Identified solutions to increase product performance while maintaining margins.Reduced bottlenecks and implemented streamlined logistic processes increasing team capacity.Built long-range product roadmaps utilizing market research to achieve company objectives.Set seasonal line direction and led team from concept through production.Implemented SIOC packaging reducing D2C shipping costs.Key player in 3 year strategic operational planning.Expanded supplier network and diversified product manufacturers within the first 6 months.Production planningCross -functional support for buy planning, marketing, and new account acquisitions.

Conducted seasonal trend & market research to determine line direction.Material sourcing & development with focus on footwear & leather finishing.Created CAD illustrations for footwear & hand bag tech packs.Provided product details to development for creation of BOM's. Assisted with BOM creation in PLM system.Designer for full range of Trask women's footwear line; Concept sketching, tech packs, fit trails, last & blue print review, development sheets & daily communications vendors.Communicated line direction across departments to ensure brand cohesion.Assisted with design on Johnston & Murphy Women's footwear line.Collaborated on streamlining material development and approval process.

* Led design team to create innovative brand specific product across all devisions: baby, toddler, youth-Provided creative direction and new style briefs for freelance and assistant designers-Developed line concepts based on brand image and new trends. Designed new silhouettes fitting to line concept-Several styles I designed for Livie & Luca were featured on Footwear -Created custom prints and patterns, technical drawings, and material and color specifications*Spearheaded design team for company wide re-branding; new logo, packaging, and marketing materials*Directed design, development, and branding for Livie & Luca's Womens line and Twig*Traveled to trade-shows and international markets for inspiration and competitive market research*Traveled to international factories to work on design, development, and quality control-Reviewed new material development concepts with tanneries-Worked directly with technicians to review style lines and construction techiques on new styles-Assisted with inspections of factories, tanneries, and out-sole manufactures*Nurtured collaborative partnerships to grow brand awareness with community, business, and social media-Design collaboration with Persnickety Clothing Company-Sustainable design outreach project with California College of the Arts fashion department*Engaged in company strategy meetings to improve growth sustain-ably through marketing, sales, and product initiatives*Led fit testing on all new product and communicated alterations with international factories*Improved QC communication between Livie & Luca and suppliers-Established new procedures and visual documents for clearly communicating QC issues-Set construction standards & created visual instructions for packaging, labeling, & testing requirements*Established new standards for tech packs and PD systems which increased development efficiency

*Worked directly with the creative owner of the company on all aspects of design and brand imaging*Responsible for all product development and sampling*Coordinated seasonal photo-shoots-Worked with creative owner on photo concepts, shot lists, and selecting final photography-Scouted & booked models and location. Collected photo props and wardrobe-Worked with graphic designer & photographer on all set and wardrobe styling during the shoots

Designed shoes for Livie & Luca's Fall/Winter 2013 collection in the boy, girl, and baby categories.

Merry Wives Of Windsor - mask designer/builder

Killing My Lobster Conquors the Galaxy

Designed and built custom dance costumes for Jamie Venci's original choreography. Each show consisted of four performers.Tumbleweed SkienUntitled

Responsible for designing, building, renting,altering, and fitting all costumes. Suessical - mainstage showPippin - Teen show

Responsible for fitting & altering costumes as needed. Creating run sheets, dressing lists, and all costume maintenance throughout the run of the show. The Velveteen RabbitSpring 2011 Season

Private Eyes

Free Lance 1st hand. Responsible for patterning & fitting multiple costumes and overseeing the work of multiple stitchers. Caliente Liscens to Kiss 2

Assisted in mending and altering costumes for two shows.GiselleThe Nutcracker

Assisted with construction on alterations of costumesDresser for Chorus on "Life is a Dream" & "Magic Flute"Dresser for Lead performers on "Albert Herring" & "Tales of Hoffman"Designed costumes for "Paggliacci" in part of the Apprentice Scenes preformances.

Worked directly with the director to design and build two custom dance costumes. Was present on set during filming to assist performers with dressing and costume maintenance.

*Assisted with construction of costumes on all 3 MainStage shows*Assisted designer in fitting sessions and ran fit session for some of the chorus members*Created dressing lists and run sheets*Maintenance of costumes during the run of the shows*Dresser for lead performers