Initiate and execute departmental seasonal strategy. Build updated core & novelty knitwear collection in collaboration with executive leadership, merchants and production teams.Lead yearly strategic product testing to read, react and build Fall assortment to strategize bestsellers. Expert at connecting rising global market trends with customer needs, coupled with ability to reinterpret within any price point to drive profitability and growth.Knitwear category consistently outperformed Women’s total business by 5% in 2021 and 2022. In August 2024 Women’s sweater tops outperformed all categories at +90% in stores vs. August 2023.Created and launched new categories: Cardigan Top, Knitwear Dresses, Jackets, and Bottoms. Sweater dresses grew to be 25% of total dress assortment, consistently landing in top 5 styles within dress category. Cardigan Top is a consistent bestseller with multiple iterations offered on e-com and at retail.Unlocked year-round sweater business by expanding Spring/Summer product, Spring became 34% of yearly volume.

Founded and launched a high-end contemporary label DUFFY at Barneys and Net-a-Porter, growing volume to $4M yearly within 3 years, with distribution at 150+ retail points. Collaborated with Sales, Showrooms, PR/Media teams to lead brand towards expansion and international recognition. Strategically attracted new higher end and higher volume Private label business $25M yearly.

Led Creative and technical teams at Contemporary, Better and Luxury knitwear manufacturer, focused on Cashmere and Luxury Blends. Managed $150M Private Label achieving consistent double-digit margin growth.Developed product for global brands and retail stores, including Barneys, Bergdorf Goodman, Bloomingdales, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, Scoop, Intermix, Vince, Brooks Brothers, Ann Tailor among many.Built, directed, and mentored an international team of Creative Designers, Technical Designers and Yarn/Product Development Sourcing in a high energy, fast paced environment. Consistently led Private label team to double digit % sales increase and facilitated margin growth by implementing innovation and forging strong relationships with key and prospective clients.Diversified customer base by introducing new yarn blends, created seasonal Yarn Collections and Women’s, Men’s and Soft Accessories product lines utilized in Private Label sales/presentation for existing and prospective clients, generating 75% of total $150M yearly volume.

Creative Director Knitwear Consultant, Women's, Men's, T-Tahari and knits