Don Thompson
Executive Director of Sourcing, Product Development, & Production
Urban Outfitters•Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Home Furnishings & Apparel industry product development & sourcing professional. providing vision, leadership, creativity, and strategies developing lines from concept through production. Building successful brands through profitable & efficient development, production, & design services. Proven ability to drive revenue and profit growth across multiple styles and classifications. Perceptive in identifying and capitalizing on emerging trends and niche market opportunities. Build, mentor, and manage high performing teams. Skilled in senior level presentations, negotiations, and consensus building.
Career Timeline
- Urban OutfittersCurrentApr 2016–Present· 10 yrs 6 mos
- Executive Director, Global Sourcing, Product Development and Production, URBN HomeCurrentApr 2019–Present
- Sr. Director of Sourcing, Product Development, & Production - Urban Outfitters Non-Apparel DivisionsNov 2017–Apr 2019
- Director of Sourcing, Product Development & Production - Urban Outfitters Home DivisionApr 2016–Nov 2017
- Aug 2013–Apr 2016· 2 yrs 8 mos
- Director, Production, Global SourcingAug 2013–Apr 2016
- Mar 2012–Aug 2013· 1 yr 5 mos
- Branded Product Manager - Soft Home Product DevelopmentMar 2012–Aug 2013
- Sep 2008–Mar 2012· 3 yrs 6 mos
- Senior Design & Product Development ManagerSep 2008–Mar 2012
- Sep 2005–May 2006· 8 mos
- Instructor / Adjunct FacultySep 2005–May 2006
- 2005–Sep 2008· 3 yrs 8 mos
- Category Merchandise Manager2005–Sep 2008
- 2001–Apr 2005· 4 yrs 3 mos
- Head of Production2001–Apr 2005
Education
Merchandise Product Development
FIDM
Apparel Design
Fashion Design
Bauder College