Jared Kasparian

About Jared Kasparian

Product development manager with seven years\' experience expanding numerous product categories, enhancing sourcing operation, and owning the full product lifecycle. Demonstrated history of cross-functional coordination with manufacturers, inventory managers, logistics, and nationwide retailers to design, inspect, transport, and sell new products. Committed to holding vendors accountable for price, quality, and timeliness. Strong communication and project management skills with the ability to flex between strategic planning and hands-on execution.

Experience

1. Product Development Manager

   Studio Designs, Inc

   Oct 2018 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

   Oversee the full product development lifecycle from initial brainstorming and 2D concepts to final production, ensuring final products meet aesthetic, functional, packaging, and cost parameters.•Identify product innovation opportunities through market research and feedback analysis, translating insights into viable concepts across five core categories: residential furniture, pet furniture, art furniture, lighting, and digital art projectors. •Coordinate with purchasing, logistics, and sales teams to manage production calendars, determine optimal order quantities, and ensure timely nationwide distribution to partners like Amazon.com, Hobby Lobby, and Michaels. •Manage relationships with key manufacturing partners in China and Taiwan, including onboarding new suppliers, negotiating costs, on-site factory visits to audit capabilities and overseeing production milestones. •Collaborate directly with overseas engineering teams to refine prototypes, addressing design changes and technical challenges to ensure mass-production feasibility.•Coordinate pre-departure inspections with third-party inspectors to ensure production samples match specifications. •Leverage Six Sigma Green Belt expertise to implement root cause analysis-based problem solving in QC department.•Develop and execute remedial action plans for quality shortcomings, minimizing the impact of defective goods on sales velocity and brand reputation.•Oversee complex compliance requirements for the US, EU, Canada, and Australia; manage testing protocols and secure mandatory certifications for diverse product categories.•Dictate comprehensive packaging, labeling, and customer-specific requirements (e.g, Amazon FBA, retail-ready) to ensure seamless importation and distribution.

Education

• Brigham Young University

  Bachelor's degree, China Studies/International Business

  2012 — 2016

• Boston University

  Master of Science - MS, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

• California State University-Dominguez Hills

  Certificate of Completion in Quality Management, Quality Management

Skills

• Microsoft Office
• Politics
• Cyberlaw
• Research
• Thrive in a Fast-Paced Environment
• Translating and Simplifying Requirements
• Data Analysis
• Planning and Monitoring
• Management
• Teaching
• Time Management
• Analysis
• Customer Service
• National Security
• Proactive Monitoring
• Project Management
• Microsoft Word
• Internet Governance
• Detail Oriented
• International Relations
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Public Speaking
• Business Analysis
• Leadership
• Raiser's Edge
• Strong Initiative
• Team Player