Leading trend and color research and design for men’s, women’s, junior’s and kid’s apparel with a focus on outerwear.My responsibilities include technical spec and POM writing, fitting for all divisions, developing branding and logo packages, daily communication with our production team and leading special collaborations.Establishing a refreshed size model and fitting standards for the brand.Aiding in calendar structure, tools development and process to expand growth.

Global director of kids and baby assortment for gap factory outlet stores.

Global director for Toddler Boy division of specialty and outlet channels.

Senior designer for global assortment of boy and toddler boy knit product in both specialty and outlet channels.

Global design focused on the infant boy assortment spanning all product areas including outerwear, cut & sew knits, accessories and denim.

Global design focused on the infant boy assortment spanning all product areas including outerwear, cut & sew knits, accessories and denim.

Toddler Boys designer with a focus on woven bottoms. My styling details and dry processing techniques helped to push the aesthetic for this transitional age group.

As an associate designer at Oshkosh I began design infant boy woven product focusing on shirts and bottoms. I also worked closely with our cad designers in developing a direction for boys sleepwear. Opportunities shifted within the company and I eventually worked closely with my director on developing concept and color direction for girl, boy and uni layette product.

While working with Valerie I assisted in trend research and development for her work with Procter and Gamble in Cincinnati, Ohio. I performed market research and comparative shopping in the development of a concept for Natural baby products.

During my internship with Genuine Kids I had the opportunity of developing a small infant boy collection. This was an amazing opportunity for me since it led to my subsequent full-time hire at Oshkosh. Flat sketching, collaboration over print and pattern development and graphic direction were my focuses while interning at GK.

Developed print and pattern design in U4ia program for men's holiday loungewear and underwear. Researched men's loungewear trends relevant to holiday patterns and graphics. Assisted team with day-to-day development of menswear active and casual sportswear brands.

Assisted lead designer with her handmade children's clothing company. Responsible for day-to-day preparation of design elements for construction. Maintained inventory and customer relations. Aided in visual display and sales of merchandise at midwestern regional arts and crafts festivals.

Responsible for construction of garments. Operated industrial sewing, serging, button and bar tacking machines. Assisted with pattern design and pattern modifications. Regulated product deliveries.