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Senior Merchandiser
RANDA Accessories
Rosemont, IL
Jan 2015 - Present (9 years 4 months)
o Report to the Director of Merchandising for the Wallets & Seasonal Division; managed two direct reports.
o Create line plans for designers to build SLG product lines under licensed brands including Levi’s, Dockers, Columbia, Dickies, and private labels.
o Travel overseas to China and India to develop product, negotiate costs, and resource projects as needed.
o Merchandise and present product to customers and licensors.
o Continuously working to increase margins, rationalize SKUs, and maintain data integrity through PLM
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Product Designer / Product Manager
Heritage Travelware
2006 - Present (18 years)
• Product Life Cycle: Designer, Developer, and Manager of Kenneth Cole luggage product.
• Overseas travel and communications.
• Designer of bags and luggage for licensed brands.
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Letterer
Advent Comics
2012 - 2015 (3 years)
Comic book lettering, and preparing files for production for both print and web.
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Illustrator
Tales of the Dim Unknown
2006 - 2007 (1 year)
Illustrated the stories "Star Struck!" and "The Nudge" for issues 1 & 2.
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Product Design & Development Consultant
Wilson Sporting Goods
2005 - 2006 (1 year)
• Designed and developed product for Wilson's 'Evolution' tennis footwear by finalizing one season of product and launching the next design cycle.
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Product Designer/Marketing Manager
Mercury International
1995 - 2005 (10 years)
• Designed uppers and outsoles for low and mid price point footwear (outdoor, athletic, and work boots categories) with factories in Asia.
• Designed packaging, trade show, and marketing support materials for footwear product with domestic and overseas partners.
• Collaborated with licensors to expand their brand and image through footwear product.