Lead design for global collaborations, special projects, and quick to market product, driving growth to both internal direct to consumer marketplace and domestic / global specialty markets, additionally managing design of all SMU product, and contributing to 50% of Keds inline product.Full technical footwear experience from conception and blueprints through final fit for vulcanize, cement, and EVA product. Trend research and presentation for each season as well as for each collaboration partner. Specialize in material and print design including embroideries, jacquard, custom placement and repeat prints, jewelry and hardware. Independent worker on all projects, leading the Collab team to follow successful timelines and deliverables.  Frequent travel to work with collaboration partners. Often the face of the brand in partnership meetings and presentations, also appearing in various Trend video presentations for Global Brand Conference meetings.Mentor to many team members of various roles and levels.

Design from trend research and conception through final approvals including all cad colorways, blueprints and material tech packs and print/graphic design.Frequently travelled to Asia to correct patterns and source materials.Created design presentations for all major meetingsResponsible for all pricepoint product requiring specific material and construction sourcing and design to hit low prices.Led design focused on trend sandal collection.Designed and presented all SMU product.

Led product development from conception through production for major footwear brands, involving travel to ChinaGraphic illustration Corresponded with clients developing patterns and constructions, packaging, prints, and ornaments in a timely and efficient mannerCreated trend, color, and graphic presentations for in house and client reviewsMaintained organization and archives of all development and design items in the design studioTrained new employees on the use of internal development website

Designed within the junior’s apparel line and created the junior’s accessory category: developed silhouette designs, prints, novelty fabric, and styling details and created cads for catalogsPrepared complete development packages for all new styles for men’s and juniors’ categories to be submitted to vendorsDesigned trim and label packages for men’s and junior’s categoriesMaintained organization and archiving of all development items.Followed up on all submissions to vendors, established solid relationships with vendors that facilitate execution of design vision.Performed design assistant duties such as creating alternate color ways and design of carry over styles/children’s styles

The mission of AmeriCorps NCCC is to strengthen communities and develop leaders through direct, team-based national and community service. In partnership with nonprofit organizations, state and local agencies, and faith-based and other community organizations, members complete service projects throughout the region they are assigned.● Performed 1700 hours of service in a 17 state - Central Region of the United States● Worked education, environment, unmet human needs, disaster relief, family services● Performed 80 hours of Independent Service to Non Profits in the Central Region● Media Rep, Yearbook Editor and Portfolio Rep for *NCCC● Specific projects included: teacher on the Navajo Nation Indian Reservation, camp counselor at Adam’s Camp, Habitat for Humanity, trail building at a state park in North Dakota, and preservation of YMCA camps in Minnesota.