•Develop and design handbags from prototypes to finished products•Interpret seasonal industry trends through the lens of the brand’s identity and aesthetic•Cultivate and maintain partnerships through clear and effective communication•Manage website, marketing, customer care and social media accounts

•Developed visual presentations for design collections including concept imagery, ideation sketching, digital renderings, line sheets with optional colorways and specification sheets•Communicated effectively with Italian footwear factory, Melluso, through a detailed specification sheet to produce a pair of high heeled sandals•Lead demonstrations and critiques as a professor’s assistant for a handbag design class of twelve undergraduate students•Handcrafted shoes and handbags from concept, sketching, patternmaking and prototypes to final products

•Supported an account executive maintain and grow a business portfolio of over $300K •Maintained multiple projects and deadlines by prioritizing and staying organized•Cultivated and maintained partnerships with vendors through clear and effective communication•Collaborated with design team to produce client-tailored proposals for new business

-Assisted first hand in building company website-Launched and assisted in managing social media accounts on Instagram and Facebook-Coordinated and attended appointments with potential and existing clients-Successfully assisted in coordinating and executing four events including a fundraising event for the Alzheimer's Association and a congressional luncheon for the city of San Diego's Chamber of Commerce