SKILLS
Trend and Brand awareness
Conceptual Design
Apparel styling techniques
Photo shoot experience
Product Development
Adobe Photoshop + Illustrator
Flex PLM
Hand sketch + Illustration
PRESS
Online and Print magazine
ONE magazine :
NO.16 Feminine Issue
FANTASTIC magazine :
Street Wars
ATLAS magazine :
Ultra Light Dream
EDUCATION
Fashion Institute of Technology
Women’s Sportswear
Parsons, New School
Handbag Design
SUMMARY
Experienced, savvy, fashion professional with an acute lens for style and design.
Well-versed approach in fashion specification, execution and timely delivery.
In tune and atop evolving market trends through diligent research and application.
Proven track record in managing product design and development from inception to completion.
EXPERIENCE
FREELANCE STYLIST, ELOQUII, L.I.C., NY 2016 - DEC 2018
Collaborate with Creative and Art Director in bringing modern, chic and polished looks on editorial spreads, e-commerce, catalogs, ad campaigns and Look Books.
Personalized looks for Style & Substance and Spotlight Series Influencers featured for the brand.
Categorized wardrobe and accessories to a manageable and efficient work space.
Provide guided instruction and direction with team member around styling techniques.
Established loyal relationships with fellow Stylists, Models, Photographers and Beauty Artists.
ACCESSORY DESIGNER, CHICO’S FAS, FL 2013 - 2016
Created designs of Novelty leather belts and handbags specific to customer and brand focus.
Increased accessory visual exposure in mailer distribution during my tenure from 12% to 25% representing 100% increase.
Insured product esthetics and integrity while adhering to price point and guidelines.
Recognized for personal style, and asked to participate in style build out and forecasting.
Spearheaded in integrating Athleisure accessories.
FREELANCE ACCESSORY DESIGNER, STEVE MADDEN, NY 2012-2013
Design and technical support for seasonal handbags.
Collaborated design and product development with Design Director and Team.
Trend research, spec, CAD, select and review raw materials and trims.
Advised revisions and create line sheets for presentations.
FREELANCE TECHNICAL DESIGNER, JEAN TOUCH DENIM, NY 2010 - 2012
Provided embroidery design and CAD work
DESIGN & PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, JONDEN MFGR., NY 2005-2009
Re defined and created new standard to garment fit and overall visual presentation of In-House brand.
Attracted attention and generated business from a more contemporary brand clients in addition to existing.
Expanded and extended product line by integrating style versatility.
Established up to date fabric library through research, trade shows and market research.
FREELANCE TECHNICAL DESIGNER 2004 - 2005
American Eagle, The Gap, Kellwood, Jones Group, Wathne
Created technical drawings, color cads, specification packages.
ASSOCIATE DESIGNER, G-III APPAREL GROUP, NY 2001 - 2004
Contributed and presented outerwear design ideas and branding components used for licensee accounts.
Managed development of labels, fasteners and other visual materials used for Licensee accounts such as Guess?, BCBG and London Fog sold in major department stores and Outlets.