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Los Angeles, California, United States

Successfully launched the first fully merchandised accessories collection for the brand. Designed and developed cohesive gender-specific collections in collaboration with Creative Director Russell Westbrook and the Women's and Men's Ready-to-Wear teams. The product range includes specialty games and homeware, handbags and small leather goods (SLG), hosiery, and headwear. Managed the sourcing process and worked directly with overseas manufacturers throughout all development stages, from initial sample creation to bulk production.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Managed sourcing all local manufacturing and off shore suppliers while executing all detailed elements of garments from initial design to final production.Designed to evoke a memory - of carefree drives along PCH, watching technicolor sunsets while dreaming of our favorite autos, playing sports car driving games at the local arcade, and pinning up ads in our bedrooms. CURRUS encompasses my childhood growing up in California, melding my love for vintage autos and fashion.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Santa Barbara, California Area

Manage and executed the design and development for all product in the handbag, sock and home category equaling $40 million in business. Worked directly with the product line team to launch design and sampling of new silhouettes for each season including inline and high profile collaborations. Worked directly with our overseas team in China creating technical packages and implementing construction techniques from 1st sample to production. Sourced and developed new materials to merge back to our ready to wear and footwear collections.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Created relationships with customers which resulted in repeat business and increased sales. Understood and effectively communicated the Clarks "culture".

Dongguan, Guangdong, China

2 month internship based in Dongguan, China and Hong Kong Developed and sourced new soft good products for JJ Cole and Petunia Picklebottom. Created and sent technical packages to factories for mass production.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Maximized attendance through cold calling and creating guest lists. Created social media and event presentations to share with clients and future business partners.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Designed colorways and finalized tech packs for upcoming collections. Organized and merchandised the office showrooms for buyer meetings.

Bachelor'S Degree, Accessory Design, Graduated

Diploma, Fashion Major