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Brooklyn, New York, Us

Rebranded and relaunched Greats as a comprehensive lifestyle brand.Led design initiatives across footwear, apparel, and accessories.Overhauled production processes in Italy and Portugal to ensure efficiency.Developed a comprehensive business strategy, including marketing plans and fiscal budgeting.

-In Q1 2022 joined the Blanksoles team to assist in developing and sourcing phygital sneakers we call blanks, completed drops include Meta World Peace Panda NFT sneaker and SOLANA spaces NFT sneaker in Hudson Yards, NYC.-Well-versed in blockchain technology, NFT development, and launching phygital (IRL physical products backed by digital NFT’s) in the crypto space.-in 2019 launched and developed an early-stage NFT project to blend 3D digital sneakers and physical IRL sneakers based on the Solana blockchain. Creative Directed the storyline, characters, and traits to create a sneaker metaverse for play 2 earn games called SNKRTOPIA.

-Created a 4-day intensive design and development module to teach students how to design a sneaker and create a tech pack to have a prototype developed in any factory. -Setup and opened SRGN customization workshops/retail in NYC as a test location. -Developing a business roadmap for SRGN to include a plug-and-play solution for customization classes and customization solutions for clients for SRGN locations as we scale globally. -Responsible for designing and sourcing all SRGN branded products including, apparel, headwear, leather and fabric paint, painting Accessories, specialty materials, and many other innovative customization products.

-Skilled at working with cross-functional teams to assist in creating cohesive go-to-market strategies to launch D2C and seasonal products.-Responsible for creating seasonal trends, mood boards, and color stories for each brand.-Design and develop footwear/accessories for multiple brands including Blanksoles NFT, Gordon Rush, Banana Republic Men's, Aston Grey, Crosby Square, Hood Rubber Co., Bucheimer NYC, Freshy, Bare Traps Men’s, Crooks & Castles, and SNKR Project-Source appropriate factories for each genre and price point in factories spanning China, Vietnam, Portugal, Spain, and Italy-Responsible for detailed costing and negotiations between brands and factories to ensure the best IMU based on brands' requirements.

New York, Ny, Us

-Manage a highly talented team of designers to create Mens, Womens and Childrens footwear. -Responsible for Merchandising all house footwear brands and private label-Focusing on 3 creative business models, we create footwear for Branded/License, Private Label and Domestic manufacturing

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-Manage a team of 9 designers and work very closely with the china development team to ensure the highest quality product -Responsible for merchandising line plans for all 9 brands and categories for a successful 200 million dollar business-Responsible for managing private label for 4 divisions of Kohls men’s, Macy’s men’s, 2 divisions of Kohls women’s, Lands End, and Saks off 5th -Develop trend reports based on shopping trips domestically, internationally and through online research -Created a new timeline for managing all categories and ensuring timely delivery of all stages of sampling to production-Play a strong role in bringing new brands to Jimlar for licensing and private label -Work closely with design, development, sales and customer service to ensure quality product at the best margins during costing

- Responsible for the design and merchandising direction for a new men’s footwear genre that fused comfort with Italian styling- Responsible for all development in Asian factories, created specs for new product, managed complete manufacturing process from start to finish including QC of all product- Created a patented cushioning technology for men and women’s fashions that is a combination of modern performance materials fused with handcrafted manufacturing- Other product design and development included unique messenger bags, small leather goods and headwear

- Conceptualize, render and create footwear for multiple brands including Auri, Robert Graham, Ten Tiny Toes, True Linkswear, Slingshot Wake and Kite Boarding, Kenrik Cycling, KEEN, Lacrosse, Miller Skates, HS Trask, Flex Flop, Dunham, and Drifter -Worked with brands to ensure they were using the correct merchandising techniques for there niche of footwear or product- Develop Footwear and product in Asian factories for men and women including sandals, performance athletic, skate, wake and snowboard boots, hiking boots, dress, children’s and vulcanized- Specialized product development services also included luxury women’s footwear design and development in pumps, platforms and flats, including exotic material selections and last development- Full Product management including, logistics, sample management, costing negotiation, factory follow up and QC-Extensive trend research for mens and women's fashion footwear, including many trips to Europe and Asia

Waltham, Massachusetts, Us

-Responsible for designing Saucony’s first triathlon specialty and true trail running shoes -Responsible for reviving the Saucony Originals business and designed a new line that will start a buzz in the boutique stores to ignite the business in that channel -Lead and participated in workshops to promote creativity within a 4 person design group -Worked with Hind apparel Design Director to create a universal color palette for Saucony and Hind -Nurtured and lead a group of young designers to become more creative in there thought process of constructing new footwear designs

Stratham, Nh, Us

-Designed a line of tech walking footwear that will lead the market in the Nordic Walking Category -Designed the new Timberland Trail Running line with the collaboration of Paul Corroza (Runners World-Editor) to help re-establish Timberland as an Outdoor Performance Brand. -Responsible for the collaboration between product marketing and design to research new niche sports. Developed a brief for technical footwear based on our findings that resulting in the design and development of a cannoneering shoe. -Extensive training in leather usage and applications. -Key player in developing Timberland underground guerrilla marketing allowing us to get product testing and placement with X-game athletes and popular bands like Jack Johnson and Dave Matthews

Goleta, Ca, Us

-Responsible for the coordination of all designers work to put together a successful line for the fall and spring seasons in both Technical and Casual footwear. -Designed the first trail running line for TEVA. Including the Elden Trail and the Citral. -Collaborated with marketing to put together product briefs and designed a new format that is easily read by designers. -Mastered the art of designing and manufacturing highly detailed webbing.

Brighton, Ma, Us

-Designed and co-developed the 804, 805, 704 trail shoes that were the leaders in the trail category for the in the early 2000's. -Responsible for the revival of the lightweight category with the introduction of the 829 and 830. The 829 increased sales in this category 60%, the 830's were projected to double the 829 numbers. -Designed the 635 and 636 that gave NB a place in the opening price point market and increased sales by 30%. -Designed the RX 230 spike for cross-country running. This shoe was the top-selling spike for Eastbay in this category. -Managed a group of four interns and wrote a learning module to help them understand footwear design.

Paris, Île-De-France, Fr

-Responsible for designing and developing shoes for Running, X-Training and Trend. -Trained for development in Taichung, Taiwan for Athletic footwear processes. -Developed specs, conducted fit-trials, made pattern corrections, and performed all aspects of the development process.

Ba, Industrial Design

Bachelor'S Degree, Industrial And Product Design