LYSSABURKE.COMSpecializing in Loungewear and AthleisureDesign Direction, Art Direction, Ecomm and DTC businessesImplementing sustainable business practices Recent clients and startups include CERES Sport, (PantiesInABunch)working title, LocalsOnlyPlanetEarth L.O.P.E., Regime De Fleurs

• Lead designer + Head of Product Development, Merchandising, Business Management • Sourced and built overseas production programs with premiere manufacturers, grew the business from small luxury boutique line into a coveted fashion lifestyle brand• NYFW featured brand on VogueRUNWAY• Brand Collab partners include Loeffler Randall, Sold & Striped, and Madewell

• Headed up Design/Development YEEZY‘s first Adidas branded women‘s activewear collection, some pieces were included in the SS17/Season 4 Runway Show

- Managed a team of 8 direct reports : assistant designer, associate designer, textile/graphic designer, trim and fabric sourcing managers, PD manager, 2 tech designers - Within a few months at the brand I was entrusted by top PEI Executives with full freedom in revamping the brand aesthetic for the Sportswear category. My first collection was so well received that my direction was applied towards the Day+Evening Dress categories--which represented the significant majority (80%) of the Laundry Women's Line. Major retail accounts include Saks, Bloomingdales and Macy's.- Additionally was responsible for our off-price accounts (a major source of revenue for Laundry with yearly orders above 7 figures both--TJ.Maxx, Ross). Under strict retail targets ($9.99 to $21.99), met or exceeded margins with improved quality of product and adhering to elevated contemporary look represented in the mainline.- Was asked to return as a consultant in 2017 by their newly appointed President due to the overwhelming success of the new product line, which had achieved close to complete sell through as well as a significant number of reorders. I am especially proud to have built this type of recognition within my career as it has allowed me to maintain relationships with many past employers as consulting clients.

- Designed women‘s knitwear collection for premiere launch of brand‘s Lifestyle Collection - Built the Paige essential knits style library : 4 proprietary fabrications as well as bodies for core basics program

- Built out small cut&sew knits assortment of basic tees into a significant stand alone women's category including separates, dresses and athliesure/terry, as well as the highest gross margin category within the women's collection- Each season represented 2-3 out of the 5 best selling women's items, including the season's #1 best selling item on 2 occasions- Worked closely with overseas vendors in Peru, China, Korea, & European mills

Lifestyle shoots for Corbis Stock Image library sets/stories/themes included: athletic/fitness, family/residential + outdoor lifestyle shoots, children's education/school shoots

• design + development of full-fashioned knitwear for Fall/winter and Holiday collections• Trend research and seasonal color stories, and knit down requests• technical design packages including stitch layouts and construction details• CAD, flats, line sheets, tech packs, product specs

Lead re-branding launch, lead catalog production from concept + visual direction/location scouting/product + set styling/ hiring and managing entire crew, expenses + final budget/ art direction + catalog design/layout, catalog printing oversight of 100k copies

During my time in the position as head designer I have brought further growth to the apparel division which currently makes up 50% of our product assortment and continues to be our most protable sector.Tasks include:• Merchandise design, specs, and tech pack• Apparel sketch and flat sketch• Drape and sew original samples• Oversee patternmaking: drafting and grading• Sourcing, negotiation, and vendor relations• Communicate with international manufacturers• Travel to various markets for product selection• Market and trend research• Convention and display design

My most notable achievement in this position was to grow the apparel division from 5% to 30% of the overall catalog assortment, which significantly increased our overall profit margin. Tasks include:• Apparel design, flats, specs and tech pack• Textile development and sourcing• Establish fit and size distribution (junior, petite, misses, plus size)• Oversee sample and production approval• Attend trade shows to identify market trends, purchase newsamples and build contacts with new resources

Dummy Hoy: A Deaf Hero I 2007DA-COR PICTURESA feature documentary based on the life of Dummy Hoy, 1862-1961. Directed by David Risotto.Tres I 2007WILDCARD PRODUCTIONSA series of three short films based on the poetry of acclaimed Argentinean filmmaker, Carlos HugoChristensen set in 1950’s Brazil. Directed by Anna Christopher, Paula Christensen, and Rob Weiermair.Beachwood I 2006NOVICEHACK ENTERTAINMENTMusic video for Fontaine with a romantic 1920’s theme. Directed by Brian Hogan and Olivia Briggs.The Driven I 2006PHELTON PHILMSShort film showcasing a modern fast-paced murder mystery. Directed by Phelton Sutton.

Ben Harper“Diamonds in the inside” music video + tour wardrobeJanes AddictionWardrobe for Live Performances / Album Promo + Press Shania TwainSuper Bowl PerformanceMatchbox 20Press Tour / Album Promo