Currently working as a freelance fashion designer, fashion consultant, pattern maker, sample maker and production manager for small independent designers, looking to start their own brand. Making custom order clothing, bridal, costumes and couture upon request. Creating custom made curriculums for 30+ students learning pattern making, sewing and specialty construction privately.

Worked as fashion show director and show producer for three CCA's Annual Fashion Show's. Coordinating model castings, booking Talent, Production, Budget and Operations of event. Show budget management, organizing and directing meetings for show production. Booking of photographers, lighting, rental equipment and independent or contract personnel to work & assist in fashion show production.

Studio 2 introduces the fashion students to the fundamentals of flat pattern making techniques, while continuing skill building in draping and tailoring. In Studio 2 we teach the elements of garment construction and industry standard, while encouraging freedom in design choice and nurturing creative development.

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Private fashion instructor for Kaersten Cooper, mentor and business advisor for Marge Clothing since it’s conception. Designer assistant, pattern maker, sample maker and production management for Marge Clothing. Assistant to photoshoots, marketing campaigns, fashion shows, marketing direction and business strategy.

Consulting, Line Development, Production Management, Patternmaking & Sample makingETALON /D-Offay Collection / Fiorla / VNTR / Luciana Emilia / Elle Me Dit / Zip Up Zipper / Madeira Brand / Chasing Grace / Switch Embassy / Basic Content Pattern / Alivia Simone / DSF Clothing / Eden Undies / Grouchfit / Destira / Joelle Binders / Weston WearCostume WorkSan Francisco Ballet 2023: Pattern maker, draper and stitcher for opening 2023 SeasonSan Francisco Opera, Orfeo 2022: Made 20 hand graded patterns, cut and sewn for SF Opera standards. Los Angeles Opera, OMAR 2022: Several Costumes cut, and sewn, meeting LA Opera standards.Zukhov Dance 2012 & 2013: Designed, cut & sewn multiple dancer costumes for two years.Mia Gyzander / Disney Street Parade, September 2007 - January 2007: Worked at Mia Gyzander Los Angeles as a cutter, stitcher and tailor for various Disney Street Parade Costumes. Independent Costume Construction; SF Dogfish Mascot head construction 2015 / Palm Spring Follies, costume for performer Matt Plindle / Fiber Optic Fabrication Work for Aviva Collective, 2008 / Fiat Lux 2014 LookBook / Sean Dorsey 2021 DanceIndependent Movie Costume DesignThe Light Telephone / Bright Spectrum Productions / SF Dance Film Festival Shorts 2016 / Costume Design for San Francisco International LGBTQ Festival Trailer / Frameline Film Festival Trailer / Folsom Street Fair Afterparty Promo Trailer / Deviance short film 2013 Photoshoot Tailoring, Photoshoot Director & Show Producer. Photoshoot Tailor: Levi, Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, Stitch Fix, Tailored Brands e commerce. Artistic Director: Marge Clothing / CCA Photo & Video Shoots / SF Chronicle / Ric Rac Clothing Co. Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence Project Nunway Fashion Show Producer 2012, 2013 & Judge for 2014

Opened Ric Rac Clothing Company in Pasadena CA, selling vintage, contemporary and one of a kind clothing. Launched Ric Rac Clothing Company a contemporary women's clothing line, inspired by the vintage shop in 2007. Sold Ric Rac Clothing to 40+ stores internationally, thousands of customers independently & worn by Katy Perry and Kim Kardashian

Owned and operated Archetype Boutique on Market street in San Francisco. Sold Ric Rac Clothing and many other independent designer clothing labels and accessories from around the US. Curated multiple fashions shows, events, designer pop up shops and awarded Designer of the Year by SF Weekly 2013.

Conceived, marketed and created a curriculum for courses at San Francisco’s The Sewing Workshop. Taught Patternmaking 101, Patternmaking 102, Patternmaking 103, Skirts 101, Skirts 102, Skirts 103, The Cocktail Dress, Vintage Reconstruction, The New Hoodie Class, Tailoring 101, Vintage Rescued and Re Vamped

Worked seasonally at Teatro Zin Zanni as a stitcher and freelance costume construction. Responsibilities included tailored made costumes for performers, headdresses, beading, and couture sewing for actors and acrobats.

Assisted the owner in design, pattern making, creative direction, production management, sampling, manufacturing, showroom coordination and office management.