- Successfully transitioned from Apparel designer to Swimwear design lead.- Researched and developed new fabrics & trims for Swimwear category, in collaboration with Design Development & Raw Materials teams.- Prepared & presented market patterning reports to help determine design direction and testing initiatives.- Responsible for direction in fitting, in collaboration with Technical Design.- Managed and developed Design Intern & Assistant roles

- Created brand-right designs for Knits category, including Knit Tops, Graphic Tees, Leggings, Skirts, Dresses, Swim Cover-ups & Sleepwear.- Successfully designed & launched Fashion Leggings, Dresses & Skirts business, thus expanding the Knits category and unlocking greater market share.- Effectively presented designs and concepts to Merchant & Planning teams during key milestone meetings.- Created cohesive trend & market patterning reports to help determine design direction and… Show more - Created brand-right designs for Knits category, including Knit Tops, Graphic Tees, Leggings, Skirts, Dresses, Swim Cover-ups & Sleepwear.- Successfully designed & launched Fashion Leggings, Dresses & Skirts business, thus expanding the Knits category and unlocking greater market share.- Effectively presented designs and concepts to Merchant & Planning teams during key milestone meetings.- Created cohesive trend & market patterning reports to help determine design direction and testing initiatives.- Researched and developed new fabrics & trims in collaboration with Product Development & Raw Materials teams.- Collaborated and communicated daily with key cross-functional partners throughout the Design-to-Production process, including Merchandising, Technical Design, Product Development, and Production. - Managed and developed Flex PLM Coordinator's role and responsibilities, which greatly increased efficiency of the Knits Design team. Show less

- Consulted clients individually on fashion styling and selection of merchandise as well as provided outstanding customer service.- Aided managers with merchandising apparel and accessories to create best presentation possible and working with visual directives.- Consistently achieved high sales goals - ranking in top stylists weekly as well as won mulitiple sales competitions.

- Supported Design team in conceptual development of collection, including trend research, artwork development and technical sketches.- Sourced and managed fabric, trim and notions library as well as maintained record of materials to be used for production.- Assisted in fashion show preparations, including model castings, styling looks, garment sewing/alterations, and dressing models.- Executed various projects such as creating leather belt sample for Fall 2010, fabric print mock-up… Show more - Supported Design team in conceptual development of collection, including trend research, artwork development and technical sketches.- Sourced and managed fabric, trim and notions library as well as maintained record of materials to be used for production.- Assisted in fashion show preparations, including model castings, styling looks, garment sewing/alterations, and dressing models.- Executed various projects such as creating leather belt sample for Fall 2010, fabric print mock-up for Resort 2011 and presentations. Show less

- Assisted with design inspiration & research, merchandising and product development of the Accessory collection.- Sourced and maintained fabric, trim and materials library as well as helped forecast material usage for production.- Enhanced business analysis of online sales trends and improved overall Customer Relationship Management. - Merchandised and hosted Summer Trunk Show at Henri Bendel, which generated over $1,200 sales revenue in 2 days.- Assisted with costing, purchase… Show more - Assisted with design inspiration & research, merchandising and product development of the Accessory collection.- Sourced and maintained fabric, trim and materials library as well as helped forecast material usage for production.- Enhanced business analysis of online sales trends and improved overall Customer Relationship Management. - Merchandised and hosted Summer Trunk Show at Henri Bendel, which generated over $1,200 sales revenue in 2 days.- Assisted with costing, purchase orders, as well as coordinated with manufacturers on production from initial samples to bulk delivery. Show less

- Assisted account executives with planning and organization for client press previews, fashion & market weeks and lifestyle events.- Aided account executives and stylists with selection of samples/looks for fashion editorials, TV, and events.- Assisted with preparation of press releases, press kits, lookbooks, invitations and seasonal editor & celebrity giftings.- Responsible for merchandising showroom, as well as trafficking and maintaining accurate inventory of all showroom… Show more - Assisted account executives with planning and organization for client press previews, fashion & market weeks and lifestyle events.- Aided account executives and stylists with selection of samples/looks for fashion editorials, TV, and events.- Assisted with preparation of press releases, press kits, lookbooks, invitations and seasonal editor & celebrity giftings.- Responsible for merchandising showroom, as well as trafficking and maintaining accurate inventory of all showroom samples. Show less