I am a Designer/ Product Developer with over 10 years experience working in the fashion industry with Children's Wear being my specialty.
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My areas of expertise include Garment, Technical, Graphic, Print, Trend Forecasting, Visual Presentations, Color Trends, Product and Packaging Design and Product Development with extensive CAD knowledge in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
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I have received a Bachelors and Associates Degree from the Fashion Institute of Technology, with a specialization in Textile/ Surface Design. I have also received an Associates Degree from Westchester Community College, with a specialization in Visual Arts, as well as a Culinary Arts Certificate from the Institute of Culinary Education.
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I have always followed my heart and it has gotten me this far. I am highly intuitive and draw inspiration from the world around me. From a young age, I aspired to become a designer, a dream that became a reality in 2011, when I was offered my first job in Children's Wear. Since then, I have been fortunate to work for an array of companies from start-up to corporate which has driven me to get involved in a variety of projects, all of which have somehow become part of my ongoing creative journey.
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In my spare time, I enjoy quality time with family and friends, shopping, cooking, traveling, and going on long walks with my adorable pups Zoey & Chico.
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Feel free to browse through my Fashion Design Portfolio for examples of my latest work. My resume and contact information can be viewed below. If you would like to collaborate, please get in touch. I look forward to connecting with you.
RESUME
Experience
Looking back on my career, each and every experience is part of who I am today. Browse my CVÂ below to view my background and accomplishments.
DESIGNER CONTRACT / FREELANCE
2021Â - Present
Contracted by several children's wear companies in the capacity of a Designer and Product Development Manager. Concept / trend research, illustrations / sketching, graphic design projects and fittings. Create design presentations and manage sample-making process.
GERSON & GERSON
ASSOCIATE DESIGNER/ PRODUCT DEVELOPER
March 2015 - October 2020
Associate Designer/ Product Developer for Bonnie Jean Dresses. Worked hand-in-hand with Designer in conceptualizing the development of fabric and color direction for seasonal lines. Assisted in design development for fabric and silhouette development along with applique and embroidery artwork. Created line sheets and trend boards for presentations. Created flat technical sketches for Design development tech packs. Attended fittings and managed all follow-up production with overseas factories.
PVH
ASSISTANT DESIGNER/ PDA
December 2014 - January 2015
Assistant Designer/ Product Development Assistant for IZOD Men's Sweater Division. Collaborated with Design/ Product Development teams on a daily basis to prioritize projects. Daily responsibilities included creating PDM packages/ artwork, making design comments/ approvals on colors/ fabrics/ samples and attending FIT sessions.
WEEPLAY KIDS
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
August 2013 - November 2014
Product Development Coordinator for Buster Brown Boy's/ Girl's Layette and Packaged Apparel. Worked directly with Merchandiser in developing seasonal collections and managing all production approvals/ samples from overseas factories. Created technical flats, print repeats & appliques for artwork, and packaging layouts/ mock-ups for care labels and hangtags.
XCESSORY INTERNATIONAL ASSISTANT DESIGNER
February 2011-July 2013
Assistant Designer with a focus on Girls Role Play for Private and Licensee Brands. First industry job which enabled me to be involved in all aspects of fashion design process, from creating designs to final stages of production.
For more information about my work experience, please get in touch.