-Collaborating with engineers to design and develop innovative wearable products for military applications-Sketching and prototyping new cut and sew design concepts-Sewing and prototyping new design concepts-Researching market trends and brainstorming innovation opportunities-Generating 2D patterns and cut files used for development and production-Maintaining high standards of fit consistency and construction quality-Developing tech packs and spec sheets for samples and production-Considering materials and manufacturing techniques to meet design and cost expectations-Recommending construction methods to optimize garment quality-Managing cross-functional dependencies for product success

-Communicating with users to receive feedback on products and prototypes to improve product ruggedness, function and design -Ensuring customer satisfaction across all product lines

-Designing and developing new cut and sew products for military applications-Sewing and prototyping new design concepts -Collaborating with engineering teams-Facilitating information transfer between cross-functional teams-Sourcing fabric and other materials for prototyping and production-Maintaining accurate and up to date BOM's and 'how to build' instructions

-Advising undergraduate students with design and construction techniques for apparel, bags, and other soft goods products

-Sewing and designing new prototypes for the UnderCool - a cooling vest for body temperature regulation

-Worked for the Local #858 Wardrobe Union (non-union member) as a dresser/wardrobe assistant/stitcher for touring Broadway shows such as An American in Paris, Les Misérables, A Bronx Tale, Miss Saigon, and Hamilton -Wardrobe Assistant for Derek Hough national tour stop in Rochester, NY - April 2019-Wardrobe Assistant for Hall and Oates national tour stop in Canandaigua, NY - August 2019