Katie Kime
Omni-channel design driven American lifestyle brand. Product depicted is not comprehensive, but rather a summary of affected product categories. As Director of Product Development & Production, functions under my purview included technical design, pre-production, QC, supply chain management, and counter-sourcing programs.
The team
“I had the pleasure of leading Michelle during her time as Director of Product Development & Production at Katie Kime, and she is a deeply skilled and dedicated product leader. Michelle brings a rare blend of customer-centric thinking, and solution-oriented initiative. She has exceptional command of teh full product lifecycle, from early concepting through production, and approaches every challenge with passion and a strong sense of ownership.
She pushes others to be better simply by thew ay she shows up - prepared, engaged, and always willing to jump in. Michelle cares deeply about the customer and the craft of building great product, and any brand would benefit from her experience, drive, and commitment. ”
—Jill Murray, COO Katie Kime
“Michelle is an outstanding leader who brings together creative vision and operational excellence in everything she does. She’s highly detail-oriented and a true strategic thinker, seamlessly balancing brand integrity, product quality, and business goals. Her ability to see both the big picture and the smallest details allows her to deliver exceptional results while ensuring the process remains smooth and collaborative for everyone involved.
Proactive and thoughtful, Michelle consistently anticipates challenges before they arise and approaches them with clear communication and sound judgment. She’s deeply committed to supporting her team and creating an environment where people feel valued and empowered to do their best work. At the same time, she builds and maintains strong, respectful relationships with vendors, always emphasizing partnership, transparency, and mutual success.
Michelle brings a calm, steady energy to fast-paced environments and has a natural ability to keep things positive and grounded, even under pressure. Her thoughtful leadership style inspires confidence and trust, helping teams navigate complex situations with clarity and focus.
Her combination of leadership, empathy, and expertise truly sets her apart. Any organization would be fortunate to have Michelle, as she not only elevates the work but also the people around her..”
— Danielle Gregoire, Director of Planning & Allocation
Katie Kime
“I’ve had the pleasure of collaborating with Michelle at Katie Kime, and she is truly one of the most detail-oriented and knowledgeable product professional I’ve worked with. Michelle brings deep expertise in product development and production, with a strategic mindset that ensures both process efficiency and product excellence. Her ability to approach every challenge with thoughtfulness and precision has elevated our team and entire organization. Thank you for being a great teammate Michelle!”
— Victoria Broussard, Design Manager Katie Kime