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:
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Microsoft Office
Adobe Suite
Flex PLM/ 3D Software CLO
Raw Materials
Cost Engineering
Process Management
Art and Design
Vendor Management
Intraprenurial Spirit
PASSIONS:
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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