Ceramic Education Studio, offering courses and events/workshops, and membership programs

Freelance CAD/Textile Designer, San Francisco, CA, 2006-Present• Work with Design team on custom print, knit, embroidery, and woven development• Utilize CAD tools to develop artwork for style illustrations, textile designs and graphics for screen prints, embroideries, appliqués, novelty embellishments and trims.• Develop designs from conception through revisions to sample approval. • Participate in development of seasonal print, pattern, and color directions through trend research. • Meet workflow, output, and deadline expectations CLIENT LIST:Priscilla's Parasols, San Francisco, CA 2006Gymboree, (Janie and Jack, Crazy 8, Janeville ), San Francisco, CA 2006-2007 Pottery Barn Kids, San Francisco, CA 2007Franktex, San Francisco, CA 2008 North Face, Women's Prints, San Leandro, CA 2009Old Navy-Women's, San Francisco, CA 2010Charlotte Russe, San Francisco, CA 2010 Pottery Barn, Decorative Accessories, San Francisco, CA 2010Hlaska, Burlingame, CA April 2008-2011Gap-Outlet, Men's, Women's, kids, San Francisco, CA 2007-2011P&B Textiles, Burlingame, CA 2011-2013Pottery Barn Teen, San Francisco, CA 2012Banana Republic Factory Store, Women's/Men's San Francisco, CA 2007-2014Old Navy, Girls, Women's, Men's and boys, San Francisco, CA 2014-2019Charlotte Russe, San Francisco, CA 2016-2018Peek Kids, San Francisco, CA 2016-2018Byer California, San Francisco, CA 2019-PresentDeckers brands, (UGG) Remote project from my studio in San Francisco, CA 2019

Hired permanetly after freelancing for 3 years at this fashion retail company that filed chapter 11 in 2019• Responsible for ensuring high-quality execution of print designs across the Charlotte Russe brand• Interpret trend direction utilizing market research and trend services• Work in conjunction with trend and color team to Provide seasonal print direction • Host weekly print meetings with merchandisers to present seasonal print designs through CAD layouts, recolor artwork to accommodate multiple categories • Create well balanced color stories for all art work using seasonal brand palettes and trend analysis• Manage duties related to print budget, invoices, vendor relations, agreements, and the print archive

Color Designer/Textile Designer• Organized and managed digital color library • Developed and designed color stories for necktie patterns using Tex Design• Mixed new colors for patterns using Photoshop and Tex Design• Created original designs with full repeat for both printed and woven neckties

• Organized presentation materials and trend boards for approval meetings • Created pattern repeats Jerry Garcia neckwear, Calvin Klein, Kenneth Cole, Sean Jean• Prepared original water color designs through color separation and repeat design using photoshop• Prepared engravers file with accurate specifications for mill production• Created colorist version of artwork in preparation for color development• Managed the Shipments of artwork and fabric samples to mills in China

• Provided Executive Admin support to the Director of 2 offices and 10 employees• Provided ongoing oversight and management of wide range of administrative tasks• Negotiated client payments for past due accounts• Maintained office calendar/schedule and provided support to annual projects• Performed complex and confidential functions, including written correspondence• Attended meetings and corresponded with vendors on behalf of the Director • Organized fund-raising events and donations