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Experienced administrative and product development professional with 5+ years of experience within high-stress environments with a keen ability to lead others and manage the full product development lifecycle. Experienced in fostering relationships with vendors/partners, developing product development plans, and managing financial functions. Equipped with a significant level of communication and interpersonal abilities in addition to a strong background in effectively fostering positive relationships with co-workers, vendors, and members of management.

  Direct a variety of administrative and logistical functions within a fast-paced environment with a focus on increasing efficiency and productivity

  Review complex contracts in order to minimize financial risk, monitor accounts payable, processed vendor invoices, and enter new vendors into an internal management system

  Play a lead role in the implementation of an improved accounting system which required creating streamlined procedures, ensuring all systems are fully integrated, and providing staff training

  Successfully created a new organizational role which resulted in greater productivity levels in addition to achieving an increase in vendor on-time payments through the fostering of positive relationships

  Oversaw all product development functions within the department which included overseeing conception through commercialization in addition to developing product design ideas and innovations

  Maintained positive rapport with internal team members, monitored product costs, and led the material development process which required diffusing complex production issues

  Selected by members of management to provide training to PD Handbag Teams on a new internal system in addition to being recognized with a North American 2012 Excellence Award (out of 350 individuals)

  Facilitated all product development logistics which included leading creative meetings with design teams, receiving material dips, and developing in-depth product development timelines

  Worked closely with international partners during development, provided individualized training to staff members, managed BOM s, and reviewed product samples to ensure proper aesthetics

  Successfully achieved 100% product approval deadline for a large, high-end product line

  Coordinated several merchandising functions which included performing complex product analysis, managing budgets/timelines, and monitoring stock levels at all times

  Utilized superior communication acumen in order to create merchant presentations/set-ups in addition to handling any merchandising issues that arose (delivery date, quality, quantity, etc. )