Risha Dupre
17405 NE Leander Dr, Sherwood,OR
Summary
Be the team captain that fosters a creative environment, leveraging science, to unlock the next big concepts for product and services. Leveraging 20 years knowledge and experience to navigate, and protect, the concepts through the matrix of innovation to production.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. INNOVATOR: Advanced Innovation (ZOO)
Nike Inc
Beaverton, OR
06.2017 - Current
- Lead dance program spanned across footwear, apparel, and service creation for dancers across product testing, NSRL, and Brand
- Setup 3 day onsite event during covid restrictions times that encompassed at home and onsight meetings with athletes
- Product Manager of Dancify concept models+toolkit
- Built+established relationship with elite dancers for program
- Managed video creation with outside vendor
- Created timeline and milestones
- Product manager of dance product for Tinker Hatfield version: Air Sesh Model
- Coordinated innovative strategies across various areas of innovation to leverage dance as filter for current and future product and service opportunities.
- Developed innovative marketing campaigns based on key objectives.
- Consulted with product development teams to enhance products based on customer interest data in US and Taiwan
- Developed creative presentations, trend reports, kitted assets, and product data sheets.
- Recruited and hired experienced contractors to complete projects on time and within budget requirements.
- Provided research and development on Dance product needs to showcase benefits and retain customers.
- Managed portfolio of 23 innovation concept models across different genre of sport and product types.
- Established new methods of make for footwear
- Established 3D Concept and print team for advanced innovation team.
S. Korea Sr. Developer: Inline Innovation
Nike Inc
Busan, South Korea
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Establish Inline Innovation Running Team in South Korea
- Align factory team resources with Nike NXT and Inline running category
- Create protocol for inline innovation through manufacturing lens
- Brainstorm and create new methods of make for running Footwear
- Setup offsite+Team Building Exercises
- Vaporfly: Established Manufacturing Sequence, and experimental foam production processing sequence for first ZoomX Foam Shoe+Plate
- Establish sustainability program concept for Zoom X Regrind
- CNC 5 axis Milling Program+Machine Development
- Sock Fuse: Program to adapt Circular Knit Sock into upper for footwear
- Mentor Factory Developers
- Reviewed and incorporated latest technology innovations and development strategies to improve build speed, quality and end-user experience.
- Developed programs from ground up using measured, market-focused approach to eliminate waste and streamline implementation cycle.
- Collaborated in team environment to produce high-quality programs and applications for footwear industry.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders.
- Fostered relationships with vendors to promote positive working relationships..
- Drove team success through shared vision and recognition of quality performance.
- Identified, reviewed and applied policies and procedures.
Innovator II, Project Manager
Nike Inc
Beaverton, OR
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Breaking 2: 3% Marathon Racing Shoe Program
- Oversaw development and validation of new carbon plates+ ZoomX Foam, new knit yarn configuration, athlete validation
- New vendor relationship establishment, multi group project
- Driftwood: 3D cushioning shoe programa quick turn printing program
- Oversaw development and validation of 3D material, establish test questions focus group setup, offsite exploration setup, build plan for 2016 and 2020, athlete validation
- Zoom All Out: Setup focus groups with athletes, lead project across multiple groups: materials and cushioning innovation, Korean innovation, inline running, IHM
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Modified and directed project plans to meet organizational needs.
- Fostered relationships with vendors to promote positive working relationships.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
Developer II, Project Manager
Nike Inc
Beaverton, OR
01.2010 - 01.2012
- 920.5 M Management within past 5 months
- Beaverton, OR
- Oversee resources-material selection, cost levels, weartesting, and attain proper consumer feedback in 18 month calendar
- Nike HyperFeel Fist Siped Lunarfoam drop in running shoe program
- NXT+inline collaboration Nike Air Max Tailwind 8airbag creation
- Nike Free 4.0 Nike Free 3.0
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders.
- Modified and directed project plans to meet organizational needs.
- Oversaw high profile projects for by planning, designing, and scheduling phases.
- Drove team success through shared vision and recognition of quality performance.
Developer I, Project Manager
NIKE SPORTSWEAR
Beaverton, OR
01.2009 - 01.2010
- 400 M Management of dunk and tennis classic business
- Nike iconic models-quantitative project focus
- Researched and apply new pattern processes to existing designs Market driving projects- items for star athletes and new creations to create interest in market in short timelines
- Innovation research and development of new sockliners and model designs
- ICONS (DUNK) pamphlet-research and design
- Ran product reviews in China and Taiwan development and factory facilities
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders.
- Modified and directed project plans to meet organizational needs.
- Drove team success through shared vision and recognition of quality performance.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
Developer I -Various Footwear Developer
Nike Inc
Beaverton, OR
01.2004 - 01.2009
- Developer 1: North America Product Creation: Running, Training, Basketball
- Developer 1: Premium Value Product: Running, training, Basketball
- Supported senior managers and department leaders by completing projects and problem resolution under tight budgets and schedule demands.
- Closely collaborated with project members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Maintained tactical control of project budgets and timelines to keep teams on task and achieve schedule targets.
- Reported on status for each project to appropriate stakeholders.
- Escalated incidents to next level to remain compliant with company's standards and procedures.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
Education
BS - Business Administration, Finance, Economics
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY
West Virginia University2003
Skills
- Time Management
- Relationship Building
- Detail-Oriented
- Product Development Consultations
- Cross-departmental Alignment
- Complex Problem Solving
- Product Development Budgeting
- Team Recruiting and Hiring
- Strategic Planning and Alignment
- Research and Development
- Project Management
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Budgeting and Allocation
- Decision Making
- International business managementcommunication
INTERESTS
Cycling, cross training, rowing, gardening, canning, furniture building, and home remodel
Timeline
Sr. INNOVATOR: Advanced Innovation (ZOO)
Nike Inc
06.2017 - Current
S. Korea Sr. Developer: Inline Innovation
Nike Inc
01.2016 - 01.2017
Innovator II, Project Manager
Nike Inc
01.2012 - 01.2015
Developer II, Project Manager
Nike Inc
01.2010 - 01.2012
Developer I, Project Manager
NIKE SPORTSWEAR
01.2009 - 01.2010
Developer I -Various Footwear Developer
Nike Inc
01.2004 - 01.2009
BS - Business Administration, Finance, Economics
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY