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Houston, Texas Area

- Utilize discarded clothing and materials to create new product, slowing the path to landfills- Designing recyclable greeting cards that feature those underrepresented: darker skin tones, diverse hair, inclusive body types, etc.- Illustrating books, logos, and portraits

Houston, Texas Area

Supported lead teachers with daily classroom tasks and provide children (infant to 4-years-old) with a safe and friendly environment to explore, learn, and grow

Houston, Texas Area

- Provided guidance to brides-to-be, quickly developing a relationship and comprehending their vision - Directly worked with Alterations Team to create design detail updates and to ensure proper fittings - Maintained product quality to guarantee customer satisfaction through cleaning and repairing- Categorized product by fabrication, design details, color, and embellishments

- Developed a line of product for an established brand in a new market category - Initiated new processes to help manage workflow and improve team communication - Managed and revised measurements that were used to add more value to the product line - Provided executive staff with tools and resources to better review business initiatives

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- Key player in developing and presenting each delivery based on trend/market research, brand aesthetic and sales history- Drive the conceptual development of the product including seasonal palette, design details and art direction as well as initiate line plan direction and contribute to corporate wide strategies- Regularly communicate with several outside vendors, specifically Disney and Li & Fung Korea- Work with Asian/domestic mills and vendors to develop new fabrics and… Show more - Key player in developing and presenting each delivery based on trend/market research, brand aesthetic and sales history- Drive the conceptual development of the product including seasonal palette, design details and art direction as well as initiate line plan direction and contribute to corporate wide strategies- Regularly communicate with several outside vendors, specifically Disney and Li & Fung Korea- Work with Asian/domestic mills and vendors to develop new fabrics and trims- Oversee and manage an assistant designer and freelance designers Show less

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- Developed all infant, toddler, and girls 4-7 product for brand launch (October 2013 - May 2014)- Owned entire product design process to include color, art direction, fabric & trim research, concept board creation, sketching, and fit as pertains to styling- Researched the domestic market in order to identify new trends, fabrics, techniques, etc- Partnered with Product Integrity team to ensure national and internal safety standards were consistently met- Owned the 4-6x table… Show more - Developed all infant, toddler, and girls 4-7 product for brand launch (October 2013 - May 2014)- Owned entire product design process to include color, art direction, fabric & trim research, concept board creation, sketching, and fit as pertains to styling- Researched the domestic market in order to identify new trends, fabrics, techniques, etc- Partnered with Product Integrity team to ensure national and internal safety standards were consistently met- Owned the 4-6x table program (May 2011-September 2012)- Owned the newborn/infant table and hanging program (September 2012 - October 2013)- Maintained and organized trim component sheets for all sizes, instructing vendors on counter sample development- Collaborated with Technical Design team to establish standards between basic and trend forward fits Show less

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- Owned toddler and girl 4-7 dress hanging fixture, responsible for silhouettes and art direction- Supported designer with entire design process by sketching, creating concept boards, attending fitting, providing market research, merchandising CAD's and creating tech packages- Developed plaids for all sizes within the table program using NED graphics

- Created tech packs- Developed prints- Revised and developed CADs

New York, Ny

- Developed and executed social/educational program events- Instilled a sense of community among residents

A class that gives prospective graduates the opportunity to workwith a company and be a part of the design process first hand. · Edited CADs · Organized hardware · Created a personal concept and collection

- Revised tech packs- Managed samples- Created color cards and mood boards

Bachelor'S Degree, Fashion/Apparel Design, Specialization: Children'S Wear

Activities and Societies: Leadership Workshop - February 2009 Co-president of F. I. T. Gospel Choir - August 2009 to May 2010 Phi Theta.

Associate'S Degree, International Fashion Design