Julie Longmore
Lehi,UT
Summary
My career centered around my role at KNS International- as Vice President- which is the parent company of the brand "Journee Collection" shoes. My role included everything involved from design concept to working with the factories to bringing that design to fruition. I oversaw full development of 2 seasonal collections a year (80-150 styles per season), which in turn contributed 85% of total revenue for the company.
During my time with the company, my role had a direct correlation with the companies success - the growth we experienced during my career there started at 10 million and grew to 110 million in revenue. It was very rewarding to be a part of this companies growth.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President of Design and Development
KNS International
2007.05 - 2024.02
- Line builder for the brand Journee Collection (footwear)
- Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, vendors, and regulators to promote collaboration and long-term success.
- Led cross-functional teams for the successful completion of major projects, resulting in increased efficiency and client satisfaction.
- Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
- Negotiated high-value contracts that maximized profitability while mitigating risks for the organization.
- Managed financial planning and budgeting processes, ensuring fiscal responsibility and maximizing return on investments.
- Developed new revenue streams by identifying growth opportunities in the footwear industry and forging strategic partnerships with key industry players.
- Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising / Minor in Business
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT05.1995
Skills
- Lead Designer of Women's shoes
- Team Leadership over Women's shoes
- Relationship Building and working with Factories in China and India
- Decision-Making - In charge of all Women's buys/ working directly with the executive team.
- lead of all Quality Control on incoming shipments
- Documentation And Reporting
- Price Structuring
- Market Research
HOBBIES
My free time is spent:
- with my family doing anything outside
- traveling anywhere
- playing pickle ball
- hiking
- going to concerts
Timeline
Vice President of Design and Development
KNS International
2007.05 - 2024.02
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising / Minor in Business
Brigham Young University
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