Leigh Beskin-Karger Resume
Leigh Beskin-Karger
11048 72nd Avenue
Forest Hills, NY 11375
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Professional Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive Administrative and Product Management experience. Strong organizational and communication skills combine with dedication and enthusiasm. A recognized problem-solver, proficient at quickly learning new procedures and processes. Proven ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, effectively work independently.
Skills
Flexible, Personable Microsoft Office
Communicator Photoshop
Multi-Tasker Data Entry PLM, SAP
Customer Service Process Management
Experience
Global Brands Group/Centric Brands, New York, NY 04/2015- 03/2019
Product Manager, Global Sourcing
Managed global sourcing and product development
�Identified cost-saving methods and process improvements; spearheaded the re-negotiation and re-sourcing replenishment while maintaining quality standards, resulting in a 5% margin increase.
�Cultivated strong business relationships with vendors and clients.
�Formulated processes to manage revenue to align with financial objectives.
�Guided 4 production managers in creating production-tracking methods.
Joan Rivers, Worldwide, LLC New York, NY 04/2014-03/2015
Product Manager
Managed QVC jewelry quality and timely execution of products.
�Built broader merchandise assortment plans incorporating existing best-selling styles with new products.
Vetta Inc, New York, NY 01/2012-02/2014
Merchandise Manager
Reorganized product development and merchandising procedures. Established business processes, maintained business communications with overseas suppliers. Led a team of 4 reports.
�Created SAP training manual for all new hires.
�Initiated and implemented calendars improving sample delivery by 10 days for 8
consecutive markets.
Club Monaco, New York, NY 03/2011-04/2012
Sourcing Consultant
Generated pre production tracking system to consolidate and improve existing reporting process. Established interactive Excel chart to follow production with suppliers. In charge of 2 direct reports.
�Created development calendars, and improved vendor allocation of design turnover resulting in shortening prototype lead-time by 10 days.
Education
BS, Marketing, Fashion Institute of Technology, New York, NY
Leigh Beskin-Karger
11048 72nd Avenue
Forest Hills, NY 11375
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Professional Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive Administrative and Product Management experience. Strong organizational and communication skills combine with dedication and enthusiasm. A recognized problem-solver, proficient at quickly learning new procedures and processes. Proven ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, effectively work independently.
Skills
Flexible, Personable Microsoft Office
Communicator Photoshop
Multi-Tasker Data Entry PLM, SAP
Customer Service Process Management
Experience
Global Brands Group/Centric Brands, New York, NY 04/2015- 03/2019
Product Manager, Global Sourcing
Managed global sourcing and product development
�Identified cost-saving methods and process improvements; spearheaded the re-negotiation and re-sourcing replenishment while maintaining quality standards, resulting in a 5% margin increase.
�Cultivated strong business relationships with vendors and clients.
�Formulated processes to manage revenue to align with financial objectives.
�Guided 4 production managers in creating production-tracking methods.
Joan Rivers, Worldwide, LLC New York, NY 04/2014-03/2015
Product Manager
Managed QVC jewelry quality and timely execution of products.
�Built broader merchandise assortment plans incorporating existing best-selling styles with new products.
Vetta Inc, New York, NY 01/2012-02/2014
Merchandise Manager
Reorganized product development and merchandising procedures. Established business processes, maintained business communications with overseas suppliers. Led a team of 4 reports.
�Created SAP training manual for all new hires.
�Initiated and implemented calendars improving sample delivery by 10 days for 8
consecutive markets.
Club Monaco, New York, NY 03/2011-04/2012
Sourcing Consultant
Generated pre production tracking system to consolidate and improve existing reporting process. Established interactive Excel chart to follow production with suppliers. In charge of 2 direct reports.
�Created development calendars, and improved vendor allocation of design turnover resulting in shortening prototype lead-time by 10 days.
Education
BS, Marketing, Fashion Institute of Technology, New York, NY