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Portland, Oregon Area

- Implement sustainability guidelines to enable greater focus on eco-friendly fabrics and negotiate ethical sourcing relationships in China, Southeast Asia, Central & South America- Develop new product roadmaps and manage the time lines of multiple collection launches simultaneously - Create Excel-based tracking system for inventory management, supply chain control, and securing adequate profit margins - Collaborate with sales and marketing to drive go-to-market strategies including direct mail, eCommerce, and tradeshows

Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

- Past courses taught: Apparel Concept Line Development, Branding Development, Graphic Design for Apparel, Digital Textile Surface Design, Retail Math, Visual Merchandising, and E-Commerce Strategy- Create syllabi and coursework, give lectures and facilitate discussions according to the subject being studied

Portland, Oregon Area

Co-founder of a community organization with over 6,000 members in the Portland area. Facilitating weekly meetings & hosting monthly events to educate, inspire, and connect creative entrepreneurs and freelancers.

Portland, Oregon Area

- Teaching upper-level college courses at NWCCU Regionally Accreditated Post-Secondary Institution- Past courses taught: Apparel Line Development, Brand Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Social Media Branding, Emerging Markets, Trend Forecasting and Non-Traditional Retail- Create syllabi and coursework, give lectures and facilitate discussions according to the subject being studied

Portland, Oregon Area

- Conduct extensive research on consumer trends and create accurate seasonal forecasts specifying: color, materials and design details for art, marketing, packaging, product development & buying teams- Research, layout, and present 50+ trend reports annually- Specialize in understanding mass-market consumer trends in fashion, home & seasonal product categories- Develop clear and inspiring strategies to cross-merchandise products from different departments on social media

Portland, Oregon Area

- Graphic, print and pattern design on Hard & Soft Goods- Design new concepts for original artwork, graphics, and repeat patterns to suit a breadth of aesthetics and trends- Collaborate with the senior art director on artwork revisions to ensure the quality of products based on manufacturer samples

Portland, Oregon Area

- Finalize art and typography for line of stationery and gifts - Aid in product design and research for seasonal items - Layout quarterly catalogs used by sales team- Front-end web design and online storefront maintenance

Portland, Oregon Area

- Prepare personalized lesson plans for private students, and assist in creating a variety of apparel while educating about the fashion industry- Provide full instruction in clothing construction, pattern drafting, draping, and illustration, provide knowledge to aid in future success

Chicago, Illinois And Portland, Oregon

- Select wardrobe for Muse Models, Elite Model Management and Ford Models in various divisions of models, styling work featured in publications- Responsible for executing diverse appearances by combining clothing and accessories loaned from department stores and local boutiques- Utilize strong interpersonal skills and ability to achieve desired results in a fast paced, highly competitive, multi-tasking environment

Milwaukie, Or

- Created and updated technical drawings used for specification packages, CAD books and marketing materials - Define display standards and create planograms used for visual merchandising in national department stores- Conduct quality control checks on development samples

Portland, Oregon Area

- Exhibit leadership by training teammates on customer service and product knowledge, while developing talented individuals for advancement- Effectively delegate projects and provide constructive feedback, allowing others the ability to reach personal goals and gain job skills- Assist in Visual Merchandising; change store displays, maintain merchandise standards, and assess sales reports to determine product placement- Utilize leadership skills on sales floor by providing excellent customer service and exhibiting knowledge of products and emerging fashion trends

Kansas City, Missouri Area

Kansas City, Missouri Area

Greater Chicago Area

Greater Chicago Area

Greater Chicago Area

Greater Chicago Area

Greater Chicago Area

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (Bfa), Fashion/Apparel Design, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Dean’s Honor List, Fashion Focused, Student Leadership Council, VISION Community Service Club Dean's Honor List.

High School Diploma