Passionate, goal focused leader with proven success in creative design direction, design, design development, team management and marketing of apparel with an outstanding track record in increasing market visibility and revenue of high profile global lifestyle brands. Excellent 10+ year career as a creative designer, strategist and program manager with a deep understanding of international markets, regional trends and consumer behaviors. Unique combination of artistic sensibility and business acumen. Areas of expertise:• Design Director• Leading and Managing a diverse design team • Design & Product Development (Concept, Production, Prototype & Lab Dip)• Strategic Creative Direction • Market, Trend & Industry Analysis• Seasonal Product Specifications & Pricing • Product Commercialization, Branding & Marketing Solutions• Customer, Vendor & Merchant Relationships • Time, Resource & Budget Management• CAD, Storyboards & Presentations