- Created seasonal concepts and leather direction for accessories collection based on current trends gathered from research and travel to trade shows such as Premiere Classe, Lineapelle and Anteprima as well as Trend Select in NY.- Created signature bag and subsequent styles to support it, which went wholesale to Macy’s, Dillards and other retail stores achieving a 75% sell- thru. - Developed handbags from initial sketch through final product including material sourcing, development of prototypes, sampling and technical specifications. Traveled to factories in Asia in order to follow handbag development. - Liased between factories, sales, merchandising and production to increase profit margin while retaining quality of product.- Attending licenser, trend & seasonal review meetings- Had regular approval meetings with celebrity brand owner, Jessica Simpson, in order to facilitate design process- Shop local and international markets. - Sketching, technical specifications, line building.- Designed and coordinated small leather goods, accessories and gifts collections.- Experience in designing luggage as well as attending luggage trade show for sourcing.- Well versed in intercultural business communication; consistently develop solid business contacts and relationships with brand personalities, management, buyers, licensing team and international partners to define new area to research and source.