Katherine Correia

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT KATHERINE CORREIA

More than 20 years experience in product development ranging from designer brands made in Canada to sportswear/streetwear to working for some of the biggest sports companies in the industry. Always eager to learn and adaptable. Some of my specialties are:* strong understanding of design and merch functions to guide best in class product development * materials and sourcing strategy * technical expertise ranging from seamless base layer, down jackets, taped garments, sportswear, leather * product innovation management * Ability to get stakeholders on board and manage intricacies of multiple and complex projects * extensive fit and fit standards experience. Played a key role in fit alignment strategy for the north face * Ability to lead product development while staying true to design language and optimizing costs * experience from both a global hq and regional hq perspective * experience working in Europe and north America.* respected team leader * Extensive cost negotiation and implementation of design to cost * Extensive sourcing experience (Vietnam, China, Cambodia, Bangladesh, Portugal, Peru, Israel, Canada, turkey)* PLM selection, implementation and best practices • Proven ability to set operational standards and calendars/timeliness * extensive experience in qa and technical guideline setting * Collaborative down to earth approach working with cross functional teams.* Passionate outdoor adventurer As a leader, I believe that with a positive work culture, you can move mountains. I firmly believe in empowering people, coaching and teaching people some of what I’ve learned along the way.