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Eunice You

Tustin,CA

Summary

Innovative Director of Product Development known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in strategic planning, market analysis, and cross-functional team leadership. Excel at communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring seamless development processes and successful product launches.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Product Development

Orange Circle Studio
Irvine
12.2023 - Current
  • Led product development for stationery lines, managing concept, sourcing, pricing, sampling, and production.
  • Launched first beauty line by overseeing vendor sourcing, compliance, packaging, and pricing.
  • Developed pet product category by identifying opportunities and introducing innovative ideas to market.
  • Collaborated with design, sales, and merchandising teams to align products with seasonal trends.
  • Established relationships with factories in Asia to ensure quality and timely delivery.
  • Conducted on-site reviews to evaluate factory capabilities and maintain compliance standards.
  • Researched competitors and conducted costing exercises to ensure competitive pricing.
  • Streamlined workflows and enhanced communication to uphold project timelines.

Sr. Product Manager

U Brands
Laguna Hills
10.2022 - 12.2023
  • Established strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to define product vision and strategy.
  • Collaborated with teams to develop and launch innovative seasonal products.
  • Served as primary contact for product categories and sales personnel, ensuring effective communication.
  • Managed research initiatives to support product development and create data-driven marketing strategies.
  • Negotiated partnerships with third-party vendors, overseeing all product development tasks.
  • Ensured timely production by managing weekly WIP reports and quality control processes.
  • Forecasted business needs based on research and feedback from factories and sales teams to drive growth.
  • Sourced new factories in China and Vietnam to optimize costs for existing items and new categories.

Sourcing Manager

Travis Mathew Apparel
Huntington Beach
05.2022 - 10.2022
  • Executed onboarding of new vendors and mills to establish dual sourcing strategies, enhancing supply chain flexibility.
  • Expanded TM vendor base by sourcing diverse, stable suppliers for continuous operations.
  • Managed counter costing and negotiated minimum order quantities per style to align with financial objectives while ensuring high sample quality.
  • Collaborated with suppliers to identify both new and existing fabrics supporting dual sourcing initiatives for product development needs.
  • Conducted weekly vendor calls to track production progress, addressing delivery timelines and potential issues proactively.
  • Developed frameworks and tools to streamline sourcing processes, enabling effective decision-making across teams.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with vendors and suppliers, serving as primary liaison for TM brand communications.
  • Created and maintained vendor scorecards and performance reviews to monitor supplier effectiveness and drive improvements.

Account Executive

Flexfit LLC
Brea
04.2021 - 05.2022
  • Managed development, production, and logistics for top two key accounts, Travis Mathew and Callaway.
  • Increased sales revenue by 30% in 2021; targeted additional 40% growth in 2022.
  • Directed addition of factory to accommodate brand growth during COVID lockdown.
  • Oversaw operations, allocated budgets, and devised strategies for sales growth.
  • Led weekly meetings to update capacity and production status with key teams.
  • Analyzed and reported monthly forecasts to management for all accounts.
  • Handled finance and invoicing for brand-related orders, ensuring accuracy.
  • Facilitated customer service and marketing strategies to secure and expand business.

Sr. Account Manager

Kukdong Apparel
Artesia
08.2015 - 04.2021
  • Promoted to manage Vans Account, previously overseeing Carhartt, which generated 80% of overall sales.
  • Oversaw complete development and production processes at vertical company with operations in Puebla, MX.
  • Participated in monthly discussions with Korea Headquarters and factory regarding lead-time and stock usage.
  • Achieved recognition for increasing revenue, reaching annual sales of $58 million.
  • Collaborated with development, production, marketing, and logistics teams to fulfill buyer requests.
  • Negotiated product pricing based on market conditions and company margin, enhancing revenue.
  • Conducted weekly factory meetings to monitor development and production statuses of all orders.
  • Led projects including Carhartt x Hurley and Carhartt x UAL collaborations.

Account Associate Manager

Mias Fashion
Santa Fe Springs
01.2011 - 05.2015
  • Managed development and production for multiple private label brands, delivering weekly reports to management.
  • Ensured timely responses to client inquiries and requests through effective account management.
  • Communicated with buyers regarding current and future trends for pre-production planning.
  • Purchased fabrics, trims, and BOM based on new style tech pack specifications.
  • Created WIP reports to update factory and brands on sample status.
  • Collaborated with R&D team to source new fabrications and share developments quarterly.
  • Oversaw printing and dyeing production details, conducting frequent factory visits for quality assurance.

Education

AA - Merchandise Marketing

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Business Administration -

University of Maryland, University College

Skills

  • Bilingual – English and Korean
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Leadership and team management
  • Negotiation and planning
  • Product strategy and road mapping
  • Market analysis and innovation
  • Project planning

Timeline

Director of Product Development

Orange Circle Studio
12.2023 - Current

Sr. Product Manager

U Brands
10.2022 - 12.2023

Sourcing Manager

Travis Mathew Apparel
05.2022 - 10.2022

Account Executive

Flexfit LLC
04.2021 - 05.2022

Sr. Account Manager

Kukdong Apparel
08.2015 - 04.2021

Account Associate Manager

Mias Fashion
01.2011 - 05.2015

AA - Merchandise Marketing

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Business Administration -

University of Maryland, University College
Eunice You