Caroline McCorry
Hoboken,NJ
Summary
I am a seasoned professional in the fashion industry looking for a new career opportunity in marketing. I am seeking marketing roles where I can grow my skills and career as a marketing professional. I am a quick and hard worker, detail oriented and collaborative individual. I feel my experience working in product development has prepared me gain many skills that I could contribute to a new career path. Service-oriented Associate Manager with commitment to excellence and more than [Number] years of experience. Effective collaborator promoting great [Skill] and [Skill] skills. Proven history of efficiency and reliability.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Manager, Product Development
Gap Inc. - Gap Brand
05.2022 - Current
- Managing all aspects of product lifecycle for Women’s Denim to produce high quality products for a multimillion-dollar business with 17% growth year over year
- Assisting mass production of denim for Gap brand by meeting design vision for each season, aligning on product decisions, and go-to strategies for each function
- Driving low costs to meet brand cost targets and meet high gross margin rates
- Responding to business to consumer denim quickly and efficiently by working on production timelines of 20–24-week developments
- Communicating daily with oversea partners on calendar deliverables, strategy, and execution of garments for each season
- Supporting product development timeline by tracking and organizing samples, ensuring timely delivery to cross-functional teams, and managing brand visions.
Assistant Manager, Product Development
Gap Inc. - Gap Brand
03.2020 - 05.2022
- Managed Boy and Toddler Boy Knit Graphic product lifecycle business to mass create graphic tees
- Communicated with sourcing partners daily for approvals, calendar deadlines, quality concerns and cost targets
- Created strong relationships with cross function team members to ensure design's aesthetic was being met each season
- Met with graphic designers bi-weekly for graphic sample approval in both Boy and Toddler Boy businesses
- Assisted Managers and Directors on additional projects throughout each working season.
Retail Consignor Specialist
The RealReal
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Educated consignors on the process of consigning with The RealReal
- Provided consistent outstanding, seamless and personalized consignor experience in store
- Evaluated and safely handling merchandise based on designer brand and condition.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising
University of Delaware
Newark06.2019
Skills
- Product Development
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Communication
- Time Management
- Supplier and Manufacturer Management
- Market Research
- Trend Analysis
- Relationship Building
- Collaborating
- Data Analysis
Awards
Gap Inc - Gap Brand, Rivet Award during Q3 for following brand’s “Words to Live By”
Timeline
Associate Manager, Product Development
Gap Inc. - Gap Brand
05.2022 - Current
Assistant Manager, Product Development
Gap Inc. - Gap Brand
03.2020 - 05.2022
Retail Consignor Specialist
The RealReal
10.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising
University of Delaware