Calla Van Ryswood
About Calla Van Ryswood
Calla Van Ryswood is an Apparel and Equipment Product Development Manager with a Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design & Merchandising from Framingham State University. She has extensive experience in product development and a strong focus on customer-oriented strategies across various companies in the retail and office supplies sectors.
Current Role at G-Form
Calla Van Ryswood serves as the Apparel and Equipment Product Development Manager at G-Form, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on developing apparel and equipment products, ensuring they meet customer needs and align with business objectives. Her responsibilities include driving product innovation and collaborating with various teams to enhance product offerings.
Education and Expertise
Calla Van Ryswood earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design & Merchandising from Framingham State University, where she studied from 2009 to 2013. This educational background provides her with a solid foundation in fashion and product development, contributing to her expertise in creating customer-focused solutions in the apparel and equipment sectors.
Professional Background
Calla has a diverse professional background in product development and customer-focused roles. Before joining G-Form, she worked at Staples as a Senior Specialist in Product Management for Business Essentials from 2017 to 2022. She also held positions at The TJX Companies, Inc. as a Product Development Specialist and as a Product Development Intern for Children's Costumes. Her earlier experience includes working as an Assistant Account Executive at Fourstar Group USA, Inc. and as a Senior Keyholder at LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics.
Focus on Customer Solutions
Calla Van Ryswood is motivated by solving problems and creating solutions for customers. Her approach emphasizes understanding customer needs and developing products that address those needs effectively. This customer-centric focus has been a consistent theme throughout her career, particularly in her roles in product development and management.
Adaptability in Fast-Paced Environments
Calla has a proven track record of adapting to business needs in fast-paced environments. Her ability to drive cross-functional collaboration has been essential in her roles, allowing her to work effectively with various teams to achieve product development goals. This adaptability is a key asset in her current position at G-Form.