Imari Lowe
Portland,OR
Summary
I grew up navigating limited apparel and footwear sizing which shaped how I see product today. Wearing high-water pants and men’s shoes revealing to me the gaps in product and product short comings. Now a graduate student in Sports Product Management at the University of Oregon, I am interested in solving for these short comings through strategy, consumer insight and effective product management. I am driven to use thoughtful product decisions to bring overlooked consumers from the margins to the center.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
University of Oregon - Portland
Product Line Management Projects
Portland, Oregon
09.2025 - Current
- Develop product briefs and line plans that balance performance needs and consumer storytelling.
- Conduct consumer research, analysis, and trend forecasting to inform product line direction.
- Analyze wear-test insights, consumer feedback, and performance data to support line-level product decisions.
- Translate research and insights into clear recommendations for assortment strategy and positioning.
Footwear Specialist
Dick's Sports Goods
Portland, Oregon
01.2024 - Current
- Provides product comparisons across brands (Nike, Adidas, HOKA, On) to guide consumer decision-making.
- Analyze consumer needs and buying behavior to recommend footwear aligned with performance goals, price sensitivity, and lifestyle use.
- Frontline voice of the consumer by sharing feedback on fit, comfort, and performance preferences.
Sales Associate
Target
Charleston, South Carolina
08.2021 - 11.2022
- Supported inventory flow and presentation to ensure right product, right place, right time execution.
- Executed seasonal product transitions and promotional strategies to support business goals.
Sales Associate
Nike
Charleston, South Carolina
03.2017 - 03.2019
- Represented Nike's brand vision and performance storytelling to connect consumers with sport-driven product benefits.
- Resolved customer product concerns related to fit, durability and performance.
- Supported high volume operations, balancing speed, and service.
Education
Master of Science - Sports Product Management
University of Oregon - Portland
03-2027
Bachelor of Science - Graphic Design
Kentucky Wesleyan College
02-2025
Skills
- Market Research
- Market Analysis
- Product Strategy
- Product Brief
- Retail Insights
- Product Storytelling
Timeline
University of Oregon - Portland
Product Line Management Projects
09.2025 - Current
Footwear Specialist
Dick's Sports Goods
01.2024 - Current
Sales Associate
Target
08.2021 - 11.2022
Sales Associate
Nike
03.2017 - 03.2019
Master of Science - Sports Product Management
University of Oregon - Portland
Bachelor of Science - Graphic Design
Kentucky Wesleyan College