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Cincinnati, Oh, Us

Cincinnati, Oh, Us

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

As the Assistant Creative Director, I helped to reshape the brand's identity and market presence for a contemporary audience. With a focus on innovation and creativity, I collaborated closely with the team to develop and execute impactful branding strategies. My responsibilities extended to managing customer relations and ensuring exceptional service at every touchpoint, as well as assisting with tailoring and alterations needs.One of my key contributions was in conceptualizing and curating a Seasonal Custom Collection, where I applied my design knowledge and trend forecasting to help create compelling offerings that resonated with our target audience. Additionally, I created a comprehensive long-term plan for brand development that included strategies for market research, customer analysis, and a multiphased rollout of online marketing and retailing assets. Also, I took charge of all aspects of online social media visual and creative direction, crafting engaging content that showcased our products and captured the essence of our brand.Overall, my role was dynamic and multifaceted, requiring a blend of strategic thinking, tailoring and construction knowledge, creative vision, and strong interpersonal skills.

Studied the craft of tailoring under a third-generation master tailor in Cincinnati. Learned a broad range of fitting, alterations, tailoring, and styling techniques for both men's and women's clothing. Also interacted with clients through custom-suiting and shirting appointments, fittings, and house calls. Observed and assisted in the design and custom clothing process. Learned about fabric selection, traditional construction methods, tailored garment manufacturing, working with woolen mills, and general small business practices.

Worked with the Women's and Men's Outerwear and Outdoor design teams on the Fall and Spring lines, and on special collections. Created team presentations for upper management design reviews, collaborated on several designs for the upcoming season, assisted in coloring the line, maintained style sheets, created and updated Illustrator sketches, worked extensively in the Under Armor PLM system, conducted trend research, and assisted the team in day to day tasks.Additionally, attended and held meetings, collaborated daily with the extended team, and assisted in setting up remote resources on Mural and other software.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Worked as a Women's Outerwear Design Intern at Under Armour headquarters in Baltimore, MA. Worked to complete an innovative and sustainability-focused project that included designing a multi-look capsule collection. Took the project through the whole design process from trend research and design to full samples. Assisting the Women's Outerwear Designer in her daily work. Maintaining style sheets, filling out BOMs, creating Illustrator flats, and conducting research for the Spring/ Summer collection. Took classes on industrial knitting and worked closely with the Innovations Team to develop prototypes for the internship project. ​

Plano, Texas

Worked as a design intern at JCP headquarters in Texas. Completed four projects encompassing the whole design process from trend research and design to coordinating all steps of production with overseas manufacturers. Assisted the Senior Designer for Okie Dokie Boys in her daily work, including creating tech and detail sketches, working in FLEXPLM, and attending team meetings. Windbreaker from final intern project was adopted into the Okie Dokie Spring 2020 line.

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Basc, Fashion/Apparel Design

Associate'S Degree, Chemistry

Education record

Activities and Societies: Captain of Varsity Girls Soccer Team, Choir, National Honor Society, Future Business Leaders of America