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Maggie Lee

Maggie Lee

Taichung

Summary

Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Director of Development, Athletic

Caleres Company Limited
09.2016 - Current
  • Responsible for development of proprietary brands Dr. Scholl's, Bzees & Ryka, overseeing development process from tech pack/ CAD from U.S. Design team to completion of Line/ FFANY sample making and preparation of production transfer.
  • Dr. Scholl's/ Bzees and Ryka are categorized in wellness with different feathers. All brands include sandal, closed shoes, boots while Dr. Scholl's contains working shoes and wellness sockliner/ shoes. Bzees is light weighted shoe with dress shoes looks but stretchy upper and comfortable fit. Ryka is high performance athletic shoes with stabilizer, upper sublimation and sophisticated upper treatment.
  • Managed 18 ppl in development, technical and fit team.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including tooling, purchasing, costing, pre-production and quality assurance team as well as factories.
  • Gain in-depth understanding of each brand’s DNA, develop optimal samples, and considering feasibility of mass production.
  • Thoroughly understand suitable shoes styles and price range of carious factories, strategically allocated most suitable shoe style.
  • Plan & execute strategy according to company annual goal.
  • Drive planning and execution of short to long term business strategies within development department, ensuring implementation and tracking of operational performance management objectives.
  • Review and modify management system of system of company’s development department to meet operational management needs.
  • Conduct interviews, recruitment, and promotions for development personnel.

Dev./ Comm. Manager

PouChen
09.2013 - 08.2016

2013.9–2015.4 PYV(VN)

  • Responsible for multiple brands including Ked’s, Sperry, Big Pack, Diesel, Saucony and Crocs development and commercialization, ensuring a seamless transition from development to mass production
  • Set up mid to long term goal according to company strategy
  • Recruiting PD personnel & interview, develop team member career path
  • Plan & execute strategy according to company annual goal
  • Drive the planning and execution of short to long term business strategies within the development department, ensuring the implementation and tracking of operational performance management objectives
  • Review and modify the management system of systema of the company’s development department to meet operational management needs
  • Conduct interviews, recruitment, and promotions for development personnel.


2015.5-2016.8 aDC(CN)

  • Responsible for adidas Running & Future team development & commercialization, ensuring a seamless transition from development to mass production.
  • Future team new formulations/ material. Treatment to maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Successfully researched and developed Color Boost within the designated tenure, leading to mass production.
  • Acted as a key member in production safe projects in aDC.
  • Plan & execute strategy according to company annual goal.
  • Drive the planning and execution of short to long term business strategies within the development department, ensuring the implementation and tracking of operational performance management objectives.
  • Review and modify the management system of systema of the company’s development department to meet operational management needs.
  • Conduct interviews, recruitment, and promotions for development personnel.

Dev./ VR Sr. Manager

Saigon Jim Brother’s/ Evervan Group
01.2009 - 08.2013
  • Responsible for adidas Originals, KSA(Kid Stand Alone), Outdoor, Golf team development.
  • Responsible for VR(Virtual Reality) team management.
  • Manage 30+ team members including development and VR team.
  • Work closely with costing and tech teams to provide feasible suggestions for achieving customer target prices and ensuring seamless transition to mass production.
  • Set up mid to long term goal according to company strategy.
  • Plan & execute strategy according to company annual goal.
  • Drive planning and execution of short to long term business strategies within development department, ensuring implementation and tracking of operational performance management objectives.
  • Review and modify management system of system of company’s development department to meet operational management needs.
  • Conduct interviews, recruitment, and promotions for development personnel.

Team Leader

FengTay Group
05.2002 - 11.2008
  • Responsible for Nike skateboarding, cross training, vintage and walking shoes development and cost.
  • Manage development team up to 4 ppl.
  • Handle development tasks, sample approval, and confirmation of mass production shoes from Tech Pack/ CAD to production launch, ensuring seamless transition from development to mass production.
  • Provide feasible suggestions to achieve customer satisfaction based on brand target prices.
  • Collaborate closely with purchasing team, sample room and oversea production factories, calculate production quantities, and coordinate travel for on-site guidance during product launch.
  • Adhere to company management regulations to meet operational management needs.
  • Managed conflict resolution among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
  • Developed team members'' skills through targeted coaching sessions, resulting in improved individual performance.
  • Streamlined workflows for increased efficiency, reducing turnaround times for critical tasks.

Education

MBA - Information System

Golden Gate University
San Francisco
01.1998 - 05.1999

Bachelor of Science - Graphic Communications

Chinese Culture University
Taipei, TPE
09.1990 - 05.1994

Skills

Chinese/ English typing: Chinese typing 50~75、English typing 50~75undefined

Timeline

Director of Development, Athletic

Caleres Company Limited
09.2016 - Current

Dev./ Comm. Manager

PouChen
09.2013 - 08.2016

Dev./ VR Sr. Manager

Saigon Jim Brother’s/ Evervan Group
01.2009 - 08.2013

Team Leader

FengTay Group
05.2002 - 11.2008

MBA - Information System

Golden Gate University
01.1998 - 05.1999

Bachelor of Science - Graphic Communications

Chinese Culture University
09.1990 - 05.1994
Maggie Lee