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Austin, Texas, United States

- Create relationships with clients of all demographics- Curate outfit assortments for individuals' personal needs and lifestyles- Understand fit challenges and provide solutions for all sizes from petite to plus- Delight customers with a wardrobe refresh that builds confidence and sets them up for success in their day-to-day, vacations, life milestones, or special occasion circumstances- Work with a team of stylists under the tenets of integrity, innovation, and trust- Review client feedback and record information to improve relationships and client preferences- Escalate any client issues through partnership with our Client Experience team- Complete monthly education series- Perform at or above expectations of our Key Performance Indicators including AOV and Keep Rate

King Of Prussia

- Design Knit Tops and Outerwear through a "Lilly lens" to best delight our multi-generational consumers. - Seasonal Trend/Market Research- Sketch Knit Tops and Outerwear designs for seasonal lines/deliveries- Convert all sketches to technical flats in Adobe Illustrator- Design artworks for embellishments, embroideries, laces, trims and various notions, and creating technical diagrams to send to overseas vendors for sampling and production. - Spec out properties pages that include technical flats and construction information to pass-off for initial sampling stages- Enter all styles into PLM system, creating SCPs, deliveries, and Bill of Materials (BOMs).- Communicate with cross-functional Production, Technical Design and Merchandising teams throughout the seasonal development process in order to provide a prompt and seamless delivery of quality products. - Attend strategic meetings throughout the seasonal sampling process to fine-tune the line that will result in delivering product with high retail sell-through and contribute a profitable growth to the company. - Attend selling meetings that provide insight on category performance and consumer needs.

• Trend analysis, color forecasting, and market research of upcoming seasons for collection inspiration• Develop new silhouettes and fashion SKUs for two collections per year, including six deliveries• Develop new prints and and fresh colorways for core carryover styles• Create sketches and technical packets, providing detailed garment information for quality, fit and construction• Participate in fit sessions and create alterations comments for overseas vendors• Monitor development of styles through a WIP calendar, maintaining production timelines to meet delivery dates• Develop pattern blocks from core styles to assist vendors during prototype stages of new development• Effectively communicate and resolve issues with overseas suppliers on a daily basis• Develop prints and design trim artwork• Lab dip, strike-off and trim card approvals• Create library of technical packet diagrams including pocket placements, folding guides, and construction details• Update New Vendor Manual sections including terms, sample stages, how-to-measure guide, and grade rules• Quality Control of Top of Production samples and bulk production• Procure new vendors to diversify production and ensure competitive pricing• Train incoming employees, and attend career fairs to interview student interns• Create / Edit line sheets prior to going to catalogue• Assist in styling and properly fitting samples during photo shoots

Ardmore, Pennsylvania

• Research and correspondence with vendors on sourcing and pricing• Quality Control• Create new logo, accessories, and packaging for re-branding• Create wholesale and retail linesheets for catalogue• Checking in / specing out samples, photographing pack shots and at lays for web use• Assist with fittings, create technical packets and send out comments to vendors• Website creation, including photoshopping web and catalogue image content from photo shoots• Shipping fulfillment, returns and customer service

North Wales

- Attend to brides by helping them find the perfect fit and style for their wedding- Check-in and update inventory of our designers' gowns, accessories and tuxedos- Call suppliers with purchase/change orders- Constant interaction with our clients, keeping them up to date on order arrivals, new products and fittings through email blasts

Fashion Design

Activities and Societies: Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society

Education record

Study abroad in Rome, Italy for Spring 2013 semester. The UARC program is associated with Philadelphia University.

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Education record