![Chandra Mercer](https://jobicy.com/react/themes/app/images/avatar.jpg) Chandra Mercer # Product Development Manager, HR Manager Actively looking · Member since 1 Sep 2023 [Message](https://jobicy.com/dashboard-page.md) ShareLocationUnited StatesDesired salaryUnspecifiedWork preferenceFull TimeExperience levelNot set * [Overview](#overview) * [Portfolio 0](#portfolio) * [Services 0](#services) ## About Professional summaryCurrently I am working as a Product Development Manager in the interior design industry. I work with popular designers to bring their creations through the entire life cycle from concept to sellable products. I have also served as a HR manager for a large part of my career. I have the career expertise and the educational background to be a strong leader in any organization. ## Skills 16 capabilities[Adobe](https://jobicy.com/talent/adobe.md)[Adobe Creative Cloud](https://jobicy.com/talent/adobe-creative-cloud.md)[adobe indesign](https://jobicy.com/talent/adobe-indesign.md)[Business Administration](https://jobicy.com/talent/business-administration.md)[Business Management](https://jobicy.com/talent/business-management.md)[Communication](https://jobicy.com/talent/communication.md)[Conflict Resolution](https://jobicy.com/talent/conflict-resolution.md)[Critical Thinking](https://jobicy.com/talent/critical-thinking.md)[Employee Engagement](https://jobicy.com/talent/employee-engagement.md)[Employee Relations](https://jobicy.com/talent/employee-relations.md)[Human Resources](https://jobicy.com/talent/human-resources.md)[Microsoft Excel](https://jobicy.com/talent/microsoft-excel.md)[Microsoft Office](https://jobicy.com/talent/microsoft-office.md)[Onboarding](https://jobicy.com/talent/onboarding.md)[Team Management](https://jobicy.com/talent/team-management.md)[Training](https://jobicy.com/talent/training.md) ## Experience Career history ### Product Development Manager · Visual Comfort 4/2021 – Present• Bring manufacturable designs to fruition through collaborative and communicative approach with Design Partners • Manage the entire lifecycle of the product • Champion product development and new releases by analyzing trends and sales forecasts. • Ensure that sample data tools are provided to manufacturing facilities in a timely fashion • Proactive communication with international factories to ensure accurate execution in the timeline required • Prepare and participate in assortment planning for new market introductions and assortment reviews • Systematize item master data for products at all stages of the product development life cycle • Selected and displayed goods at trade shows, fairs and exhibitions. • Optimized product development by coordinating cross-functional efforts between research and development, engineering and production teams. • Capitalized on emerging opportunities, tracking market trends and preferences. ### HR Operations Manager · Covenant Wealth Management 6/2015 – 3/2021• Coordinate, manage, and monitor the workings of various departments in the organization • Prepare and control operational budgets • Formulate and implement departmental and organizational policies in support of organizational goals • Develop and implement human resources policies and procedures • Ensure compensation and benefits are in line with organization policies and legislation • Support annual salary review • Handled confidential matters with discretion to maintain workplace and employee privacy • Maintain human resource information system and employee database • Coordinate employee safety, welfare, and wellness • Maintain knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resource functions • Ensure security, integrity, and confidentiality of personally identifiable information (PII) • Plan and manage recruitment and selection of staff • Identify and manage training and development needs for employees • Coordinated the distribution of all payroll checks, remittances, and W-2's to employees ## Education Learning history ### Liberty University 12/2021MBA Concentration in Human Resource Management This professional hasn’t added portfolio projects yet. This professional hasn’t listed any services yet.