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PORTFOLIO

Global Lifecycle Manager

 
2011-2020
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Led cutting edge programs from concept thru out of store as acting Global Chief Creative Officer, CCO, / Sales Liaison between Fortune 50 Companies, private brands and their global ribbon manufacturer.
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 - Custom Design and Development Process -

1. Trend research at global trade shows (i.e. Christmasworld in Germany)
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2. Create inspirational trend guides and assign Pantone numbers by trend
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3. Research competitors’ products via retail/market comp shopping
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7. Interpret clients' trends and utilize my guide to designate components by story: substrate textures, edge and surface treatments and so on.
9. Produce trend right computer graphics, product designs
and prints 
8. Create conceptual renderings and propose production processes, ie.
printing glitter or paint, flocking, other... 
4. Compile and create market data as comparison reports by retailer and product category 
5. Collect historical sales data from clients/supplier and create data charts
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DATA COLOR CHART EXAMPLE June-Recap-Meet
6. Determine program structure, quantity, widths and more based on data and trends
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DESIGN DEVELOPMENT RIBBON FABRIC PROCESS
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10. Explore cost effective production opportunities

ie. faux embroidery

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11. On-site and on-line development, during sample making process: resolve problems prior to production
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12. Collaborate with factory and design managers, providing guidance for sample revisions

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13. Offer new ideas: products, processes and packaging
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14. Assist in developing and selecting
new, textured substrates for ribbons
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15. Assist buyers and development teams at and after meetings
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and many more hands-on steps with buyers, development teams and suppliers' for exclusive, custom branding...

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