i am a multi discipline creative that has co-created and published 2 books - foraged flora (ramdom house) + punk ikebana (abrams) - along with brand consulting work

2010 – 2014 sOUP home (nyc) - FoundersOUP home business was a ground breaking life style home concept that designed and developed products across multiple home furnishings product categories to form one cohesive collection. The brand philosophy was to lead in creative innovation in design and merchandising of products to created a soft, comfortable, cohesive sexy, look. The home industry lags years behind the apparel industry and by applying apparel life style merchandising and product… Show more 2010 – 2014 sOUP home (nyc) - FoundersOUP home business was a ground breaking life style home concept that designed and developed products across multiple home furnishings product categories to form one cohesive collection. The brand philosophy was to lead in creative innovation in design and merchandising of products to created a soft, comfortable, cohesive sexy, look. The home industry lags years behind the apparel industry and by applying apparel life style merchandising and product development methodologies sOUP created a fresh and exciting new business model. sOUP product categories included top of bed, bedding, decorative pillows, bath, rugs, window covering, occasional furniture, upholstered furniture and case goods. The concept and business model was validated by and bought across multiple home distribution channels;Independent specialty stores - ABC home, HDButtercup, Elte, Lillian August and over 75 other doorsSpecialty store chains – Anthropologie, DWR, Sundance, Viva Terra and Terrain Department stores - Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom Exclusive NOODLE brand - URBANOUTFITTERS Private label - RH Show less

Cross functional senior executive leadership team member responsible for design execution, tech design, product development, sourcing, engineering, packaging, testing, supply chain management, vendor development, strategic planning, and delivery for all categories of finished goods meeting financial goals. Accountable for meeting financial goals, delivery, and quality metrics of all distribution channels, catalogue, e-commerce and brick & mortar. Categories included textiles, bedding, bath… Show more Cross functional senior executive leadership team member responsible for design execution, tech design, product development, sourcing, engineering, packaging, testing, supply chain management, vendor development, strategic planning, and delivery for all categories of finished goods meeting financial goals. Accountable for meeting financial goals, delivery, and quality metrics of all distribution channels, catalogue, e-commerce and brick & mortar. Categories included textiles, bedding, bath, decorative accessories, case goods, upholstered furniture, rugs, and artisan/craft products.Cross-divisional supply chain member for WSI corporate process assessment and process reengineering. Show less

Cross functional executive responsible for all woven apparel product categories across all divisions – A&F, abercrombie, Ruhle and Hollister - creative support, tech design, product development, sourcing, fit, fabric, trim, testing, supply chain management, vendor development, strategic planning, production management and financial accountability. Product categories included denim, bottoms, shirts, and outerwear for mens, womens and kids.

Built the cross functional beta team within LTD to drive and manage the design, cad, product development, wash, sourcing, vendor relations, production, qa and merchandising calendar for all products sold in EXPRESS stores. Established practices and processes to increase margin and improve quality. Established best practices in the Express model that were rolled out to Limited, Lane Bryant, VS and Lerner divisions.

Reorganized and managed design execution, pattern making, fitting, wash, fabric, trim, sample room, USA and international production management, financial accountability and set up of the CK Hong Kong office.

Founding management team member in the first GAP international office. Responsible for cross functional product development and sourcing between NY design, SF merchant, mills and suppliers across all categories and brands. Sourced and developed initial assortments for Banana Republic and Baby Gap

Founding team member of the NY product development office working hand in hand with Mickey Drexler to create the revolutionary new GAP assortment. Responsible for concept, development, wash, color and sourcing of all materials and suppliers for all product categories in the transition between the old GAP and the new GAP.