Carly Obrien

About Carly Obrien

Highly experienced and accomplished Product Leader with a proven track record of success. Passionate about building and delivering innovative products that solve real-world problems with a user-focused approach. Strong leader and collaborator, committed to developing the team and ensuring success.Product Leader and VisionaryDevelop and deliver strategic vision, OKRs, and roadmaps for innovative and accelerating productsLead cross-functional teams from vision to delivery, through discovery, design, requirements, and launchCollaborate with stakeholders to solve complex business problemsBuild and launch web, digital, app, e-commerce, software, logistics, and affiliate cashback products

Experience

1. Owner and Entrepreneur

   Arya Creative Co

   Nov 2014 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US

   Project ManagementManaged over 100 website design, branding, app prototyping, and SEO projects, delivering successful outcomes on time and within budgetBusiness DevelopmentResponsible for all business development for the company, generating leads and closing deals with wide range of clientsGrew and managed a team of sales and marketing professionals, achieving significant revenue growth year-over-yearNegotiated and executed over 100 contracts, building strong relationships with strategic partners.Growth-Driven DesignSpecialized in growth-driven design processes and strategies, helping clients to achieve their business goals through data-driven decision-makingEntrepreneurshipStarted and developed two successful e-commerce drop-shipping businesses, Leap of Faith Clothing and Style Gather, gaining valuable experience in website design, e-commerce, marketing, and business developmentCreated a denim clothing line (Jleer) from scratch, designing, prototyping, sourcing, and producing the collection, and developing a full marketing strategy

Education

• Meredith College

  Double Major, Merchandising

  2002 — 2003

• North Carolina State University

  B.S, Textile and Apparel Management Apparel Management Concentration

  1998 — 2002

• North Carolina State University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

Skills

• Global Sourcing
• Excel
• Retail
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Forecasting
• Wovens
• Inventory Management
• Apparel
• Training
• Textile Industry
• Leadership
• Advertising
• Fit
• Concept Development
• Brand Management
• Sportswear
• Fundraising
• Marketing
• Competitive Analysis
• Vendor Relations
• Promotions
• Pricing
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Wholesale
• Real Estate
• Styling
• E-Commerce
• Buying
• Knitwear
• Brand Development
• Entrepreneurship
• Product Management
• Management
• Denim
• Sewing
• Trend Analysis
• Product Development
• Fashion Design