Highlights:

Skills:product management

Goal:Buying / Product Management

Honor:Fulbright Scholarship 2009-2011

Buying Assistant / Product Addition 10/2015 - current
Wayfair Germany, Berlin, Germany
Industry: Online Retail
Product addition, supervising external partners
•managing product addition •processing product lists with various excel tools from suppliers, including system checks via SQL •supervising external partners in the process of product addition •negotiating clear deadlines and expectations with external partners •reporting regularly on progress •training new hires about product addition Achievements: •maintaining the lowest kickback rate of project submissions within the team– 7% in total (goal of the team 10%) •product addition for one of the most difficult suppliers within few weeks of starting position •initiating and participating in development of improved item spec •taking part in globalization project, by translating product and manufacturer descriptions •leading product updates for the difficult lighting category, being the stepping stone between the company and suppliers--
Junior Designer / Product Manager 08/2011 - 08/2013
Street One GmbH, Isernhagen, Hannover, Germany
Industry: Fashion
Product Development & Management for T-Shirts, Jackets, Leather, Dresses & Blouses
Management responsibilities •conducting multiple managerial responsibilities, including sourcing, costing, and negotiations •prioritizing and ensuring project deadlines are met by closely monitoring the development and modifications of products •ensuring high-quality and on-time delivery of products •conducting store checks and research of glodal market •presenting complete upcoming season trends Product Development: •verifying lab dips, strike offs, fabric, and trim qualities •illustrating designs using Tex Design / Adobe Illustrator and create technical packages •develop innovative concepts and strategies in production setting •tracking sales sample production; managing fabrics and trims to ensure accurate ordering of items and timely shipment of goods •leading fit sessions on live models--

University of Applied Sciences and Arts 09/2004 - 07/2009
Hannover, , Germany
Degree: Master's Degree
Major:Fashion Design
Master collection based on the inspirational life of J.M. Berry

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