Hannah L. Simon

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DELTA GALIL INDUSTRIES New York, New York

Product Development Manager July 2018 – Present

Oversee design director and team through full product life cycle for branded business to ensure accurate timing of product from development through to bulk production.

Built annual development calendar including all milestone dates to generate a consistent timeline for sales, production, design, and product development to follow for licensor approvals, market scheduling, and order due dates.

Manage segment of overall budget to control and save in expenses relevant to development, fit, marketing, and freelance spending.

Implement PLM system within the Men’s Division to improve productivity and generate increased workflow.

Review and communicate all product approvals both internally and externally with licensing and factory partners. CAPELLI NEW YORK New York, New York

Product Development Manager February 2016 – July 2018

Support senior leadership in the planning, implementation and continued execution of new systems for the Kids Accessory Division.

Successfully manage the re-organization of the Sporting Goods Division by working directly with Founder/CEO to improve the functionality of the division.

Manage growing team of product design associates and graphic designers.

Engage in and contribute to all aspects of business including design, sourcing, production, technical, and sales.

Travel internationally yearly to work with merchandisers abroad and to strengthen overseas partnerships and production process.

Create and execute training for sales team to build product knowledge, increase organizational effectiveness and foster successful communication with customer base. Junior Product Development Manager February 2015 – February 2016

Managed multiple departments including hosiery, cold weather, and European customer accounts.

Contributed to the expansion and restructuring of the cold weather accessories department.

Presented products to key accounts during market appointments.

Conducted interviews to contribute to the hiring of new employees and the expansion of the Capelli team.

Managed onboarding and training of new employees in the department to ensure a streamlined hiring process.

Traveled globally to manage relationships with manufacturers and provide feedback on production abroad. Product Development Associate February 2014 – February 2015

Expanded upon previous management of the glove department while simultaneously taking on ownership of hosiery department.

Managed team of assistants as we worked to achieve department goals.

Traveled internationally to aid in the sourcing of new items and production sites. Product Development Assistant December 2013 – February 2014

Independently managed and expanded department which directly impacted broader company growth and increased revenue.

Maintained daily communications with international partners. R&S SALES New York, New York

Assistant Product Designer September 2012 – December 2013

Designed, developed and presented both branded and private label product for licensed partnerships. INTERNSHIPS

Alice + Olivia – Print Design Intern, New York, New York February 2012 – May 2012 Rachel Zoe – Showroom Intern, New York, New York August 2011 – October 2011 Ralph Lauren – Creative Presentations Dept. Intern, New York, New York December 2010 – February 2011 EDUCATION

Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York New York, New York

Bachelor’s Degree, Fabric Styling and Design 2010 – 2012

Associate’s Degree, Fashion Merchandising Management 2008 – 2010