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United Kingdom

United Kingdom

Pawtucket, Rhode Island, United States

• Collaborated with a team of artisans to create and design high-quality handbags, using precision tools to measure and cut materials, prepping components for various stages of the production process, and maintaining efficient workflow.• Gained inside knowledge & direct mentorship in running an independent brand while leading a team of creatives.• Demonstrated strong attention to detail and adaptability in a fast-paced studio environment.

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

• Serves on Executive Board of Fashion @ Brown, producing weekly design workshops to educate the design team on different areas of garment construction & conceptualization. • Works collaboratively with F@B's other directors & teams (including photography, business, graphic design & more...) to host & promote our runway shows, exhibitions, photoshoots & speaker series.• Teaches patternmaking, draping, sewing and digital embroidery to our team of over thirty designers, promoting collaborative learning & individual development by acting as director, tutor and critic.

London, England, United Kingdom

• Pioneered a fashion label concept, creating 1-of-1 pieces from 100% non-virgin fabric, in an effort to combat the pressing issue of textile waste.• Hosted my own runway show, selling over 100 tickets & leading multidisciplinary collaborators to bring my creative vision to life under a tight budget.• Showcased 17 looks at prestigious events including Rhode Island Fashion Week & Fashion @ Brown’s Spring Show.• Produced promotional short form videos that amassed over 1M views on Instagram, TikTok & Youtube Shorts. Led multiple editorial style photoshoots & product flat lays.• Secured funding from RISD’s Entrepreneur Association (E’SHIP) by pitching the concept to alumni, faculty and student leaders.

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

• Cultivates experimentation with emerging and traditional technologies, encouraging interdisciplinary art & design research, with a focus on soft goods.

• Recognized the need for a personal platform as an artist & designer, strategically documenting & showcasing my artistic practice to successfully market my products.• Achieved a substantial following of 6,000+, amassing over 925k views & 25k watch hours by implementing an effective SEO strategy to enhance online visibility.• Edited & produced over 100 high-quality videos, establishing a distinctive personal brand and demonstrating significant mastery of Premiere Pro.

New York, New York, United States

• Played a vital role the execution of the label's NYFW F/W '23, S/S '24 & F/W '24 shows, gaining first-hand insights into the workings of a high-profile runway event.• Introduced to professional fashion businesses via backstage and production support, working collaboratively to decide model selection, garment sequencing, styling and set design for both runway shows and photoshoots.• Handled a wide variety of delicate & intricate luxury womenswear pieces in a fast-paced environment, elevating the presentation of garments via meticulous attention to detail while making sure to stay true to the designer's vision.

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

• Assisted Lu Heintz in delivering engaging & interactive lessons in Spatial Dynamics to undergraduate students, facilitating classroom discussions, workshops, and critiques, while promoting a collaborative & interdisciplinary learning environment.• Supported students' development by offering guidance & feedback on their projects as well as running demos & hands-on exercises to further their understanding of technical fabrication.

New York, New York, United States

• Collaborated directly with Echo's Creative Director to spearhead the transformation of the company's deadstock silk scarves into innovative accessories and apparel in celebration of their 100th anniversary.• Orchestrated the development, patternmaking & prototyping of various products, including jackets, dresses, skirts & trousers, helping to honour Echo's history as a brand while promoting sustainability and circular systems of consumption.

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

• Successfully applied to RISD E'Ship's 2022 Cohort, securing funding for UNSCRAPPED, a clothing concept focused on recycling pre- & post-consumer textile waste into one-of-a-kind statement pieces.• Developed strong networking skills through E'SHIP's workshops, connecting with fellow student-leaders, faculty mentors, & passionate alumni within the art and design entrepreneurship community to build knowledge of the industry.• Acquired valuable business skills through the program, including fundamentals of marketing, social media strategy, accounting, supply chain management, & sustainable business practices, enhancing my ability to strategically grow & manage UNSCRAPPED as a successful venture.

London, England, United Kingdom

• Created a set of marketing materials for an industry event, following WGSN's core brand guidelines to maintain brand consistency.