Suzanne Anderson

Design and develop products and merchandised collections for Promotional Products line and design custom branded product collections for top customers. Create customer product decks and campaigns• Create product packaging.

Fashion studies courses : Fashion Trends and Forecasting & Design Concepts Extensive class focusing on apparel fashion trend analysis, forecasting trends, competitive analysis, creating trend boards, trend stories and presentations. Explore and develop seasonal color palettes, print patterns and icons. Planning and creating lectures in class discussions and projects. Grading assigned papers, quizzes and exams. Create Syllabi and lesson plans. Input grades in Blackboard

Responsible for developing and sourcing Home Decor and Textiles for proprietary and celebrity designer brands. Trend Analysis and competitive market research. Global sourcing Manage PD Calendar & Budget

Developed home decor and textile products for online niche retailer: Bedding, tabletop, rugs, mats, outdoor mats, window, furniture covers and bathroom accessories. Competitive analysis, trend research, and sourcing.

Developed home textile products: mattress protectors, sheets, pillows and blankets, window curtains and shower curtains. Key product driver responsible manage from initial concept to sample creation. Manage competitive analysis, seasonal trends research, product roadmaps, TNA calendars and line plans. Work with cross functional teams on photography, packaging, content and marketing. Facilitate new product development with global sourcing teams. Project managed new product roll outs to major retail partners. SKU rationalized existing inventories, along with merchandising lines. Create technical packages for factories for sample request and production. Re-color textile fabrics and patterns.

Reported to the President of the Company. Designer and product development manager of apparel for men's, women's ( includes plus sizing) boys' & girls. Sketch new concepts and designs, create tech packs for factory sample development. Design packaging, hang tags and labels. Manage technical Design process, review sizing and fit. Recruit fit models for sizing and fit sessions. Communicate revisions and changes to factory. Design custom fabric and sublimation print designs for new swimwear and apparel. Research selling trends and market trends. Design swim products i.e. flotation products, fins and kick boards. Source and identify new factories. Develop quality control standards and adherence to product specifications.

Reported to Senior VP of Design and Merchandising. Design Manager - Men's Product Development/ Designer for belts, wallets and small leather goods. Development of product lines for licensed and private label brands Eddie Bauer, Haggar, Wolverine, Casual Male, Sperry Top Sider and WAL-MART. Managed team: Senior Designer, Designer, Assistant Designer and Product Coordinator.

Buyer for Men's & Boys' Leather Accessories: belts, wallets and small leather goods.

Reported to VP of Product Development Leader in the mobile industry of accessories for cellular phones; such as carry solutions, and personalization products.; Major Functions: Responsible for developing and designing a constant stream of new products for Men's, Women's and Youth markets for cell phone cases and small leather goods. Set design direction for the company in representative product category. Direct, manage and guide Design Team members. Work with internal lab on product testing and fit analysis. 6 direct reports

Reported to the VP of Product Development & Design Major Functions: • Spearhead design and development of Men’s,Women's and Boys’ licensed products including: belts, buckles, ornaments,wallets,neckties,backpacks, caps and gloves • Skillfully hand sketch initial concepts • Analyze trends and develop forecasts for upcoming season •