Lifestyle

Outdoor

My career goals are to become a sourcing and production manager focused on sustainable materials and ethical apparel supply chains while also promoting healthy and profitable businesses. 
I am currently seeking entry-level employment in apparel or textile production to gain 'hands on' experience. I am hard working and thrive in fast paced environment.

Sustainable Cotton Supply Chain Research in South Africa                                                                                                                                
Collected data on environmental and social management practices at each stage of the supply chain from farm to retail. Identified sustainable practices and made recommendations for future practices that will further support developing sustainable apparel supply chains in South Africa. 
Fair Labor Association, Student Advisory Committee                                                                                                                                
Research best practices of companies and non-governmental organizations that support socially responsible manufacturing of apparel products.	

EPA P3 Sustainability Design Grant
Project leader of a multi-disciplinary student team of a laboratory based project researching alternative solutions for tanning leather by replacing harsh chemicals with enzymes.  

Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), Brand Adoption Working Group
Completed training on the Higg Index 1.0, an environmental assessment tool designed for apparel industry.
Developed training materials to be used by apparel development and design teams for the purpose of incorporating sustainable practices into their products.
I have conducted several trainings and lectures on the SAC and Higg Index at the University of Delaware.

Sustainability Analyst & Research Assistant

Built a small business from the ground up; averaging sales of $250,000 annually with a staff of 5 employees.
Developed systems for day-to-day business operations: balancing creative and analytical skills while being adaptable to the needs of the business.

Business Founder & Co-owner

Executed business management operations for seasonal production with 3 staff members.
Coordinated vending at the nation’s largest music festivals (Bonnaroo, Telluride Bluegrass Festival, Bumbershoot, etc.): exposing our product brand to over 150,000 attendees.
Developed new sales channels and expanded distribution to include wholesale accounts.

Operations Manager

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University of Delaware