maintained and enhanced learning solutions (classroom based, self-study and E-learning) based on business needs in the 3 participating functions for the Rotational Management Program (RMP) – a 9-month rotational interdisciplinary leadership training program for top entry-level talent launching careers in business development.
• Developed strategies for creating/initiating, planning (timelines), coordinating, managing and delivering all activities related to program curriculum management and Trainees performance assessment.
• Communicated and partnered closely/frequently with all levels of cross-functional business partners to meet the needs of the business by evaluating program curriculum and identifying opportunities for enhancements/changes.
• Utilized influence and persuasion to convey information, to gain acceptance of ideas, support and to market program objectives.
• Project manager for the creation of the Product Development & Design Immersion to educate trainees
• Developed strategies for creating/initiating, planning (timelines), coordinating, managing and delivering all activities related to program curriculum management and Trainees performance assessment.
• Communicated and partnered closely/frequently with all levels of cross-functional business partners to meet the needs of the business by evaluating program curriculum and identifying opportunities for enhancements/changes.
• Utilized influence and persuasion to convey information, to gain acceptance of ideas, support and to market program objectives.
• Project manager for the creation of the Product Development & Design Immersion to educate trainees
Gap
Operations
Manager, Supply Chain Capabilities
11/2011 - 4/2012
• Facilitated multiple cross-functional and cross-brand team sessions to define, create and optimize supply chain processes for enhancements within PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) tool and database.
• Created change-management materials, memos, and internal communication for scheduled enhancement rollouts, sunsetting, and troubleshooting.
• Created change-management materials, memos, and internal communication for scheduled enhancement rollouts, sunsetting, and troubleshooting.
Gap
Other
Manager, Global Production
5/2006 - 10/2011
Responsible for the financial and responsive execution of the strategy & direction for multiple departments. Closely work within the cross-functional team that includes; Product Development, Gap Inc. Sourcing (GIS), Merchandising, Planning, Allocation and Tech Services responsible for strategies to support financial and responsive Production Management. People manager for three direct reports.
Gap
Other
Associate/Assistant Production Manager
4/2003 - 4/2006
Support the ideation, development, implementation and execution of the production and vendor capability strategy, delivering value through effectively balancing innovation, quality, and cost. Operated in a highly matrixed global organization, forming part of the cross functional product team (Design, Merchandising, Tech Design, Quality Assurance, Sustainability, Fabric Research and Development and Global Sourcing). Strong attention to detail to ensure the product pipeline meets key milestones to meet product to market (P2M) demands.
Gap
Human Resources
RMP Trainee, Rotational Management Program
11/2002 - 4/2003
• Completed in-depth rotations within Production, Planning and Merchandising core business functions at Old Navy. Rotation requirements: in-store rotation, special projects directly influencing the business, and final project presentations to senior management.
• Developed general management leadership skills and proficiencies through coaching and counseling from rotation managers/buddies,
● suite meet and greets, multi-functional interviews.
• Developed general management leadership skills and proficiencies through coaching and counseling from rotation managers/buddies,
● suite meet and greets, multi-functional interviews.