Highly motivated footwear product creation leader with 20+ years industry experience. Collaborative cross functional partner, empathetic team leader, process driven problem solver
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
EXPERT PRODUCT LINE MANAGER-COLLABORATIONS
NIKE INC.
10.2018 - Current
Product Manager for Collaborations (Influencer, Entertainer, Accounts, Athletes)
Create, implement and execute product strategy Account and Athlete Collaborations
Create collaboration lineplan and present opportunities to collaborators
Create product briefs outlining concept, initiative, business opportunity and target consumer
Create product journeys for each partner highlighting strategic initiatives and scale opportunities
Work closely with Development and Design to ensure briefs are met and handoffs are complete
Manage day to day communication with both external and internal partners
Manage all dates and gates with internal x-functional team inclusive of Brand, Merchandising & Sales
Contribute to growth of a $600M portfolio
SENIOR PRODUCT LINE MANAGER-GLOBAL EXPRESS LANE
NIKE INC.
02.2017 - 10.2018
Identify and execute cross categorical close to market opportunities
Work closely with Design and Development to ensure timelines are met
Present plans and products internally to leadership and sales and externally to accounts
Relaunch of ACG and Flyknit Trainer
Cut N Sew Vapormax from first proto to RFC in 2 weeks
SENIOR PRODUCT LINE MANAGER-GLOBAL NIKE SPORTSWEAR FOOTWEAR
NIKE INC.
06.2011 - 02.2017
Promoted to Senior PLM in October 2015
Create seasonal global product lineplan that fulfills the needs of 6 geographies
Maintain positive growth of a $1.4 billion business through consumer and trend right portfolio
Work with costing, sourcing and engineering to ensure aggressive seasonal product margin targets are met
Identify product opportunities and deliver detailed briefs to design teams
Partner with statement/apparel counterparts to deliver cross categorical quickstrike product stories
Work cross functionally with design and development to ensure all projects are on track and hitting deadlines within our seasonal calendar
Responsible for delivering product integrity from concept to production
Present seasonal product line to leadership and geography partners
Create, update, and maintain product information database
Completed month long consumer/marketplace immersion program in London
Winner of Shoe Games 2014
APPAREL PRODUCT MANAGER
NIKE
07.2008 - 06.2011
PRODUCT MANAGER – Burton & Analog
BURTON SNOWBOARDS/ANALOG CLOTHING
02.2003 - 07.2008
Burton Snowboards-Men’s Tees and Fleece
Burton Snowboards-The White Collection Apparel
Analog Clothing-Men’s Tees and Fleece
Analog Clothing-Men’s Hats and Beanies
Work with designers across two brands to make sure technical packages are presented to vendors in a timely fashion