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Accomplishments
•Created trend reports by translation and applying market direction in seasonal design plan
•Developed line concept through catalog
•Provided technical flats & illustrations including construction and fabric specifications for sample making including developing new fabrics, color lab dips and overseeing fits and specs
•Reviewed sample proto types and advise sampling/pattern making on fit and revisions
•Conducted fittings and production comment sessions
•Approved final technical packages for in-house production & private labels
•Worked closely with vendors through sampling and production
•Sourced new vendors in China & India
•Presented line to major retailers and sales team on meetings and trade shows
•Managed production schedule planning and pricing
•Attended and participated in US & International trade shows interacting with customers & vendors
•Work with marketing on Ads, photo shoots and special events
•Designed, developed and introduced comprehensive clothing lines under brand while keeping unique identity and style.
•Proposed new concepts and new trends for QVC Germany
•Designs sold in marketplace: Soft Surroundings, Boston Proper, Nordstrom, QVC Germany,
Norm Thompson, Orvis, Steinmart, Costco, Loehmann’s

Employment
Fashion Designer / Production Manager, Kiko Comfortable Clothing, Hialeah, FL, 3/2004 – 8/2008

Visual Merchandiser / Sample, DCOTA – Jeffrey Michaels, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 3/2003 – 3/2004

Freelance
Fashion Designer/Freelance, Multi Group – Intex Style, Inc, Hollywood, FL, 6/2008 – 12/2008

Designer Assistant/Freelance, Modfinds – Sex in the City Stylist, Aventura, FL, 3/2008

Technical Designer / Freelance, Under The Canopy Apparel, Boca Raton, FL, 8/2007 – 9/2007

Business
Owner / Operator / Designer
Franzoco Inc.(www.franzoco.com), Fort Lauderdale, FL, 8/2007 – 2/2010

AWARDS / PUBLICATIONS / TRADE SHOWS
•2009 Miami Fashion Week – Emerging Designer Finalist
•2009 AcheiUSA.com – Featured in “Our Talent”
•2008 Palm Beach Fashion Connection – Showcase Designer
•2008 Comunicando Moda – Featured designer
•2007 Denver Apparel & Accessory Market – Spotlight Designer
•2007 Art Design Fashion.com – Featured artist on costuming
•2004/2009 AIFL Best Portfolio, AIFL Best Digital Portfolio
•2003 President’s Ambassador’s Council–Student Honor Roll
•Attended/participated in Coterie, NY Moda Manhattan, Magic,
•Attended Honk Kong Fashion Week & New Delhi-India Market Show
•Fashion Industry Insiders – Fort Lauderdale Member
•Palm Beach Fashion Connection – Event Organizer

Skills:
Illustrator, Freehand, PhotoShop, QuarkXpress, Word, Excell, PageMaker
Other - Trend and Color Forecasting, Domestic and Offshore Sources

Education:
Bachelor of Science in Fashion Design
Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, Ft. Lauderdale, FL