Jessica Macari

Jessica Macari has a diverse work experience spanning over a decade. Jessica currently works at Aden & Anais, Inc. as a Senior Product Development Manager, a role they have held since an unspecified date in 2022. Prior to this, they served as a Product Development Manager at the same company from November 2019 to February 2022.

Before joining Aden & Anais, Inc., Jessica was a Freelance Business Consultant at Shores of Grace / Dayspring Organization. Their responsibilities included strategizing business development for cafés, creating plans for local artisan empowerment programs, and providing freelance consulting services such as product development, social media management, professional photography, and digital album design from July 2018 to October 2019.

Jessica also worked as a Product Development Manager at Sleep Studio from June 2016 to June 2018, directing and overseeing the product development process and leading cross-functional teams. Jessica held a similar position at Newton Baby, Inc. from May 2016 to June 2018.

Additionally, Jessica gained experience at Bed Bath & Beyond, where they held various roles. Jessica worked as an Associate Product Development Manager from January 2015 to December 2015, an Interim Product Manager from August 2014 to January 2015, an Assistant Product Development Manager from January 2013 to December 2014, and an Import Coordinator from June 2012 to December 2012. Their responsibilities included developing and delivering high-value products, managing production timelines, and performing financial analyses.

Jessica started their career as a Product Development and Design Intern at S. Lichtenberg & Co., Inc. from September 2011 to May 2012, where they collaborated with designers to create collections and prepared product presentations for clients. Jessica also worked as a Freelance Design Assistant at Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia from 2010 to 2011, assisting textile designers and contributing to creative tasks.

Jessica's early experiences include working as a Marketing and Editorial Intern at Imagine Fashion from February 2010 to May 2010, where they managed online marketing campaigns and networked with fashion designers. Jessica also served as an Administrative Assistant of Textile Archives at the Fashion Institute of Technology from 2009 to 2010, managing the university's collection of fabrics and creating an organized and accessible resource.

Overall, Jessica Macari has a solid background in product development and management, with a diverse range of experiences in the retail and fashion industry.

Jessica Macari's education history includes a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Home Products Development from the Fashion Institute of Technology, which they completed from 2010 to 2012. Prior to that, they obtained an Associate of Science (AS) degree in Fashion Merchandising Management from the same institution, which they completed from 2008 to 2010. In addition to their formal education, Jessica has also obtained a certification in "Internet of Things: Business Implications and Opportunities" from MIT Sloan School of Management in February 2022.