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Canada

Bay Of Quinte

Leading graphic design and media communication while working closely with Dug Stevenson, Trevor Norris and Anna Fraiberg to manage the marketing of the Bay of Quinte region as a destination for tourism and resident attraction.

Richmond, British Columbia Canada

This was an incredible accomplishment for me since the company didn’t even have a design department when I started in 2006. Inspiring management with what designers and design processes could do for company that builds product is something I’m incredibly proud of. Working closely and collaborating with a cross functional team allowed me integral experience in every part of the corporate structure. Responsibilities and Accountabilities:• Responsible for creating and managing the… Show more This was an incredible accomplishment for me since the company didn’t even have a design department when I started in 2006. Inspiring management with what designers and design processes could do for company that builds product is something I’m incredibly proud of. Working closely and collaborating with a cross functional team allowed me integral experience in every part of the corporate structure. Responsibilities and Accountabilities:• Responsible for creating and managing the design process for both men’s and women’s product lines.• Inspire, lead and develop the design team and its processes.• Research and develop seasonal trend, colour, print and fabric packages that are tailored to the target customer.• Presented seasonal design direction to the product team.• Collaborated extensively with the Merchant teams, creating seasonal line plans that drive company sales and profits while maintaining brand integrity.• Worked cross functionally with Marketing and Visual teams.• Travelled internationally for trend research.• Analyzed weekly sales results to ensure future product is relevant. Show less

Ricmond, British Columbia Canada

Being given the opportunity to inspire junior talent and grow the design team validated all that I did at this company.Responsibilities and Accountabilities:• Responsible for managing and leading the Women’s design team and process.• Inspire, lead and develop the women’s design team and processes.• Worked directly with the women’s merchant team to build line plans that are in line with the company’s financial objectives and brand identity.• Managed the fit/technical team… Show more Being given the opportunity to inspire junior talent and grow the design team validated all that I did at this company.Responsibilities and Accountabilities:• Responsible for managing and leading the Women’s design team and process.• Inspire, lead and develop the women’s design team and processes.• Worked directly with the women’s merchant team to build line plans that are in line with the company’s financial objectives and brand identity.• Managed the fit/technical team and its processes.• Worked cross functionally with Marketing and Visual teams.• Created and established two additional Women’s private label brands.• Travel internationally for trend research.• Analyze weekly sales results and applied insight to future assortments. Show less

Richmond, Bc Canada

Working with a team of incredibly talented merchants who trusted and respected my work was a career highlight.Responsibilities and Accountabilities:• Produced and presented credible seasonal concept including colour and print direction, key looks and trends for a team of merchants and upper management to follow throughout the season’s life cycle.• Worked hand in hand with the merchant team to create line plans that fell in line with company’s financial objectives as well as… Show more Working with a team of incredibly talented merchants who trusted and respected my work was a career highlight.Responsibilities and Accountabilities:• Produced and presented credible seasonal concept including colour and print direction, key looks and trends for a team of merchants and upper management to follow throughout the season’s life cycle.• Worked hand in hand with the merchant team to create line plans that fell in line with company’s financial objectives as well as maintaining the brand identity.• Provided seasonal key looks and trend stories used for online and marketing material.• Traveled internationally for inspiration and trend research.• Worked within the deadlines of a demanding creative cycle working multiple seasons at a time.• Developed assistant designers. Show less

It was such a great experience to work with a team of highly knowledgeable and diversely trained individuals who respected each other and developed great product. Responsibilities and Accountabilities:• Managed a gender based divisional team consisting of a Planner, Buyer, Fit Technician, Technical and Graphic Designer.• Produced and presented credible seasonal concepts while managing the product’s life cycle.• Created themed collections based on market research and trend… Show more It was such a great experience to work with a team of highly knowledgeable and diversely trained individuals who respected each other and developed great product. Responsibilities and Accountabilities:• Managed a gender based divisional team consisting of a Planner, Buyer, Fit Technician, Technical and Graphic Designer.• Produced and presented credible seasonal concepts while managing the product’s life cycle.• Created themed collections based on market research and trend analysis.• Worked closely with fit technician to build great samples.• Worked closely with graphic design to create unique prints and graphics.• Ensured fabric quality and garment construction were in compliance with QC’s standards.• Traveled internationally for research and sample purchasing.• Analyzed sales results for future applications. Show less

I couldn’t have asked for a better introduction to the world of fashion retail. Working closely with the technical and production teams was an incredible benefit to my career development.Responsibilities and Accountabilities:• Created seasonal collections for the Talula Babaton private label.• Researched and developed theme and colour palettes for seasonal collections.• Created and maintained technical drawings, tech packs and trim details.• Created labeling packages… Show more I couldn’t have asked for a better introduction to the world of fashion retail. Working closely with the technical and production teams was an incredible benefit to my career development.Responsibilities and Accountabilities:• Created seasonal collections for the Talula Babaton private label.• Researched and developed theme and colour palettes for seasonal collections.• Created and maintained technical drawings, tech packs and trim details.• Created labeling packages suited to the brand identity.• Worked extensively with fit department to ensure quality and fit of garments.• Worked with production and sourcing to acquire and maintain quality of goods.• Traveled internationally for inspiration and trend research. Show less

Vancouver, Canada Area

The trust given to recreate these incredibly personal visions from mind to paper to product will live forever in my heart along with this generous and talented designer.Responsibilities and Accountabilities:• Responsible for creating the blocks and garment patterns from designer sketches.• Co-ordinated and oversaw sample sewing.• Involved in fit process and manipulating patterns based on results.• Traveled and attended sales appointments with high end departments stores… Show more The trust given to recreate these incredibly personal visions from mind to paper to product will live forever in my heart along with this generous and talented designer.Responsibilities and Accountabilities:• Responsible for creating the blocks and garment patterns from designer sketches.• Co-ordinated and oversaw sample sewing.• Involved in fit process and manipulating patterns based on results.• Traveled and attended sales appointments with high end departments stores in New York, London and Paris. Show less

Vancouver, Canada Area

Attention to detail and perfecting proportion was a valued skill I learned with Roxanne.

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Chemistry

Having graduated from high school excelling in math and science I embarked on a future in the fields. Partway through I couldn't contain.

Fashion Design, Fashion Design, Top Of My Class

Helen Lefeaux was a revolutionary in the world of fashion design education. Taking her experience working with student and curriculums.

Diploma Of Education, Fashion/Apparel Design