Elise O'Connell is nothing short of being an inspired innovator. She looks at everyday as a canvas waiting to be filled with the colors and movement of life. This view allows her to create aesthetically pleasing designs that evoke the emotions in life. Elise has graduated from FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising with her Associates of Arts Degree in Merchandise Product Development. She is currently seeking out her Bachelors of Art in Fashion Design and a minor in Fashion Photography. While attending FIDM and SCAD, Elise has become adept in trend and competitor analysis, in depth design, and the art of communication. She also gained valuable knowledge as an intern at Lefty Production Co. LLC, where she illustrated flats, sourced fabrics, ran sale meetings, accounting in quickbooks, and helped with quality control. Fresh out of college and full of fresh new ideas, Elise strives to bring her unwavering love for creating into her career and is currently looking for a job that promotes these ideals.