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Consultant / VP of Design & Product Development
Honeylove
Los Angeles, United States
Feb 2021 - Present (3 years 9 months)
Honeylove is a Lightspeed backed Los Angeles DTC startup with an origin in Shapewear. Responsible for outlining the org structure for Design, Product Development, Tech Design and Production as well as recruiting top talent to build out the teams. Skilled at protecting the agility gained from being a startup, while introducing best in class development practices from corporate brands in order to support an aggressive year over year growth plan. Implemented seasonal line planning and a design driven development calendar. Spearheaded the research and selection of a PLM system. Managed setup, implementation and team training for Centric PLM. Led a team of 9 direct reports across Design, Tech, and Product Development. Report directly to the Founder & CEO.
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Owner & Creative Director
PELA Consulting
Los Angeles, CA
Feb 2017 - Present (7 years 9 months)
PELA Consulting combines the experience of a decade of work in corporate fashion with outside of the box thinking and a customized approach to client needs. Created to be a full service design agency, we focus on preserving the creative spark from concept through commercialization. PELA Consulting combines a unique set of skills with a wealth of industry resources, making us a “one-stop-shop" for Creative Direction, Brand Strategy, Design driven Line Planning, and Work Flow / Process Improvement. It is our belief that inspired and empowered teams not only create beautiful product, but contribute to a company's culture and overall success.
Specialties:
• Brand Strategy • Creative Concept & Design
• Design driven line planning • Process Improvement
• Domestic and international production and sourcing resources for brands of all sizes
Clients :
• Beyond Yoga • Outdoor Research • Prana • Honeylove
• Bristols Six / Nippies • Insight • John Paul Mitchell
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VP / Head of Design & Product Development
Beyond Yoga
Los Angeles, United States
Sole responsibility for Creative Direction, Line Planning, and Merchandising for all seasonal collections and categories: Womens, Maternity, BOPO / Plus, SMU, CoBrand, and Men's. Provided inspiring leadership and mentoring to a team of 8 direct reports across Design, Tech, and Product Development. Strong cross-functional relationships with Sales, ECOM, Planning, and Creative/Marketing to ensure cross functional alignment and support brand strategies. Reported directly to the CEO. Spearheaded brand initiatives for Line Planning, SKU reduction, SKU productivity, and RLM implementation. Created and managed a robust brand calendar for Design, Development, and Production teams ensuring on time delivery of salesman samples and bulk. Sourced and implemented Recycled fabrics as well as a Recycled/Biodegradable poly-bags in support of a more conscientious supply chain.
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Senior Designer Roxy Outdoor Fitness
Roxy / Quiksilver Inc.
Huntington Beach, United States
Sole responsibility for creating the seasonal concept, color palette, and product direction for the Roxy Outdoor Fitness line. Report directly to the SVP of Design for the Roxy brand. Partner with the SVP of Merchandising and the VP of Sales to create seasonal roadmaps to drive category growth. Design a complete collection of activity inspired products including Technical Outerwear, Down, Active Tops & Bottoms, Mid and Base Layers. Built on the surf heritage of the brand by designing technically advanced Surf and Stand Up Paddle product including Wetsuits, Performance Swim, Rashguards, and Boardshorts.
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VP of Design & Product Development
Beyond Yoga
Culver City, CA
May 2018 - Apr 2020 (1 year 11 months)
Responsible for Creative Direction, Line Planning, and Merchandising for all seasonal collections and categories. Provided inspiring leadership and mentoring to a team of 8 direct reports across Design, Tech, and Product Development. Strong cross-functional relationships with Sales, ECOM, Planning, and Creative/Marketing to ensure cross functional alignment and support brand strategies. Report directly to the CEO.
• Spearheaded brand initiatives for Line Planning, SKU reduction / SKU productivity, and RLM implementation.
• Created and managed a robust brand calendar for Design, Development, and Production teams ensuring on time delivery of salesman samples and bulk.
• Sourced and implemented Recycled/Biodegradable poly bags in support of a more conscientious supply chain.
Product categories: Women's Active, Lifestyle / Lounge, Maternity, Plus / BOPO, and Men's.
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Design Director - Men's & Women's
Aether Apparel
Los Angeles, CA
Mar 2015 - Feb 2017 (1 year 11 months)
Creative direction and business strategy for all Men's and Women's categories. Product includes a full collection of outerwear and apparel for Mountain Performance, City Performance, Everyday Lifestyle, and armored Motorcycle apparel. Provided inspiration and motivation to a team of four to insure that we are leaders in the luxury performance space. Regular travel for seasonal inspiration, sourcing, and to work with international factories. Tradeshows include Premiere Vision Paris, ISPO, and Outdoor Retailer.
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Designer Women's Technical Outerwear
Lands' End
Madison, WI
Jun 2011 - Oct 2012 (1 year 4 months)
Carve Design, Mill Valley, California * Designer Women's Lifestyle, Active, Swim & Surf
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Designer Women's Action Sports
The North Face
San Leandro, CA
Oct 2008 - Apr 2010 (1 year 6 months)
Women's Ski & Snowboard: Technical Outerwear & Woven Bottoms // Down // Mid & Base Layers
•Performance Sportswear: Knit Tops & Dresses // Hoodies & Jackets // Woven Bottoms
•Water: Rashguards & Boardshorts