- Thread Collective Inc. – Hotel Doggy wear and accessoriesPets outerwear and accessories collections, designs, presentation boards, artwork, sketches and full tech-packs. - Kouper FKS IndustriesMen’s, Boys and Girls Activewear/ Loungewear and Underwear product development, textile selection, collections, packaging, labelling, and tech-packs. Successfully sold thousands of units at Giant Tiger and Saks Fifth AvenueMackenzie & Park / Men’s High-End Underwear product development, branding, packaging and tech-packs. - Le GaleristeLadies “wearable art” strategic consulting of pret-a-porter collections, re-branding, mix & match silhouettes. - LuvGear & Silver Paw “Cold & Hot Alert Technology”Product design and development of ladies swimwear collections with trend boards, artwork, sketches.Pets sweaters and outerwear collections, designs, presentation boards, artwork, sketches and full tech-packs. - Supreme 75 inc.Ladies sportswear design and product development for RUFEN and LADY DUTCH brands sold in Canada.

LADY DUTCH & RUFEN Ladies Sportswear/Young & Contemporary collections (cut & sew, woven) successfully sold at Pantorama, Pentagone, Hangar-29. Developed & presented mood and seasonal trend direction for themes, styling, colours, fit & fabric for the brand. Worked with design, pattern and technical teams to select fabrics, fits, tech specs and sew instructions. Monitored design process from start to finish including concept, design, fabrics and materials. Adhered to strict project deadlines and budgets according to design time and production calendars. Developed garment technical packages, bill of materials, artwork files, flat sketches, technical design sheets. Challenged & inspired internal teams of junior fashion designers, graphic artists, pattern makers & freelancers. Worked closely with sales reps, production teams and vendors to develop trendy styles efficiently & effectively. Remained flexible and nimble in order to adapt to changes in the industry and design/production setbacks.

MAX COCOS & TRENDSETTER Ladies Sportswear/Young & Contemporary collections (cut & sew, woven, knitwear, outerwear) successfully sold at L’Aubainerie, Hangar 29 & Mode Choc Boutiques. Led the design, aesthetic composition and product development of ladies sportswear, sleepwear and swimwear from concept to production. Accountable for research and development of trends in fabrics and styles for new collections. Worked closely with technical designers, graphic artists and freelancers to develop innovative & practical designs.

GEORGE and G21 Ladies Sportswear/Young & Contemporary collections (cut & sew, woven) sold at WALMART CANADAREBEL SUGAR Ladies Sportswear/Young & Contemporary collections (cut & sew, woven) sold at WINNERS, TJMAX, RUE 21. Lead the design and product development teams (pattern engineers, graphic artists, designers) to ensure aesthetic composition and correct execution of products. Ensured standard customer lab test and quality requirements versus production costs were met. Created strategies to organize and improve production efficiencies and, delivery schedules to meet deadlines. Worked as a team with the creative director, graphic artist, pattern & sample makers, logistics, manufacturers, and vendors to develop styles with accuracy and ensure production process was flawless.

ADDITION-ELLE Lingerie-Sleepwear, Swimwear & Accessories/Young & Contemporary collections Created & identified seasonal trend direction for themes, styling, colour, fit & fabric for the brand for each phase while maintaining the integrity and profile of the brand. Developed mood, trend & collection boards, garment technical packages, bill of materials, artwork actual size files, flat sketches, technical design sheets. Supervised & coached two technical designers to ensure flawless execution of products within budget & deadlines. Attended fittings to provide and ensure proper styling & fit for brand consistency

PRIVATE LABEL - Ladies Intimates and seamless-wear/Young & Contemporary collections successfully sold at L’Aubainerie, The Bay, Sears Canada, Walmart Canada. Responsible for the development and aesthetic look and feel of new lingerie garments from concept to production. Developed seamless knitting collections of women’s and men’s underwear. Identified problems with fit, pattern, shape during testing & developed processes to decrease production time. Researched trends, prints, silhouettes, fabrics, colours, styles and provided recommendations for new products. Worked closely with manufacturers, sales reps, and technical designers to create practical but stylish designs.

PRIVATE LABEL - Ladies & Girls Sportswear, Clubwear collections (cut & sew) successfully sold at Reitman’s, Addition-Elle, Cassis, Sears, La Senza Girl and Ricki’s. Researched & identified seasonal trends in styling, colour, textiles, and prints for product development purposes. Created presentations for new fashion-forward styles and prints; proposed new fabrics, trimmings and colours. Led and directed pattern makers, sample makers, cutters, contractors, and logistics to ensure production process was achieved in time, on budget and flawless.

STUFF by Hilary Duff - Girls Sportswear collection (cut & sew) successfully sold at The Bay and Zellers Conceptualized and designed innovative apparel sportswear collections for young girls. Created mood, trend & collection boards, technical packages, artwork, flat sketches for licensor approval. Designed labels, hangtags, packaging & in-store display for merchandising purposes. Participated in fittings to provide and ensure proper styling & fit for brand consistency and function.

JESSICA SPORT/ NEVADA Ladies Sportswear/Young & Contemporary lines (cut & sew, woven, knits, sleepwear, outerwear) Researched and provided seasonal trend direction for new ladies sportswear and contemporary lines. Developed & presented mood, trend & collection boards to internal stakeholders and buyers. Created garment technical packages, artwork, flat sketches, technical design sheets and bill of materials. Identified problems with fit, pattern, shape, and ensured technical requirements and production timelines were met.