Creative and versatile Senior Design Manager with wide-ranging fashion industry experience. My strength is drilling into a brand's core in order to design unique product that speaks to the target customer.
My Background
A childhood love of drawing developed into a love of designing fashion, and led to dual degrees from the Fashion Institute of Technology and SUNY Oneonta. For nearly thirteen years I have dedicated myself to designing stylish clothing and accessories for the people of the world. To this day, nothing beats the thrill of seeing my designs online, in stores, on the street, or even on television.
My journey has exposed me to practically every aspect of the fashion industry, from initial concept, to collection fruition, to pitching those collections to rooms full of people.
Fashion Institute of Technology
Associates of Applied Science
Major in Fashion Design
State University at Oneonta
Bachelors Of Applied Science
Major in Fashion Design
Minor in Anthropology
Skill Stack
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Ugg
Canada Goose
Cole Haan
Athleta
Hoka
Frye
Mackage
Mack Weldon
Nautica
Rachel Zoe
PJ Salvage
Badgley Mischka
Target
Happy Threads
Holden Outerwear
Born
Orvis
Cuddl Duds
Charter Club
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Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Indesign
Procreate
CLO3D
Extenta PLM
PLM Revo
Partners Online/SPARK (Target PLM)
Airtable
Powerpoint
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Create and personally pitch trend presentations, material boards, and sample collections during internal and external meetings.
Lead team of designers and product developers to complete designs for apparel and accessories by drawing technical sketches, making tech packs, fitting and revising samples to preproduction status.
Lead the design and sourcing of logos, trims, and packaging.
Design on-trend apparel, sweaters, knits, cold weather accessories, athletic accessories, leather, shearling, and fur product.
Decide color palette and receive lab dips.
Communicate daily with overseas partners via email and PLM systems.
Attend various tradeshows to source new materials and suppliers.
Coordinate with sourcing, sales, merchandising, and compliance teams.
Assist with Floor Plans and Planograms.
Identify and pursue business opportunities for growth.
Competitive and trend shopping in New York, Canada, and Europe.
Design packaging and create packaging guidelines.
Track and implement sustainability breakthroughs.
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Sweaters
Sleepwear
Slippers
Intimates
Athletic Apparel
Athletic run gloves, beanies, headbands, and gaiters
Baseball caps
Bucket hats
Knit beanies, scarves, gloves, and mittens
Leather & shearling gloves, mittens, and headwear
Waterproof, snow/ski gloves and mittens
Trapper hats
Earmuffs
Headbands
Woven scarves
Ponchos & ruanas
Bags
Travel accessories
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Texworld - NYC
Coterie - NYC
Printsource - NYC
Functional Fabric Show - NYC
Outdoor Retailer - Salt Lake City
Canton Fair - Guangzhou China
Trend Shopping - Europe, NYC, Canada
Domestic Travel for sales and collaborative design meetings