Lesli Ann Mie her Agcaoili

• Managed production CMF design team; oversaw product R&D from prototyping to new product launches; drove multiple projects to closure including all new BB10 OS hardware. • CMF process definition and timing optimization to align with overall development process, resulting in operational efficiencies of 60% compressed timing and ISO certification. • CMF strategic design and execution including graphic patterns, and collaborated internally and externally to strengthen the BlackBerry brand and individual product line identity. • Assessed and executed on organizational strategy; facilitated change management and organizational efficiencies cross-functionally; drove new talent acquisition and provided on-boarding to new hire.

• Featured on American Idol TV show and website for media launch of the new model Ford Fiesta: interpreted and visualized custom graphics for brand identity of American Idol top contestants • Executed color and material design strategy for first global North American-led product manufactured and sold in North America, Europe, and Asia without capital-intensive design alterations - the all new 2013 Ford Fusion/Mondeo as well as the luxury brand Lincoln MKZ. • Collaborated with global product development teams and suppliers to identify solutions and manage budgetary constraints; achieved regional best-in-class quality and design compared to competitive set. • Analyzed design forecasting and consumer marketing data to elicit product strategy focus group feedback, resulting in development of cohesive visual, tactile and differentiated brand identity.

• Designed strategic framework for largest product launch of the most profitable and best-selling truck in North America, resulted in expansive array of series differentiation and customer options, accounted for 13% of total global sales. • Integrated input from key contributors in the value chain to win the coveted Motor Trend Truck of the Year award, raising consumer confidence and increasing sales. • Supervised work plans and led external and internal prototype fabrication and purchasing; created over 20 show cars for media launch of all-new truck at national auto shows to generate purchase interest.

• Formulated go-to-market color and material design strategy for Focus, Escort, Thunderbird, Expedition, Econoline, Ranger and Explorer, leading to new color palettes and innovative materials that increased product differentiation and sales. • Directed commodities suppliers to achieve mastered standards for color and visual material harmony. • Co-founded and chaired Product Development Mentoring Circles program to improve employee development, satisfaction, and retention; received 2006 Corporate Global Diversity and Worklife Summit Award for initiating the program and growing participation 30%. • Computer/visual communication skills: Alias, Showcase, Bunkspeed, Opticore, Photoshop, Illustrator, MS Office products and manual drawing/rendering

• Established art education and public speaking programs and established student art gallery resulting in improved self-esteem in at-risk children. • California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) teaching certification. • Certified adult literacy educator through Laubach Literacy International Instructional program.

• Negotiated purchasing of domestic and imported production quality piece goods to support seasonal swimwear manufacturing. • Managed quality compliance of raw material piece goods and warehouse inspection to ensure higher material yields.

• Negotiated material purchases, supervised fabric manufacturing including supply chain logistics facilitating inventory flow. • Managed warehouse inventory and asset liquidation to generate revenue and maximize capacity.