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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.
• 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.

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 &.
• 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.

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.
• 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.

London, England, United Kingdom

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