jessica claire montgomery street san francisco ca 94105 555 4321000 resumesampleexamplecom professional summary executive offering 20 years experience design product management licensing consumer products industry proven record driving growth profitability companies sears holdings gymboree disney consumer products leading efforts concept execution focused raising brand awareness creating competitive advantage reaching target markets astute team relationship builder keen ability establish talented organizations bridge efforts internal external partners seamless approach skills creative direction new business development brand strategy product development vendor relations work history vice president head design apparel home 082016 062019 goodrx santa monica ca team leadership licensed product direction brand positioning merchandising trend forecasting contributed 12 consecutive months improvement profit 201718 apparel division despite challenging corporate atmosphere recruited restructure organization 50 downsizing staff facilitated 3 office moves reduced budget 600k costs 20 helped strategize sears kmart transformation established strong partnerships processes international buying offices vendors created revised product development calendar design merchandising sourcing teams streamlined design process leveraging vendor capabilities drove brand identity creative direction 20 private label brands including building 30m incremental opportunities highlights include spearheading mens workwear initiative establishing clear point view craftsman diehard labels successfully expanded jaclyn smith brand childrens clothing home assortments member sears holdings executive environmental council established environmental stewardship regulatory compliance environmental impact reduction conservation responsible growth corporate initiatives supply chain vice president design 082012 122015 gymboree corporation city state provided oversight endtoend design initiatives three brands gymboree 600 retail stores 750m sales janie jack 150 stores 160m sales gymboree outlet 172 stores 167m sales recruited turn around gymborees product aesthetic maintaining alignment overall brand qualities reversing 28 quarters negative comps positive margins 52 sales 6 q4 2014 347m 369m introduced relevant trend color silhouette direction boost advantage childrens wear market capitalized wholesale opportunity enabling introduction gymboree product costco gymborees first assortment placed outside gymboree storeswith initial forecasted revenue 250k reduced payroll budget 300k cut 20 costs driving team design additional 3000 skus 2014 consolidating assortments eliminating duplicate tasks streamlining approval process production shifting design tech packs vendors held key role establishing new international business model product assortments creating exclusive international programs partners middle east china expanding gymborees global presence ownerexecutive creative director 052009 082012 indexla city state cofounded agency held accountability creative direction business development budgeting secured managed longterm contracts key clients included eric clapton vip productions quiksilver roxy division disney william morris endeavor smokewood studios new era apparel bedrock manufacturing co intradeco apparel created brand identity product direction graphics presentations style guides social media presence clients researching competition determining goals producing content expand relationship networks present capabilities build brand awareness launched los angeles design office intradeco apparel cultivated 35m within 12 months devised product development strategy licensed apparel line secured resources eg facilities staff produce impactful designs infant kids junior organic knit apparel presented collection walmart teamed buyer optimize designs target market meeting deadlines developed creative portfolio judy moody smokewood studios theatrical release directed brand identity creative assets cgi character art style guides marketing materials worked closely studio production team identified introduced vendor base retail partners including toys r us led design direction roxy juniors girls apparel footwear accessories swim building cohesive brand statement across divisions researching global design trends identify capitalize roxys unique point view season vice president creative 012000 042009 disney consumer products city state drove solid creative vision various product assortments including apparel toys home cor food beverage electronics stationery worked key clients partners target walmart jc penney sears babies r us costco fred segal pixar disney channel disneyland led 54person global design team managed 4m division budget disney stores improved efficiency communication disney store creative teams rebuilding morale following massive layoffs bridging efforts teams north america europe revamping creative development calendar created exclusive design programs pitched placed product assortments major retailers walmart sears target babies r us assessed needs delivered unique retailerspecific design aesthetic eg trendcolor palette incorporating disney characters grew business 12b 36b three years via category partnerships publishing collaborations global seminars art exhibits focused heritage unique quality characters build brand awareness create retail demand legacy brands established classic pooh house brand target creative director dcp apparel line became benchmark future direct retail programs disney resulting 4m revenue generated first year set trend direction season well built critical relationships disney licensees retail partners six year life span program education bachelor fine arts fashion design school art institute chicago saic chicago il