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• 12 years of experience in apparel and product design with nationally or internationally recognized retailers and brands.
• Highly Creative with an excellent understanding of garment construction, fit and finishes.
• Knowledge of knit fabric construction with an emphasis in draping.
• Computer proficiency in Adobe CS6 Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat Professional; Microsoft Office; Product Data Management (PDM) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM).
• Create and manage line sheets, tech packs, technical sketches, and look ibooks.
• Knowledge of fabric and trim sourcing.
• Knowledge of screen printing techniques, separations, and pantone colorways.
• Demonstrated understanding of apparel graphics and pattern repeats.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Positive attitude and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proven time/project management skills.
• Sophisticated organizational skills and ability to multi task.
• Adaptable in a fast paced, high growth work environment.

Profile
I’m currently a designer creating artwork and product design. I enjoy everything fashion related from trend following to the latest artistic
garment construction and styles. I lead a fit and healthy lifestyle and have a deep respect for our environment.

EXPERIENCE

Designer - Freelance
Trend Request Inc.
01/2015 - Present
Los Angeles, California - New York, New York
Handle design process from concept to completion for juniors tops and bottoms fall 2015 collection.
• • Prepare sketches
• • First construction development
• • Participates in preliminary meetings to discuss future design concepts
• • Create tech packs for each design
• • Attend design modification fittings, trade shows, and showroom presentations
• • Conduct overseas communications with production vendors

Technical Designer/Designer
Lambs and Ivy
06/2015 – 03/2016
El Segundo, California
Responsible for producing infant bedding, plush toys, accessories and art print as part of the design team.
• Produced pre-style outs and styleouts
• Technical specs and tech packs
• Color and construction approvals
• Research and development
• Liaison between Design and Production
• Created presentation boards / story boards
• Conceptual design

Designer
Crown Crafts Inc.
06/2008 -– 10/06/2014
Compton, California
Responsible for producing infant and toddler accessories including: blankets, plush toys, shopping cart covers, and high chair covers.
• My assigned licensors and brands include: Disney/Disney Stores, Fisher Price, Hello Kitty, Buy Buy Baby, Nojo, Little Me, Jonathan Adler, Wendy Bellissimo, Nautica, Sesame Street, Garanimals, Koala Baby, Cuddle Me, Target, Walmart, Ross, and TJ Max.
• • Costing for each client to meet price points
• • First construction development
•• Appliqué - felt, raw edge, dimensional
• • Create first product presentation which includes theme research, design, vision, and samples
• • Oversee production from concept to completion
• • Design assistant training and development
• • Create hand-offs/tech packs

Designer
Manhattan Beachwear LLC
12/05 - – 02/08
Cypress, California
I designed cutting-edge swimwear for a total of 4 lines subbed into 20 groupings. Brands include Hobie, Hot Kiss, Kohls First Kiss, JC Penny’s Arizona Wall & Floor, and Target’s Xhilaration.
• • Created graphic design/artwork
• • Hand sketched designs – Swimsuits (bikini, monokini, tankini and separates)
• • Followed through from design concept to distribution
• • Hand embellishments for 1st samples
• • Created tech packs and flats for each design

Associate designer - denims
Tarrant Apparel Group
09/04 - – 11/05
Los Angeles, California
I designed and assisted in the production of American Rag Denims (New York), Jessica Simpson’s Princy Couture, Beyonce’s House of Dereon, Krazy Kat Apparel, and Sears Denims.
• • PDM/PLM – Denims, knit and woven tops and bottom
• • Hand embellishments for 1st samples then for full production
• • Hand sketched designs – Denims and Knits
• • Created presentation boards / story boards
•• Created tech packs/flats for each design

Education
2001 - 2003
Brooks College Fashion Design Program
Associates in the Arts Degree – Deans List December 2003
3.7 Honors Graduate

Awards
Won 3rd place overall - Sophie Saleh Best in Draping & Construction
Evening Wear Long – Brooks College Winter Fashion Show 2003