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Tampa, FL, US

Tampa, FL, US

• Camp Scouts helps parents find and decide on the ideal summer camps for their children through a comprehensive “one-stop-shop” platform.
• Spearheaded the discovery research phase to validate the market need, determine competitive advantage, and ideate a user-centric solution to alleviate parent pain points.
• Devised an MVP informed by market research and deep analysis of quantitative & qualitative data amassed from a targeted survey designed to extract themes & insights and 10 user interviews with the goal of identifying.

Remote, USA, US

• SyncWav, formerly known as CollabTrax, is a web-based Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) designed to empower music producers and musicians to collaborate seamlessly in real-time and asynchronously, all within a single.
• Developed a comprehensive product vision and roadmap, outlining MVP key features, unique selling points (USPs), and long-term strategic goals.
• Counseled a team of 25 people: the client, product strategy, UXR, & UXD teams to ensure understanding and alignment with the evolving product direction.
• Led cross-functional teams through sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews and retrospectives to enhance project delivery.
• Gathered and documented functional requirements, translating complex business needs into actionable tasks for development teams, reducing ambiguity and improving project efficiency.
• Employed advanced workload prioritization techniques to optimize team productivity, ensuring that critical tasks and features were delivered on time and within project constraints.

Houston, TX, US

• Managed the design team’s product development process from concept to production with a variety of project management tools.
• Combined qualitative and quantitative research methods to develop successful products and to advise the merchandising teams in best buying into each product category.
• Partnered with VP of Creative in generating data-backed trend direction to influence the product roadmap for each delivery.
• Collaborated with the VP of Merchandising of Apparel in finalizing assortment builds by identifying new product needs and improvements on existing product.
• Helped launch the company’s tween brand, Franki, by shaping the brand identity and implementing the product development process.
• Managed the company’s packaging program including all trims, labels, hang tags, carding, etc. for all brands. Sourced a new supplier and implemented an internal tech process to better communicate label needs to vendors.

New York, NY, US

• Collection XIIX is one of the premier leaders in design, brand, licensing and product development in the fashion accessories industry.
• Led design direction.
• Managed a team of designers.
• Collaborated with buyers and accounts to determine design solutions and product needs.
• Delivered impactful product lines that maintained appropriate brand aesthetics, costs, materials, and deadlines.
• Communicated with factories in China, India, and Italy regarding all sample needs: tech packs, design specifications, materials sourcing & development, pricing solutions, deliveries and production details.KEY.

Long Island City, NY, US

• Assisted in orchestrating the design direction for all private-label design teams each season based on trend forecasting data, market analysis, and sales reports.
• Spearheaded new brand partnerships by managing on-trend, cohesive, and cost-conscious product lines, which led to increased business.
• Organized product sourcing, prototype allocation, pricing guidelines, vendor communication, and deadlines amongst cross-functional teams.
• Led and planned domestic and international travel for trend research, market analysis, and design inspiration.

Long Island City, NY, US

• Designed handbags for major brands: Dolce Vita; Kohl’s’ Juicy Couture, Simply Vera-Vera Wang, and Madden NYC; Madden Girl; Target’s Mossimo Supply Co.
• Merchandised product for meetings with corporate buyers.
• Communicated with overseas factories regarding design specifications, pricing, etc.
• Textiles and hardware sourcing.

Long Island City, NY, US

• Designed handbags for major brands: Dolce Vita; Kohl’s’ Juicy Couture, Simply Vera-Vera Wang, and Madden NYC; Madden Girl; Target’s Mossimo Supply Co.

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Fashion/Apparel Design

Product Management Immersive

Product Management Bootcamp

Product Requirements Bootcamp

Study Abroad Program, Fashion/Apparel Design