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Greater New York City Area

-Create color assortments for Converse, Calvin Klein, Calvin Klein 205W39NYC, Calvin Klein Jeans, Donna Karan, DKNY, Nine West, Nautica, Diane Von Furstenberg among other special projects and proprietary brands. -Work with vendors and suppliers to achieve custom materials and finishes as per licensor inspiration. -Accurately render color proposals / designs using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. -Outline, design and present color strategy documents to communicate color selection… Show more -Create color assortments for Converse, Calvin Klein, Calvin Klein 205W39NYC, Calvin Klein Jeans, Donna Karan, DKNY, Nine West, Nautica, Diane Von Furstenberg among other special projects and proprietary brands. -Work with vendors and suppliers to achieve custom materials and finishes as per licensor inspiration. -Accurately render color proposals / designs using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. -Outline, design and present color strategy documents to communicate color selection process to licensors.-Curate and maintain extensive material and sample library for New York City design office to reference.-Color trend research and analysis in form of seasonal presentation to cross functional teams.-Successful re-launch of Calvin Klein / Calvin Klein 205W39NYC / Calvin Klein Jeans under direction of Raf Simons and Pieter Mulier resulted in ~10% increase in sales within the eyewear product category.-Travel to factories and trade shows to interface directly with vendor representatives and ensure we have the highest quality product going to our customers.-Quality control and documentation of colored tooling samples for each of the above outlined brands. Show less

Rochester, New York Area

-Create unique branding and marketing materials for a variety of clients ranging from large corporations, self-employed entrepreneurs, to weddings.-Develop design strategies that are in-line with client needs and objectives.-Get all materials printed, e-mailed or distributed to clients in a timely fashion.

Victor, New York

-Worked under Chief Designer to design creative marketing and branding solutions for their client portfolio.-Assisted in the design of infographics to be implemented in larger projects being designed by Chief Designer. -Communicated with printer to get collateral manufactured and distributed in a timely fashion.-Made site visits to clients to help communicate design objectives to team. -Executed complete re-brand of high profile client's bar & restaurant to be used on website… Show more -Worked under Chief Designer to design creative marketing and branding solutions for their client portfolio.-Assisted in the design of infographics to be implemented in larger projects being designed by Chief Designer. -Communicated with printer to get collateral manufactured and distributed in a timely fashion.-Made site visits to clients to help communicate design objectives to team. -Executed complete re-brand of high profile client's bar & restaurant to be used on website, menus and social media. Also, hand-painted and installed exterior signage. Show less

Victor, New York

-Design materials to display inspiration and designs for corporate presentations.-Layout surface pattern designs in templates for paper goods to then get printed by manufacturer.

Syracuse, New York Area

-Work with Visual Manager to execute merchandising of product and displays, in addition to placement of marketing collateral.-Sales and merchandising of fine jewelry.

-Worked closely with Display Coordinator and Visual Manager to design, install, and maintain seasonal displays as per corporate direction. -Utilized ordinary objects and handcrafted items to create unique and unexpected art installations. -Ensured sourced materials were within strict budgetary guidelines.-Hired and managed a team of interns that assisted in production of both large and small scale displays.-Assisted with the merchandising of both apparel and home good displays… Show more -Worked closely with Display Coordinator and Visual Manager to design, install, and maintain seasonal displays as per corporate direction. -Utilized ordinary objects and handcrafted items to create unique and unexpected art installations. -Ensured sourced materials were within strict budgetary guidelines.-Hired and managed a team of interns that assisted in production of both large and small scale displays.-Assisted with the merchandising of both apparel and home good displays. -Sourced and maintained floral displays dispersed throughout store.-Assisted in seasonal overnight floor sets. Show less

-Worked closely with Display Coordinator to execute hand-crafted details to be implemented into larger displays throughout store. -Maintained extensive floral displays throughout store.-Assisted Display Coordinator in installation of large scale displays, as well as display maintenance.

Bachelor Of Fine Arts, Industrial Design

Activities and Societies: -Industrial Design Student Organization -Event Coordinator -Alpha Sigma Lambda Society -Member -New Student.

Education record