Anna Fishkin
Summary
Dedicated Textile professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President of Product Development
Brand And Oppenheimer Co. Inc.
New York, NY
02.2018 - 03.2022
- Fostering relationships with licensees and design studios, selecting and developing artwork for seasonal launches,overseeing all projects from conception to completion to ensure the time lines are achieved.
- Manage all production of digitally printed textile collections with overseas print mills, including s/offs to final production samples.
- Established, initiated and optimized business development strategies based on company targets, product specifications, market data and budget factors.
- Directed marketing projects through conceptual planning, schedule management and final implementation.
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Vice President of Product Development
Red Rooster Fabrics, General Fabrics
New York,New York, Rhode Island
04.2002 - 04.2018
- Developed an over the counter quilt fabric division with annual sales of six million dollars.
- Supervised product development process thru to final production.
- Working closely with overseas factories in Korea, Japan, Pakistan and China.
- Attended all trade shows , setting up visual merchandising booths for Red Rooster Fabrics.
- Continually maintained and improved company's reputation and positive image in markets served.
Stylist/Creative Design Director
Benartex Fabrics
New York, NY
04.1997 - 04.2002
- Developed Licensee Lines , supervised and approved all engravings and colorways for final production in Korea and Japan.
- Attended trade shows,sales meetings, setup trade show .
- Supervised design and production staff developing innovative designs for quilt collections while managing deadlines.
Education
Master of Science - Education
CW Post College
Brookville,NYBachelor of Fine Arts
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY05.1978
Skills
- Detail-Oriented
- Research and Development
- Decision Making
- Product Development Consultations
- Project Management
Timeline
Vice President of Product Development
Brand And Oppenheimer Co. Inc.
02.2018 - 03.2022
Vice President of Product Development
Red Rooster Fabrics, General Fabrics
04.2002 - 04.2018
Stylist/Creative Design Director
Benartex Fabrics
04.1997 - 04.2002
Master of Science - Education
CW Post College
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Syracuse University
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