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Hanesbrands Inc.Global Product Innovation Leader
Aug. 2018Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina AreaAn everyday apparel based organization known for comfort, quality, and value. •Developing and implementing a global innovation process to reduce time to market
•Managing a global innovation network that augments our current resources to better facilitate research and development activities
•Supervise 4-6 teams annually at the NCSU partnership office and co-manage an R&D budget of up to $250K
•Delivering a cost-neutral, new-to-world biodegradable polyester technology that meets our internal sustainability goal of achieving 100% recycled/biodegradable polyester by 2030
•Delivering upon Champion brand-specific innovation goal of delivering 4 new product platforms by 2025.
VF CorporationLead Developer, Materials Innovation, Footwear & Apparel
Oct. 2015 - May. 2018Dover, New Hampshire, United StatesVF Corp is comprised of a diverse portfolio of iconic outdoor, activity based and workwear brands. •Key team member and materials lead for the launch of Timberland’s Project Better line of footwear; Met the necessary corporate sustainability goal of achieving at least 30% biobased content for all components utilized in product
•Project and materials lead for creation of The North Face Oscilate trail running shoe; A key product in redefining the trajectory of footwear for The North Face brand
•Project, materials, and testing lead for creation of Vans’ MTE 360 technology; a insulation technology that enhanced the technology offering of Vans’ outdoor product offering•Critical team member in the development and execution of prototyping space that reduced product development time by at least 20% per project
•Created and executed internship to full-time hire program that netted the addition of 1 full time hire per year for the materials innovation team
Self EmployedMaterials Innovation Consultant
Apr. 2015 - Oct. 2015Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area•Engaged in teleconference-based oversight and provided on-site direction to mentor and educate team members with limited experience in textile manufacturing, significantly enhancing their understanding and skillset.
•Facilitated knowledge transfer within the team, leading to improved collaboration and more efficient production processes in textile manufacturing.
Fruit of the LoomDirector of Innovation Research
Jun. 2014 - Apr. 2015Bowling Green, Kentucky, United StatesPrivately held, multi-brand global producer of apparel basics and casualwear. •Delivered a robust innovation process comprised of internal and external resources that identified multiple technology offerings that could be integrated into the brand portfolio product offering; Technology offerings met key corporate metrics for cost, timing, and global supply needs
•Partnered with the Sr. Director of Product Innovation to create a long-term innovation strategy that aligned with Senior Leadership’s vision for overall corporate direction
Abercrombie & FitchSourcing Specialist
Dec. 2013 - Jun. 2014New Albany, Ohio, United States
Abercrombie & FitchProduct Development Specialist
Dec. 2012 - Dec. 2013New Albany, Ohio, United States
OakleyFabric Developer, Performance
Jul. 2012 - Nov. 2012
Under ArmourMaterials Manager, Footwear
Jul. 2011 - Mar. 2012
Under ArmourAssistant Materials Manager, Footwear
Jan. 2010 - Jul. 2011
North Carolina State UniversityGraduate Assistant
Jan. 2008 - May. 2008
Cotton IncorporatedPilot Lab Assistant
May. 2006 - May. 2008
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