Designed apparel and accessories for Women’s Mainline, Accessories, Printables, and SMU.- Worked collaboratively with the RVCA regional and global teams on seasonal print and design direction- Conducted market research and trend analysis for 4 seasons to conceptualize ideas and design products- Designed 30 new styles for Spring, Summer, and Fall 2024 and determined fabric, color, and styling details- Presented designs at 3 Final Sketch Reviews, 2 Final Line Adoptions, and 1 Sales Meeting- Communicated cross-functionally with merchandising and product development teams on all style changes- Adhered to calendar deadlines for design reviews, tech pack handovers, and input BOM info into PLM- Maintained seasonal merch guides, presentation walls, and reference libraries- Attended biweekly fittings and assisted lead designer with product category updates

Supported Nordstrom SMU account and Design Team with apparel designs, trend research, and tech packs.- Designed 9 woven tops and 7 boardshorts for Nordstrom SS23 Anniversary Sale and Fall/Holiday 2023- Created tech packs and mill sheets for chosen styles and prints for handover to product development- Presented trend research and competitor shopping analysis to sales and merchandising teams- Head organizer of all department trims and works closely with product development on all new development

Assisted Billabong Men’s and Women’s Product Development teams with PLM style setup and sample coordination.- Input 34 styles into PLM with product information, tech packs, and BOMs for Holiday 2022- Maintained swatch libraries, initial print concepts, and strike-offs for seasonal reference

Serviced new clients during COVID-19 requesting architectural enhancements to current residences and new development projects.- Ensured 800+ applications included detailed plans, spec sheets, color chips, and sample materials- Attentive to the requirements for unique accounts and communicated directly with consultants and ARC

Positioned as the current fashion authority on all industry trends and hot items selling across all Nordstrom brands.- Curated 3000+ public looks through the mobile app (NordstromOn) to drive engagement - Spokesperson in 2000+ sales videos delivering product knowledge, fit and styling tips- Created and presented a capsule collection for OC’s elite female leaders - Hosted bi-monthly in-store fashion and beauty events on the latest trends

Designed licensed sports apparel and accessories for athletic retailers, sports stadiums, and boutiques.- Compiled 4000+ technical packages for 300 individual SMU projects- Partnered with Madison Square Garden to design and develop 41 exclusive headwear products for the New York Knicks and New York Rangers- Communicated between Product Development team and overseas factories on prototypes and changes- Organized digital assets in Dropbox, generated templates in Illustrator, and utilized Basecamp for all projects

Key point of contact supporting Design and Product Development teams with creating and coordinating detailed information for use in strategic promotions, merchandise plans and product development initiatives. - Created 8 presentation decks with mood boards, trend analysis reports, fabrics, and color palettes - Developed initial tech packs and maintained tech illustrations, call-outs, and production artwork for handoff- Conceptualized merchandise assortments for Outlet Spring and Fall 2017 based on prior season’s sell-through- Designed t-shirt graphics for NYC Marathon, Meatpacking, and Soho stores- Maintained visual line plans and design briefs including style, color, price and CADs for handoff to design teams- Updated Excel and SAP with updates and changes to line lists

Selected as one of 12 students to participate in an intensive 9-month advanced study program. Collaborated with creative and production teams to design and develop Juniors and Plus Size denim lines for the youth market.- Created technical packages and executed sampling for 3 garments overseas and domestically- Executed focus groups and surveys and conducted trend research to determine theme direction

- Mentored 50+ high school students on starting a fashion club and recruiting members through meetings and social media- Participated in the 2014 Prom Design Challenge and re-designed an existing garment to represent a celebrity muse- Provided administrative support for the venue setup & the 600+ guests attending for FIDM Debut Fashion Show Pre-Party Event

- Styled and organized 80+ outfits weekly for e-commerce product shoots- Directed 3 location lookbook photoshoots according to brand, theme, and season- Helped grow 3 social media platforms and contributed content to increase sales and brand awareness

- Managed WIP report and line sheets for 4 seasons in RLM providing a consolidated live feed for relevant product information- Collaborated with the Product Development and Technical Design teams to prepare trims and fabrics for SMS- Arranged samples in preparation for market week demands

- Collaborated with Macy’s, LF Laguna Beach, and Becker Surf and Sport in sourcing outfits for 30 models- Styled 120+ different looks and created the runway lineup sheet- Audited $56,000 worth of merchandise