A design leader with significant expertise in creating a brand vision and identity, with the unique position of building two original brands from the ground up.A proven track record of business-driving success through motivating creative and cross-functional teams while building process and costing efficiencies.Over twenty years of professional experience in creating original and relevant seasonal concepts and assortments to fulfill both business and customer needs, overseeing all aspects of design from trend research to design development and production through to marketing stories and styling.Over eighteen years of management experience, responsible for the hiring, training and leading of highly motivated and creative teams.Highly adept at working with all cross-functional partners from merchandising and planning, tech and production to e-comm, creative, styling and in-store, as well as factories and partners internationally.Proficient in creative team leadership as well as process, budget and calendar management.