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New York, Ny

Design stationery, home textiles, novelty product and decorative storage. Conceptualize branding and packaging for all product. Establish and adhere to timelines and delegate tasks to design team. Create and edit packaging and product specs; layout design, typeset, format and enhance product photography, output of files for prepress preparation. Approve digital and physical proofs and product samples ensuring quality and brand consistency. Work with buyers and sales teams to analyze selling and competitive landscape and draw conclusion for development. Merchandise showroom and set up product specific presentations for key account meetings and market week. Interface with factories abroad for development and customer orders.

New York, Ny

Promoted to Manager, Kids Design ~ February 2018Design textiles and products for kids soft home line; bedding, throws and blankets, pillows, aprons and novelty accessories for private labels including Tahari, Cynthia Rowley, Nicole Miller, Isaac Mizrahi and Tabitha Webb. Manage a team of two textile designers. Establish and adhere to project timelines for sampling and production. Research market trends. Work with buyers and sales team to conceptualize cohesive product lines and develop samples. Create sampling specifications and approve pre-production and top of production strike-offs. Merchandise showroom for buyer meetings and market week. Senior Graphic Designer ~ August 2017 - January 2018Brand and packaging development for home products including bedding, table top, shower/window curtains and bath/kitchen towels for key accounts including Macy’s, TJX, Burlington and Ross. Create and edit packaging artwork; layout design, typeset, output of electronic files for prepress preparation. Approve digital and physical proofs ensuring quality and brand consistency. Conceptualize and execute packaging specs. Interface with factories abroad to develop samples. Work with product development and sales teams to develop and create mock ups and renderings for presentation. Format and enhance product photography; color correction, mapping, creation of background/room settings for packaging and ecomm.

New York, Ny

Promoted to Manager of Design & Merchandising - Contract/Hospitality ~ September 2015 - August 2016Manage creation of upholstery, drapery, top of bed and multi-purpose textile collections specific to the hospitality industry. Analyze sales and competitive landscape and draw conclusion for brand development. Plan and adhere to timelines for multiple projects. Schedule and attend vendor product presentations and trade shows. Develop and distribute design and color packs and instruction to mills. Verbally communicate collection inspiration and concepts to sales team. Develop and build inspiring design, color and trend boards for presentations of product line for studio, sales and customer reference. Collaborate with marketing department to ensure product line messages are communicated and license and inline brand identities are maintained. Manage and train department interns.Promoted to Project Coordinator & Graphics Supervisor ~ March 2014 - September 2015Supervise Graphics department; oversee creation of templates and design specs for sample books using Adobe CS6. Develop Workfront timelines for production and distribution of sample books based on launch dates. Conduct weekly status calls with book manufacturers. Administer and negotiate supplier quotations and provide recommendation to Senior Management.Supervisor of Research ~ May 2013 - March 2014Fulfill client requests for fabric coordinates and alternates using library of fabrics. Categorize fabric content, construction, style and color for company website. Interview and train associates, manage time-off requests and daily goals. Lead weekly and monthly meetings on staff productivity.

Providence, Ri

Motif and pattern design for home products; doormats, area rugs, runners, placemats, runners and tablecloth for customers including Walmart, Kmart and Christmas Tree Shops. Create color placement specifications for production. Interface with factories abroad to develop samples.

Boston, Ma

Provide interior design solutions for clients within their budget and preference. Space planning, fabric and product coordination, home call appointments and client presentations.

Quincy, Ma

Assist design consultants on interior design presentations and house calls, run daily design record and reports, customer service, administrative duties.

Charlestown, Ma

Create editorial calendar database, create and organize public relation clip books, update/input client data, administrative duties.

Bfa, Artisanry: Textile Design & Fiber Arts

Activities and Societies: UMD Women's Rugby, UMD Fibers Club Minor in Art History

Art History, Painting

Art History, Abstract Painting