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Senior Director Development Apparel
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Work experience

  • Senior Director Development Apparel

    PUMA Group
    2022.07-Current(4 years)
    12 years 3 months (3 years 7 months)
  • Head of Development Apparel Run Train/Golf

    PUMA Group
    2017.01-2022.07(6 years)
    (5 years 7 months) Directs the Running Training International Development Team in Boston and Asia offices, Boston International Material and Technical Development team and the Olympics Development & Calendar timelines. - Manages subordinate management and/or experienced professionals. - Establishes operating policies and procedures. - Manages Operation budget of $1.5 million for all areas under responsibility. - Works with research and commercial brand to develop and create short and long-term programs from initial concept to commercialization and production. - Ensures timely and accurate prototype samples that meet cost targets and are acceptable for production environment. - Monitors development throughout the season, collecting information and data. - Creates an integrated plan for new products in development. - Ensures the development process is congruent with current market trends, category goals, new technology and consumer needs.
  • Senior Team Head Development Apparel

    PUMA Group
    2015.01-2017.01(2 years)
    (2 years 1 month) Directs the Running Training International Development Team, Boston International Material and Technical Development team and the Olympics Development & Calendar timelines. - Manages subordinate management and/or experienced professionals. - Establishes operating policies and procedures. - Manages Operation budget of %1.5 million for all areas under responsibility. - Works with research and commercial brand to develop and create short and long-term programs from initial concept to commercialization and production. - Ensures timely and accurate prototype samples that meet cost targets and are acceptable for production environment. - Monitors development throughout the season, collecting information and data. - Creates an integrated plan for new products in development. - Ensures the development process is congruent with current market trends, category goals, new technology and consumer needs.
  • Team Head Development, Apparel

    PUMA Group
    2013.11-2015.01(a year)
    (1 year 3 months) - Managed the Running Training Development, Material and technical development teams and the Olympics development and calendar process from initial concept through to commercialization. - Managed experienced professionals. - Interpreted and administered policies, processes and procedures. - Managed Budgets for all areas under responsibility.
  • Senior Manager

    Adidas Group
    2002.09-2013.06(11 years)
    10 years 10 months (10 years 10 months) - Led and managed a development team in the creation and commercialization of all products. - Created a development team that aligned and worked closely cross functionally with Design and Marketing. Trained and developed individuals to ensure flexibility of the changing needs of the Reebok Brand was met. - Built relations with Sourcing to ensure the sourcing strategy meets the requirements of the teams business units each season. - Reported and analyzed team performance and reacted to areas where improvement was required. - Supported business changing initiatives for brand Reebok and promoted group alignment. - Led the Creation Process Platform for Reebok, ensuring process alignment with Adidas group. - Attended bi-weekly calls and bi-annual summit meetings.
  • Senior Project Manager - Reebok

    Adidas Group
    2006.08-2009.08(3 years)
    (3 years 1 month) · Led and managed a team of 7-9 product developers and 2-3 pattern makers in the creation and commercialization of assigned products. · Developed product to adidas global standards ensuring all polices are adhered to. · Built relationship with Sourcing to ensure the sourcing strategy meets the needs of my areas. · Ensured continuous product and process improvement with emphasis on leading and right first time development of products in accordance with the business calendar. · Responsible for Buy Ready performance working with Marketing, Design, Materials Development, Pattern, Logistics and Sourcing (Technical Services,Materials, Merchandising and Production).
  • Team Leader - Mens Apparel Reebok

    Adidas Group
    2005.08-2006.08(a year)
    (1 year 1 month) · Managed a team of 3-5 developers in the complete apparel product creation process. · Ensured Reebok testing and quality standards were met. · Trained and set objectives for team. · Allocated source and cost through FOB negotiations for all products, analyzed weighted margins at each milestone. · Worked within the timelines of the Reebok Apparel Critical Path
  • developer - men's and boy's apparel

    Reebok
    2002.09-2005.08(3 years)
    · Managed development of my given ranges in the complete apparel product creation process. · Ensured Reebok testing and quality standards were met. · Worked within the timelines of the Reebok Apparel Critical Path · Worked closely with my partners in Design and Product Management and sourcing to ensure product was designed to cost.
  • Garment Technologist

    Slimma Design
    1999.03-2002.09(4 years)
    (3 years 7 months) · Oversaw development and production of tailored outerwear and separates. · Created in-depth technical construction packs for overseas vendors. · Amended patterns from first sample to final approval. · Extensive travel to Eastern Europe to oversee production, negotiate prices and factory capacities.
  • Garment Technologist

    Drizzle Ltd.
    1996.03-1999.03(3 years)
    (3 years 1 month) · Oversaw Development and Production of men's, ladies and children's outerwear. · Generated bill of materials and garment cost sheets. · Ordered trims and fabrics and tracked delivery. · Prepared minute values for new production.
  • Quality Controller

    J+S Rainwear Ltd
    1995.06-1996.03(10 months)
    · Quality control of all stages of production of authorities rainwear and uniforms. · Prepared and distributed completed orders.
  • Machinist

    Horwich Sewing Ltd
    1992.09-1994.05(2 years)
    (1 year 9 months) · Operated Various machines on an evening shift sewing line producing hygiene overalls.

Educational experience

  • The University of Salford

    Fashion Design and Technology
    1992.01-1994.01(2 years)
  • Bolton Institute of Higher Education

    Art + Design/Textiles
    1990.01-1992.01(2 years)
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