Work Experience
2006-Present Brooklyn Royalty New York, NY
Menswear Designer
Determined conceptual direction of line
Designed all graphics for apparel, print ad and web placement
Managed screen printing process and oversaw quality control
Sourced vintage inspiration for mens outerwear and shirting
Marketed collection to press and retail store buyers
2007-2008 Triple Five Soul New York, NY
Menswear Designer
Developed apparel design collections from concept to completion, based on continuous research into seasonal key items and market trends
Traveled to Tokyo, Hong Kong and China to research trends, meet with factory liaisons and oversee production
Sourced directional fabrics and trims domestically and internationally
Produced theme-based graphic programs incorporating placement art, allover prints, embroideries and trims
Created complete, production-ready tech packs for apparel and graphics
Communicated with overseas production team to ensure quality and accuracy at strike-off, proto and salesman sample level
Conducted fittings, fabric and color approvals
Collaborated with sales and marketing teams to track retail performance and merchandise upcoming seasons
2005-2007 24 Seven Talent, Inc. New York, NY
Associate Designer-Roughwear for Rugby Ralph Lauren
Assistant Designer-Knits for Banana Republic
Assistant Designer-Kids for Macys Merchandising Group
Design Assistant-Wovens for Tommy Hilfiger USA
2005-2006 KC New York New York, NY
Assistant Designer
Researched trends and shopped the contemporary market for inspiration
Drew concept sketches and created complete tech packs in Illustrator
Developed specs and reviewed garment fit at all stages of production
Recruited and trained internship candidates
Communicated with overseas production team via fax and email
Attended MAGIC Las Vegas, Project and Pool shows
2004-2005 Freelance Designer Washington, D.C.
Design Assistant
Organized mood, fabric and style boards
Organized fabric swatch libraries
Hand-sketched preliminary flat and detail sketches
Developed patterns and constructed samples for runway shows
Wrote press releases, letters to clients and company profiles
Summer 2003
Maggie Norris Couture
New York, NY
Full-time Design Internship
Sourced fabrics and trims
Created embroidery and beading layouts
Researched and presented collection inspirations
Assisted in pattern drafting, couture finishing and fittings
Arranged showroom, dressed forms and merchandised garments
1999-2002 G-Street Fabrics Washington, D.C.
Fabric Consultant
Gained expertise in textile qualities, physical properties and common uses
Assisted customers in designing and creating complete garments
Taught store-sponsored sewing classes
Dressed window models and assisted with visual merchandising
Won top sales award for department 4 times consecutively
Education
Savannah College of Art and Design
Savannah, GA
B.F.A. Fashion Design, minor in Art History
Graduated Magna Cum Laude.
Awarded Karin Shier Fashion Scholarship
Additional Skills
Proficient in Web PDM, Adobe Illustrator CS3, Photoshop CS3, Acrobat and Microsoft Office
Equally proficient in Windows XP and Mac OSX platforms
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Organized and efficient, with a strong sense of accountability and consistent follow-up
Third-degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do