Areas of Expertise
With over 18 years of experience bridging creative vision and operational reality, I specialize in the 'math and magic' of product development.
My background combines a decade of driving end-to-end owned-brand strategies with 8+ years of precision packaging and private-label branding. I don’t just build products; I build, empower & support high-performing teams. I believe in leadership through mentorship—elevating technical fluency across teams while continuously evolving my own craft with every new experience.
Is that next experience with your team?
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End-to-end product lifecycle management
Global sourcing & Landed Cost Modeling
HTS Classification & Tariff Risk Mitigation
Margin protection & cost engineering through Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
Technical Specifications (Tech Packs, CAD 2D, 3D)
Global Manufacturing Regulations (ADD, etc.)
Key stakeholder communication
Systems & change management, process improvement
Systems and training development
Mentorship and strategic/creative talent development
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Strategic and Creative Leadership
Competitive Market Analysis & Trend Research
Generative AI for speed to concept buy-in
Cross-functional Team Leadership
Creative Direction & Critique
Packaging & Information Systems
Manufacturing processes & materials training that is tailored to empower design teams
Concept development driven by data analysis that is designed for repeatable successes.
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Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
Microsoft Teams (incl. whiteboard & other task supports)
SharePoint
Target Platforms: Miro, Spark, POL, Concept Board
Centric PLM
Smartsheet
Project / Task Management Tools (Monday, Asana)
3D CAD Proofing
Working knowledge of building in CAD tools like AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Rhino, etc.)
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Wood
Metal
Plastic (Injection & Blow Molding)
Glass
Ceramic
Paper
Cut & Sew Textiles
