About

Bilingual creative thinker with extensive knowledge of the sports product industry. Currently a Senior Product Line Manager for Nike Inc. managing product lines for UNITE Men’s Apparel.

Expertise in biomechanics and kinesiology, combined with a passion for product innovation, product management, and product marketing.

Interested in inspiring others through product while taking steps towards creating a greener sports product industry.

Educational Background

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University of Oregon

Master’s of Science in Sports Product Management

  • Graduated with Honors

  • Recipient of Nancy and Dave Petrone Entrepreneurship Award

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Michigan State University

Bachelor’s of Science in Kinesiology

  • Minor in Japanese

Work Experience

Nike Inc.

Role: Senior Product Line Manager - UNITE Men’s Apparel

  • Duration: December 2023 - Current

  • Manage seasonal line plans and product creation process with our PCC partners. Ensure that factories have what they need to produce REBUY apparel, and, adapt and communicate when obstacles come up during production.

  • Align with INLINE product line managers and ensure that the UNITE line stays profitable and delivers what the consumer needs all while not cannibalizing the INLINE product lines.

  • Communicate with Merch partners to ensure that the marketplace and Geos are heard. Align with Global Merchandising to address any Geo insights and gaps.

  • Manage product in the ERM program. Excess Raw Materials converts excess materials that would be disposed of into product to recoup any eaten costs.

Nike Inc.

Role: Product Line Manager II - Men’s Tees

  • Duration: January 2022 - December 2023

  • Manage the product creation workflow and ensure alignment between Miro, AirTable, MMX, and our seasonal line plans.

  • Manage communication and collaboration between cross-functional triad partners.

  • Ensuring the accuracy of information and data of our seasonal lines, participating in/conducting triad meetings, and providing clear communication to guide cross functional teams through seasonal gates.

  • Lead Triad and work closely with Product Management teammates, Design, Tech Development, PIAs, and Sourcing/Costing teams to manage the product creation cycle during each season.

  • Partner with Merchandising and other external cross functional teams to not only learn about product performance/POS data in the marketplace, but bring the product to life each season as well.

  • Owned product and managed creation for the following seasons:

    • Mens Unite Tees: SP23 - Present

    • STRETCH: Men's Performance Tees: FAHO23 & SP24

    • STRETCH: Men's Lifestyle Tees: FAHO24

    • STRETCH: Unite Tees (W/K): SP23 - FA23

Mizuno Corporation - USA

Role: Associate Product Line Manager

  • Duration: April 2021 - December 2021

  • Researched for trends in the market and gathered consumer insights on products in both Running and Sportstyle categories.

  • Recruited wear testing candidates and conducted wear tests for Running Footwear in Portland Metropolitan Area.

  • Strategized a United States launch for Footwear Product in the Sportstyle category (Distribution, Marketing, Merchandising, Business Planning).

  • Developed marketing briefs and campaigns for Sportstyle.

Nike Inc.

Role: GBM Product Management/Product Inventory Support (ETW)

  • Duration: December 2020 - March 2021

  • Piloted virtual inventory management system to inform technology platform requirements and location tagging.

  • Inventoried, organized, tracked, and liquidated product for use.

  • Established best in class inventory management processes using AirTable software.

University of Oregon

Role: Digital & Content Marketing Specialist

  • Duration: January 2020 - March 2021

  • Created digital content for UO Sports Product Management social media platforms.

  • Developed strategies for each platform that will increase traffic, engagement, and brand awareness.

  • Marketed the program to further develop the program’s network and increase awareness of the program.

Argentum Textiles

Role: Market Analyst & Customer Experience Intern

  • Duration: June 2020 - November 2020

  • Found opportunity areas in the motorcycling market based on research of the current marketplace.

  • Developed strategies to improve sales and customer experience.

Notable Projects & Extracurricular Opportunities

 
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Integrative Product Capstone Project - Friction Skate Co.

  • Developed a skateboarding brand, while creating a piece of footwear made for skateboarders based on their insights. Began with ideation and ended with a market ready piece of footwear known as "The Coefficient".

University of Oregon SPM Master’s Program

Role: Alumni Executive Board President

Duration: June 2023 - Present

  • Manage and develop a network for SPM Alumni to rely on. Includes establishing and managing Alumni events.

  • Establish lines of communication between SPM program and SPM Alumni.

  • Mentor in Mentorship program for students as well.

Skills, Certifications and Passions

Skills

  • Leadership

  • Natural ability to work well in teams

  • Efficient with time management

  • Proficient in the following programs: Procreate, Affinity Designer, Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro X, Microsoft Office

Certifications

  • EDITED Retail Certified

Passions

  • Sports and Athletic Activities

    • Running

    • Soccer

    • Ice Hockey

  • Hobbies

    • Customizing Jerseys to “On-Field” Versions

    • Playing Guitar and Bass Guitar

    • DJing and Music Production

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