Emily Beard

Experience

1. Product Development Manager

   Faryl Robin Footwear

   Jul 2021 — Present · New York, NY, US

   As a product development manager at Faryl Robin, I lead the end-to-end development process for private label footwear brands including American Eagle Women\'s Shoes, Abercrombie Women’s & Men’s Shoes, Lane Bryant Women\'s Shoes, Torrid Women\'s Shoes, and Draper James Women\'s shoes. I work on ensuring high-quality, trend-right products that meet both brand and retailer expectations. I manage product costing and negotiations between factories and clients, balancing design integrity with margin goals. I am spearheading sourcing strategies as we aim to diversify our Countries of Production, optimizing factory partnerships to enhance efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and product quality. A key part of my role includes mentoring and training our Product Development Associates, enhancing team efficiency and knowledge. I oversee the fit approval process, wear testing, and development timelines to ensure seamless execution from concept to production. Passionate about problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration, I work closely with design, production, and sales teams to drive successful collections

Skills

• Social Media
• Powerpoint
• Time Management
• Facebook
• Event Planning
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Word
• Leadership
• Sales
• Customer Service
• Teamwork
• Public Speaking
• Social Networking
• Microsoft Excel
• Communication