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I am passionate about connecting brands with their customers through design

I am a…

strong leader who fosters creativity in a team environment and promotes the growth of team members

creative and product development expert in women’s and girls’ cut and sew knits, wovens, intimates, sleep/lounge, and swim

adept at forecasting fashion trends and interpreting them with an aesthetic in line with a brand

able to adapt quickly to change and to offer creative solutions

proficient in Web PDM, FlexPLM, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office Suite

I have…

excellent communication skills; I collaborate with design, merchandising, tech, and sourcing departments to develop innovative product

extensive fabric knowledge, with a focus on cut and sew knits

experience traveling for inspiration and production, and working directly with vendors on product development

experience in chase and fast track business models

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White House Black Market, Fort Myers, FL

Senior Designer, Knit Tops

February 2014-Present

• Establish trend direction and line strategy by season for the knit tops department

• Direct junior designers in sketching, creating presentation boards, fitting, and handling daily product development issues.

• Work closely with cross functional partners to create innovative and brand right product.

• Collaborate with cross departmental partners to create a balanced collection

• Present the assortment to senior leadership team at milestone meetings

• Responsible for $125M annual business

Abercrombie & Fitch, New Albany, OH

Senior Designer

August 2003-November 2013

• Acting director of the Gilly Hicks swim, sleep, and intimates departments from January 2013 to November 2013

• Managed the women’s and girls’ sleep and swim departments for Abercrombie, Gilly Hicks, and Hollister between 2009 and 2013

• Responsible for overseeing the bare knits department for Ruehl from 2006-2009

• Designed intimates, sleep, knit tops, graphic tees, woven tops, and swim for Ruehl from 2003-2006

• Work directly with the CAD department and fabric mills to develop and approve pattern each season.

Vera Wang, New York, New York

Design Intern, June 2003-August 2003

EDUCATION

Shannon Rodgers and Jerry Silverman School of Fashion Design and Merchandising, Kent State University, Kent OH

Bachelor of Arts Degree: August 2003, Major: Fashion Design GPA: 3.98