Marie Thompson
hilarymariethompson@gmail.com
Professional Summary:
Senior Product Developer specializing in new product ideation within the Amazon ecommerce market. A seasoned expert in the end-to-end development process, from market research and product design to sourcing, managing supplier relationships, and guiding launch and listing strategies. Demonstrated success in redesigning internal systems, optimizing workflows, and launching high-performing SKUs. An expert in merging trend and data-driven ideation, utilizing tools like Helium 10 and Jungle Scout for successful product launches. Seeking a dynamic role to apply expertise in driving innovation and sustained growth.
SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
L.L.Bean | Product Developer / Designer | Freeport ME March ‘16 - March ‘20
Acted as the sole product developer/designer for L.L.Bean’s $72 million dollar Bag and Luggage category.
Seasonally identified market opportunities and presented product concepts and material innovations to senior leaders and cross-functional business partners.
Designed new products, completed their BOMs and technical specifications.
Conducted research and visited trade shows to identify material innovation and product trends.
Acted as the main channel of communication between suppliers and vendors throughout sampling, and cost negotiations.
Frequently traveled to Asia to meet with mills and factories to develop new hardware and materials, and to improve construction quality.
Managed multiple seasonal calendars to meet production deadlines.
Responsible for cost engineering of all new and existing products.
Designed hang-tags and packaging for products in our line.
Ensured that margins and quality aligned with overall brand position and
merchant’s pricing strategies.
Vetted quality through lab testing and integrating customer feedback from focus
groups and MESH01 wear testing.
Acted as the Product Manager for co-label and private label projects with Flowfold,
Eton Electronics, and the American Watch Company.
Boston Bag Co | Product Designer & Brand Strategist | Boston MA ‘13 - ‘17
Successfully coordinated the expansion and re-design of Boston Bag Co.
Developed and introduced a new product line and brand identity for the 88 year
old company.
Initiated full re-design of their bags from industrial, into a high-end consumer
product resulting in an entirely new stream of revenue.
Supervised factory changes and material sourcing to integrate the new product
line into their factory.
Envisioned and brought to life the company’s new brand identity and web
presence through Squarespace’s content management system.
Medical Device Startup (Confidential) | Design Consultant | Boston MA Summer ‘13Hired as a consultant for product design and development by a startup developing an innovative pain management device funded by Dana Farber Cancer institute & Harvard Medical.
Provided insight regarding suitable design practices and implementation for their engineer team.
Facilitated group brainstorming sessions.
EDUCATION
Massachusetts College of Art and Design 2011-2015
BFA in Industrial Design, 3.96 GPA
Champlain College 2009-2011
Graphic Design program
Fashion Institute of Technology Summer 2019
Course: “Costing - How to win the garment game”
Cotton Inc. University 2016-2018 Course Certifications:
• Finishing Processes
• Dying Science
• Knitting and Weaving Fundamentals
• Garment Wet Processing Technologies
• Knit Manufacturing
• Modern Printing Science
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
Project Aware
Student mentor and director’s assistant.
American Lung Association
Trek Across Maine: Raised over $4000 towards lung cancer research and awareness participating in the 180 mile bike ride 6 years in a row.
Maine State Music Theatre
Designed, built and repaired costumes which are rented to musical theaters country wide.
Biddeford Community Bicycle Center
Assistant in Esteem building program. Mentored “at risk” middle school boys through the process of assembling and rebuilding bicycles.