About Me.
DESIGN QUALIFICATIONS:
- Change agent, material expert and brand steward
- Use creative frameworks and problem solving strategies for Eco-innovation
- Drive research for upcoming market trends and competitive product to understand the overall market and identify relevant opportunities for brand/s
- Create innovative and solution driven products that expand on brand defining attributes and sustainable technologies
- Develop and yarns, fabrics, wash finishes, color palettes, special trims and styling details within cost parameters and ensure timing and technical qualities meet design’s intention
- Optimize sourcing strategies by improving process efficiencies
- Partner with mills/vendors to develop new ideas, innovate on new approaches and sustainable techniques, and drive speed
- Meet with key suppliers throughout season and at trade shows both domestically and internationally, synthesize all learnings into actionable insights
- Expand on fabric, product, and construction expertise while maintaining and enforcing product integrity and consistency
- Foster team environment and build strong and synergistic relationships with cross functional partners; Merchandising, Technical, Sourcing, Quality and Assurance, and Production Supplier Matrix
- Attend all fittings and provide concise feedback to TD and vendors to ensure garments meet fit, comfort and construction goals for their respective categories
- Continuously seek new ways of understanding the business and developing myself, my partners and mentees in order to better prepare for the next level
EXPERIENCE / SKILLS:
Microsoft Office Adobe Suite Flex PLM/ 3D Software CLO Raw Materials Cost Engineering Process Management Art and Design Vendor Management Intraprenurial Spirit |
PASSIONS:
Innovation Sustainability Positive Impact Curiosity/ Learning Travel/ New Cultures Mentoring |
EDUCATION:
Syracuse University:
BFA in Surface Pattern Design 1999
Minneapolis College of Art and Design
MA in Sustainable Design 2019
Syracuse University:
BFA in Surface Pattern Design 1999
Minneapolis College of Art and Design
MA in Sustainable Design 2019