Jessica Gregory

adf6wp@r.postjobfree.com 704-***-**** 1204 Crown Ct. Charlotte, NC 28211

Education

The Art Institute of Charlotte: Charlotte, NC

Bachelor of Arts, Fashion Marketing and Management Work Experience

Gildan

Senior Innovation Designer: January 2020-June 2020

● Led research that delivered innovative designs from concepts to finished goods

● Assisted in developing new design programs to execute in the lab for trials in sock machines

● Collaborated with the cross functional teams within the different brands of the Gildan portfolio to identify consumer needs in the innovation space

● Created presentations to promote innovations, sustainability and market needs in hosiery Archroma

Business Operations Specialist: November 2018-January 2020

● Managed and improved brand and vendor processes for color standard development and communication improvements

● Curated seasonal trend cards for newsletters and other promotional materials through market and trend research

● Managed all social media channels through graphic design to promote Archroma colors

● Collaborated with cross functional teams with the focus of the creation and launch of new global products and systems

● Tested e-Commerce systems for accuracy and efficiency to provide the best user experience and order fulfilment

● Assisted with designing, executing and performing new production and quality control processes Reebok International

Material Development and Innovation Manager: August 2015-November 2018

● Research and develop new material ideas implementing technologies, creativity, and innovations

● Acted as a key liaison between the cross functional teams and material suppliers supporting seasonal developments

● Assisted in creating and driving the seasonal material direction to be presented to the supply base through the understanding of brand needs, trends and the material palettes

● Managed material developments per season supporting the fashion lifestyle category, all collaborations for Reebok, kids and sport performance apparel

● Ensured material accuracy, costing, and testing are maintained through PLM and MLM systems

● Collaborated with the creative direction team, promoting seasonal trends through new material ideas

● Provided material input against lab dips ensuring material and color quality

● Ensured all material developments are tested and approved meeting calendar deadlines and adidas Global testing and quality standards

● Lead material developments for the Victoria Beckham and Reebok collaboration

● Traveled to international trade shows to source new materials as well as connect and create supplier relationships Sports Licensed Division of the adidas Group

Material Sourcing Specialist: October 2014-August 2015

● Collaborated with cross functional teams to help build and maintain a Materials Toolbox Library

● Acted as key contact and consultant for all material related questions in support of internal teams

● Built key relationships with design, product development, sourcing overseas and suppliers to capitalize on opportunities and future goals

● Ensured correct materials data and T2 suppliers in PLM including technical data, costing and lifecycle state of the material were accurate

● Ensured that all selected materials per season were tested and approved meeting calendar deadlines and adidas Global testing and quality standards

● Maintained the Materials Library and provided new resources for the product creation team

● Provided input for new material developments that were aligned with the sourcing strategy to guide suppliers to help translate the design direction into new and innovative materials to meet the needs of the division Sports Licensed Division of the adidas Group

Apparel Sourcing Specialist: September 2012-October 2014

● Collaborated with overseas suppliers to achieve a solid business relationship, resolve potential issues, and capitalize on future costing opportunities

● Researched new embellishment techniques and costing for future design opportunities

● Updated and maintained seasonal style information in PLM to ensure data accuracy

● Supported the costing process by negotiating overseas decoration costs

● Provided support in sourcing related projects such as the launch of the Global Procurement System

● Trained team members on system processes and costing procedures

● Updated and maintain data in Fair Factories Clearinghouse to confirm suppliers are following the adidas Group standards of safety and environmental affairs

Skills

● Experienced in many aspects of the fashion business, including apparel sourcing, material development, sales, data maintenance, costing, branding, and marketing

● Experienced in material textiles and testing methods

● Experience in costing negotiations

● Experienced in database systems such as PLM, MLM and Fair Factories Clearinghouse

● Highly Proficient in Mac and PC Operating Systems and Microsoft Office Suite

● Skilled in Adobe In-Design, Illustrator, Photoshop

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