Experienced Trend/Color Forecaster & Product Development

Jerry Ong

Chicago, IL

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• An accomplished multi-faceted trend/color/design/sourcing professional

• Over 20 years of experience

• Unique combination of creativity & analytical skills and fabrication experience

• Proven track record for creating cost effective solutions for companies & brands to achieve profit objective
Education
- Bachelor of Arts Industrial Design
  
  Academy of Arts University
  
  1999 - 2004
  
  President' honor list 2003 & 2004
Experience
- Director Product Design & Sourcing
  
  Interior Define
  
  Chicago, IL
  
  Jan 2020 - Dec 2021 (1 year 11 months)
  
  - Improved sales volume: 2019 ($25MM), 2020 ($70MM), to 2021 ($100MM) - by editing collection, expanding collection using fabric innovation (performance fabric), promoting selected collection, introduced trend colors and styles.
  - Renegotiate factory’s costings and strategize pre-season sourcing directions and manufacturing planning.
- Product Design Manager
  
  Crate&Barrel
  
  Northbrook, IL
  
  Dec 2018 - Dec 2019 (1 year)
  
  - Increased overall sales for Kid’s product line from $55MM (2018) to $120MM (2019) by introducing trend driven designs for accessories (lightings, and beddings).
  - Negotiate to secure best ex-factory costs and maximize gross margins.
- Consultant
  
  One25
  
  Toronto, ON
  
  May 2014 - Nov 2018 (4 years 6 months)
  
  - Developed home goods collection based on current trends, colors & branding research, for manufacturers to sell to US/CANADA retailers.
  - Investigated and resolved defect issues during mid-production, implementing QC procedures onsite in China manufacturing facility, saving
  25K from a $1mm contract.
- PD&D Director
  
  Simply She
  
  San Francisco, CA
  
  Apr 2014 - Jun 2013 (9 months)
  
  - Increased adoption rate from 25% to 90% (+260%) from previous season by introducing trend driven collections.
  - Innovate with eco-friendly clothings and accessories.
- Trend Director
  
  Sears Holdings
  
  Hoffman Estates, IL
  
  May 2013 - Jan 2005 (8 years 3 months)
  
  - Design into trend driven colors/patterns for Home goods (Sears/Kmart). Boosting sales from $100mm to $650mm within the first year.
  - Increased private brand awareness by 55% with seasonal PR product launches with home/fashion magazine editors.
  - Direct visual & creative aesthetic of web specific photography.
Awards

• Presidents' Honor list 2002 (Academy of Arts University)

• Presidents' Honor list 2003 (Academy of Arts University)
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Jerry Ong

Industrial Design Project Manager (Fractional / Part-Time)

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