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COATS, Charlotte, NC
Artist- April 2013 to present
Manages creative process for licensed lines for chain stores including Wal-mart, Michaels, Joann
Lines include Laura Ashley, Zandra Rhodes, Tim Holtz, Kit Miles, Vicki Payne, Luella Doss and
Kathy Davis
Produces artwork for licensed lines
Oversees S/O process
CATHERINES, Charming Shoppes, Bensalem, PA
Senior Textile Designer- 2011 to 2013
Creates new, original print designs for target market.
Generates multiple colorways appropriate for individual product categories and deliveries.
Renders purchased artwork into technical repeats.
FREELANCE TEXTILE DESIGNER, Philadelphia, PA
Textile Designer- 2000 to present
Fashion forward trend, color and concept presentations.
Develops original textile designs that exceed customer expectations.
Prairie New York Carters Vineyard Vines Keri Golf
Lilly Pulitzer Adaptive Textiles Wallquest, Inc. Mobile Toile
York Wallcoverings Grey Gardens Charming Shoppes Ropa Bebe
HARTSTRINGS, Strafford, PA
LITTLE MAVEN by Tori Spelling, Strafford, PA
Textile Designer- 2008 to 2009
Develops original prints and patterns for infant to tween customer.
Reworks purchased artwork for target customer.
Researches print, trend and color direction 6-12 months ahead of season.
Print and color production approvals.
LILLY PULITZER, Sugartown Worldwide, Inc., King of Prussia, PA
Designer, Print and Concept Development- 2001-2006
Manages four designers from concept to print production.
Designs original prints.
Works with Creative Director on seasonal print, color and concept direction.
Print and color production approvals.
Travels to factories for domestic and international production printing.
Design liaison for licensed home product line.
EDUCATION
PHILADELPHIA UNIVERSITY, Philadelphia, PA
Master of Science in Textile Design- May 2001 -Textile Print Design
TENNESSEE TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY, Cookeville, TN
Bachelor of Fine Art- December 1997 -Fiber Arts
COMPUTER SKILLS
Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Mac/ Windows
NedGraphics Design Studio PrimaVision MS Office Suite
U4ia Kaledo Print and Weave
CONTINUEING EDUCATION
FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, New York, New York
MUSÉE DE IIMPRESSION, Mulhouse, France
AATCC, Concept to Consumer Conference, Greenville, NC
DIGITAL PRINTING CONFERENCE, Philadelphia, PA
