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Katie Shumays

Head of Apparel Product Development-Production at Cuyana

San Francisco, California

Experienced Apparel and Home Textile product development professional with success directing all phases of the Research & Development process from concept to commercialization.

Strengths lie in global material sourcing and expertise in developing a wide assortment of style classifications for both genders in all categories: wovens, knits, and sweater yarns.

Proven leader working with cross-functional teams and building strong relationships with outside agents/vendors to execute product while achieving aesthetic, price and delivery goals

Detail oriented and extremely deadline driven. I hold high standards and expectations for my team and myself.

Passionate about product, design and fabrication with a keen understanding of business needs.

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Experience:

• Head of Apparel Product Development-Production (Cuyana)
• Design R&D Development Manager (Isda & co)
• Director Product Development - R&D Textiles (ISDA & CO)
• Sourcing/Product Development & Production Manager (Trumaker)
• Head Design Manager, Textiles - Pottery Barn (Williams-Sonoma, Inc.)
• Senior Product Manager (Peking Handicraft)

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