Cum laude honors graduate; Emphasis in Marketing
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• Cleveland Fashion Week 2006 Student Designer Award and runway show participant 
• Selected participant in the 2005 CFDA Student Design Competition


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Senior Designer

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Apparel Designer | Trend Forecaster • Senior level Sportswear Designer with 15+ years of experience, specializing in both woven and knitwear fabrications with a knack for skillfully infusing a cohesive brand story across all categories. • An energizing, culture-focused teammate and leader. Committed to being a reliable source for positive support and motivation among peers. • A forecasting enthusiast utilizing both current cultural events as well as trade publications to interpret upcoming color, pattern, and retail trends. • Exceptional communication and fast response rate with both overseas crew and in house teams to consistently adhere to project timelines.

Los Angeles, CA	2023 - Present
Menswear manufacturer supplying trend-right garments to department stores and value-driven retailers
Senior Designer, Young Men's

Launch new young men's surf/ skate action sports collection for acquiring business in East Coast region.
Create assortment of fashion conscious bottoms, woven shirts and knit tops, including all packaging and label
design for the Nickel & Iron dress casual line, Newport Isle resort collection, and new Young Men's line.

Engage potential clients and previous art collectors to assist in acquiring fine art for their home or business.
Educate clients through extensive knowledge of art and art history in one of the largest art markets in the US.
Curate gallery artwork and support the Administrator in building point- of- sale system operations.

Account Manager

New York, NY	2017 - 2019
Vintage- inspired men's sportswear collection marketed to department stores and big box retailers
Senior Sportswear Designer

Directed the Associate and Graphic Designer to produce an inspired collection of garments with various washes,
dyes, and fabric treatments. Styled all photo shoots, showrooms, trade show booths, and wrote all text for web to create a cohesive and collective brand image.  www.copperandoaksupply.com, www.tkoevolution.com

Senior Sportswear Designer

New York, NY	2012 - 2017
Sportswear Division of major retail manufacturing corporation, specializing in Private Label and Licensed apparel
Senior Men's Sportswear Designer

Initially hired to design and update all product categories for Macy's Exclusive youth sportswear brand, Sons of Intrigue (2012-2013). Soon moved to establishing and expanding the woven sport shirt category for the Geoffrey
Beene Collection at Macy's (2013-2015).
• Chosen to create and present a seasonal assortment of woven product for Merona for Target, as well as George for Walmart. Both of these initiatives resulted in massively successful replenishment woven shirt
programs selling in all doors across the USA (2015-2017).

Senior Mens Sportswear Designer

New York, NY	2007 - 2012
High quality Men's casual and dress apparel sold at fine retailers and department stores
Menswear Designer

Managed an Assistant, Graphic Designer, and CAD Designer to develop the Casual capsule, a cohesive
subdivision of Collection products including knits, sweaters, woven shirts, bottoms, outerwear, denim, and graphic tees (2007-2009). Collaborated with technical design team to achieve a market- appropriate silhouette
through bi-weekly fittings with live model. Mentored my Assistant CAD Designer to grow into an Associate role.
• Oversaw dress shirts and core item suiting to account for 60% of annual Collection sales (2009-2012)
• Reinterpreted Collection items into inspirational looks for seasonal runway shows at NY Fashion Week
• Won 2008 Designer of the Year Award for my enthusiastic determination in building the PE denim business

Menswear Designer

Akron, OH		2002 - 2006
Local boutique specializing in novel clothing and accessories designed and altered in- house
Designer | Tailor | Assistant Manager

Collaborated with the owner to imagine and construct innovative and offbeat clothing and accessories for men and women. Integrated personal aesthetic into design and layout of store interior, advertising, and social events.

Designer Tailor

Developed line plans and color layouts for all designers utilizing Adobe Illustrator. Researched in- store trends and desired garment shapes with the design team as a denim fit model.

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