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Laura Adams

Director Of Product Development
4593 E Willock Rd,PA

Summary

Dynamic Director of Product Development with a proven track record at Sabika Inc., adept in leveraging problem-solving and strategic thinking to deliver over $6MM in product development projects biannually. Excelled in communication and budgeting, significantly enhancing project efficiency and vendor relations. Promoted for exceptional performance, embodying teamwork and innovation in high-pressure environments.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Product Development

Sabika Inc.
01.2023 - Current

Duties now also include

  • Work with sensitive information keeping a high regard for the companies presence
  • Construct and enforce budgeting for multiple projects and collections

Senior Product Development Coordinator

Sabika Inc.
03.2021 - 01.2023

Duties also included

  • Streamlined product development processes by implementing efficient project management strategies
  • After COVID-19, created a new procedure for performing product development 100% in house, eliminating need for travel

Product Development & Special Projects Coordinator

Sabika Inc.
10.2017 - 03.2021

Duties also included

  • Use trends, forecasting, and past sales to formulate and order $6MM retail of inventory biannually
  • Work on all aspects of a new line; including product, packaging, and transportation of the collection for our sales field
  • Coordinate multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines under pressure
  • Determine timelines for projects and create Gantt Charts to keep team running efficiently
  • Coordinate and run a multi-state event with over $10MM work of inventory over the course of three months
  • Order products and awards for Conferences, comparing brands for quality and savings
  • Travel to Enns, Austria twice a year for seasonal Collection Development

Product Development Assistant

Sabika Inc.
12.2015 - 10.2017
  • Order over $6MM retail of inventory biannually
  • Create open lines of communications with vendors to keep projects on track
  • Support the Vice President/CEO with booking travel, managing expense reports, preparing for meetings, and distributing meeting notes

Order Fulfillment

Sabika Inc.
03.2015 - 12.2015
  • Fulfill orders as they were received in the warehouse
  • Box and label packages for shipping
  • Created an organizational process for back-order situations that kept the warehouse running smoothly and expedited fulfillment to minimize length of time customers waited for their product

Optician

Eyetique
06.2014 - 03.2015
  • Assist customers with their selection of merchandise
  • Measure customers for fit on new eye-wear purchases and accurately order lenses according to the guidelines established by the doctor
  • Precisely cut many types of lenses and fits to different styles of frames
  • Bring daily deposits to the bank

Cast Member/Seasonal Lead

The Disney Store
11.2011 - 12.2014
  • Open and close the store with tasks including counting the safe and drawers, and directing cast members to duties that needed to be completed
  • Perform visual merchandising within the store
  • Aid guests with making decisions on their purchases
  • Train new cast members on duties such as registers, stocking, and shipments

Custodial Hostess/Trainer

Walt Disney World Resort
08.2008 - 12.2012
  • Maintain the high standards of cleanliness for the busiest area of the Walt Disney World Resort; including sweeping, trash removal, and restroom maintenance
  • Train new cast members on the tasks to be undertaken every day
  • Interact with guests and offer help for an issues they may have or assistance they may need

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Southern New Hampshire University
05.2001 -

Math And Science

Community College of Allegheny County

Skills

Problem solving

Product Development

Reporting

Budgeting

Microsoft Office

Strategic Thinking

Teamwork

Communication

Product Sourcing

Sales

Customer Service

60 Words per Minute

Timeline

Director of Product Development

Sabika Inc.
01.2023 - Current

Senior Product Development Coordinator

Sabika Inc.
03.2021 - 01.2023

Product Development & Special Projects Coordinator

Sabika Inc.
10.2017 - 03.2021

Product Development Assistant

Sabika Inc.
12.2015 - 10.2017

Order Fulfillment

Sabika Inc.
03.2015 - 12.2015

Optician

Eyetique
06.2014 - 03.2015

Cast Member/Seasonal Lead

The Disney Store
11.2011 - 12.2014

Custodial Hostess/Trainer

Walt Disney World Resort
08.2008 - 12.2012

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Southern New Hampshire University
05.2001 -

Math And Science

Community College of Allegheny County
Laura AdamsDirector Of Product Development