JENNY BIERMAN
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience across media and retail, excelling in cross-functional collaboration and brand strategy. Adept at managing talent and fostering creativity, delivering impactful results in high-stakes environments.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Production
Warner Bros./Discovery
New York
06.2019 - Current
- Lead culinary production for top HGTV, Food Network, and Cooking Channel linear shows, including Trisha’s Southern Kitchen, Rev Run’s Sunday Suppers, Iron Chef, Girl Meets Farm, Food Network Star, Worst Cooks, and Cutthroat Kitchen.
- Collaborate with network executives and production companies on shows from the development phase through production and post, making sure all aspects are on brand for the network.
- Manage new and existing talent, both on set and in training.
- Build and adhere to show budgets while managing staffing, food, and equipment costs.
- Drive cross-functional partnerships with social media, ad sales, and talent relations to optimize trends for SEO and ratings across linear and digital platforms.
Consultant
Team Trisha Yearwood
National
01.2013 - 01.2021
- Consultant for Team Trisha Yearwood to facilitate partnerships and events, including Williams Sonoma, Steven Tyler Charity Dinner, Notre Dame Tailgate Event, SOBE, NY Food and Wine, Nashville Food Festival, and BottleRock.
- Worked with PR, marketing, and culinary teams to organize all aspects of Trisha’s vision within each special event’s parameters.
Producer
Discovery/Food Network
New York
09.2011 - 06.2019
- Produce digital and linear content, working with Branded Entertainment on multi-million-dollar integrations.
- Collaborate with the director, stylists, art director, and camera operator to produce all shots, ensuring coverage showcases our network filter.
- Produce and support cookbook shoots, food festival demos, new talent trainings
- Manage and track over $2M in trade-out equipment for linear and digital shoots, secured through vendor partnerships.
Director Creative Strategy Women's
Banana Republic/Gap Inc
New York
07.2007 - 02.2009
- Partnered with the EVP of BR Creative and the VP of Women’s Design for North America, as well as all global markets, including Japan, Petites, the Middle East, and the UK.
- Identified specific cultural assortment needs across Japan and the Middle East, and worked cross-functionally to bring these to market.
- Communicated market trends to all business partners.
- Facilitated category assortment decisions, as well as being a key partner in the strategic planning of growth plans for product categories.
- Seasonal organizer and participant in all aspects of the design process, including choosing seasonally appropriate fabrics, sketch development, interpreting market assortment needs, and garment manufacturing and fit.
- Continually partnered to hindsight successes, opportunities, and how to remain relevant in the marketplace.
Senior Buyer CCS Juniors
Foot Locker/CCS Catalog
New York
05.2005 - 06.2007
- Oversaw buying and merchandising for all CCS girl apparel and accessories in a 52-page catalog.
- Researched trends, competition, customer profiles, and creative boards to inform product development.
- Developed CCS Girl and Love Park private label denim and apparel programs, managing fits, washes, trims, and costing.
- Collaborated with surf, music, and skate athletes for cross-promotional product launches.
- Partnered with DMM to create comprehensive financial and assortment plans for all seasons.
- Coordinated with vendors to produce exclusive colorways, styles, prints, and gift-with-purchase merchandise.
Buyer Manager, Sales
Polar Revolution
Aspen
12.2002 - 05.2005
- Executed all soft goods and footwear purchasing, achieving 30% sales growth.
- Negotiated vendor contracts, securing cost reductions and exclusivity for Aspen's product lines.
- Managed in-store merchandising, including strategic window styling to enhance brand presence.
Assistant Designer
Mervyn’s Corporate Headquarters
Hayward
12.2000 - 11.2001
- Collaborated on design of Women’s Career apparel line as part of two-person team.
- Approved vendor samples and selected seasonal palettes, colors, and prints.
- Conducted international and domestic trend research, compiling quarterly competitive shopping reports.
- Partnered with vendors to develop new prints and silhouette designs.
Senior Business Analyst/Buyer
Mervyn’s Corporate Headquarters
09.1999 - 11.2000
- Managed $40 million worth of annual inventory.
- Purchased and distributed the product to 267 stores.
- Partnered with a senior buyer to create and implement purchase plans for the Children’s Shoe Department lines.
- Merchandised and bought private label shoes; worked with the vendor to develop the product and negotiate the cost.
- Communicated with overseas and domestic vendors to eliminate potential shipping problems.
- Analyzed business and reacted to sales trends through special purchases and markdown strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - History of Art
University of Michigan
Double diploma - Culinary Arts and Business Management
Institute of Culinary Education
Skills
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Brand strategy
- Effective communication
- Project management
- Creativity and innovation
- Team leadership
Affiliations
- Snowboarding, Cooking, Interior Design
Awards
Best Culinary Program Emmy winner: Trisha’s Southern Kitchen (Season 2), Best Culinary Program Emmy winner: Patricia Heaton Parties (Season 1), Emmy Nominated Best Culinary Program: Trisha’s Southern Kitchen (Season 7/8), Emmy Nominated Outstanding Special Class Special: Thanksgiving at Bobby’s
Accomplishments
- Best Culinary Program Emmy winner: Patricia Heaton Parties 2016
- Best Culinary Program Emmy winner: Trisha’s Southern Kitchen 2013
- Emmy Nominated Best Culinary Program: Trisha’s Southern Kitchen 2021
- Emmy Nominated Outstanding Special Class Special: Thanksgiving at Bobby’s 2015
Timeline
Director of Production
Warner Bros./Discovery
06.2019 - Current
Consultant
Team Trisha Yearwood
01.2013 - 01.2021
Producer
Discovery/Food Network
09.2011 - 06.2019
Director Creative Strategy Women's
Banana Republic/Gap Inc
07.2007 - 02.2009
Senior Buyer CCS Juniors
Foot Locker/CCS Catalog
05.2005 - 06.2007
Buyer Manager, Sales
Polar Revolution
12.2002 - 05.2005
Assistant Designer
Mervyn’s Corporate Headquarters
12.2000 - 11.2001
Senior Business Analyst/Buyer
Mervyn’s Corporate Headquarters
09.1999 - 11.2000
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - History of Art
University of Michigan
Double diploma - Culinary Arts and Business Management
Institute of Culinary Education
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