DESIGN PROJECTSDESIGN WITHIN REACH – Design Capsule Bedding Collection 2011- currentlyHARTMANN LUGGAGE – Design Luggage Collection 2010ROSENTHAL – Design new casual lifestyle collection for DKNY 2009

Provide Design Direction and strategies to revitalize and brand Fine China company.*Planning with President, Sales, incorporating business objectives to plan future design and productdevelopment.*Create Marketing Strategies to redevelop brand.*Marketing Research on trends in the marketplace, store site visits, attend and report on domestic andinternational Trade Fairs*Trend Forecasting in the form of trend reports, and presentation board visuals.*Design Direction providing ideas for dinnerware and special projects for hospitality customers.*Create sketches, pattern ideas, utilize new techniques, direct CAD artists and studios to create original art.*Oversee Product Development following through from design packages; edit and review prototypes; makerevisions; communicate with factory, finalize product.*Showroom plan and rigging.

Direct design and development of $85 million luxury in-house brand “Hotel Collection” for both Bloomingdale’sand Macy’s department store channels. Direct the concept, design and development of Hotel Collectionbedding, dec pillows, throws, blankets; tablelinens; and related Hotel Collection products for bath, includingtowels, robes, bath accessories, shower curtains, as well as Holiday gifts, and travel accessories, and luggage.*Expanded business by adding different targeted levels to core line; created Top Tier concept for luxury levelbedding, and Basic category for bed and bath.*Created exclusive program and designs branded as Hudson Park for Bloomingdale’s luxury linens department.*Presentations to Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s buying teams six times a year.*Identify and target market opportunities, address with new product ideas and/or new categories.*Merchandise line to support business objectives, pricing, assortments, and design strategy.*Partner with product managers in sourcing worldwide and pricing issues.*Manage team, supervise projects with CAD department artists, and outside design studios.*International travel to factories to direct development; trade shows for R & D; keep abreast of trendsworldwide.

Created and designed the Tabletop and Giftware Collection for inaugural Calvin Klein Home brand.Responsible for all creative aspects from concept to design through finished product of the following CalvinKlein Home Collection product classifications; tabletop, giftware, frames, bath accessories, Khaki collection,candles, home fragrance, potpourri.*Developmental dialogue with Mr. Klein on concept, designs, color, materials for all projects.*Presentations to Mr. Klein, management, and retail groups.*Develop conceptual presentations, trend direction and design ideas for both hard and soft home, watches,lighting, and luggage for Calvin Klein Home proposals to potential licensees.*Develop merchandising plans for product assortments with licensee.*Design direction to licensees and vendors from development to completion.*Direct research and development onsite with factory technicians to create innovative, exclusive product.*Conceive and design luxury products to create exclusive line for the Calvin Klein Collection flagship stores;sourcing and working directly with artisans and manufacturers.* Participate in interdepartmental meetings relating to product, and markets, including CKR advertising, photoshoots, PR initiatives, and store planning,*Design products specific to the Japanese market with Japan licensee.*Cover European trade shows and shop international markets for inspiration.