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EXPERIENCE
Freelance Designer, New York, NY
Assistant Designer
Aug 2004-present
Clients: Kay Unger, Gap, Banana Republic, Lizatti, Caribbean Joe, Renaldo Barnette and Roytex.
Thoroughly preparing tech packs, style sheets, embroidery layouts and print layouts.
Ensured harmony throughout the brand by collaborating with and influencing other teams/departments.
Kay Unger New York, New York, NY
Associate Designer
Aug 2002- Oct 2004
Designed daytime dresses, suits, and separates - directed by Kay Unger.
Invented new style boards as well as new systems for style archiving.
Proficiently researched and developed all color, theme, fabric, trim, beading, embroidery and embellishment.
Attentively and efficiently supervised all sample room employees, while managing factory communications.
Achieved smooth production schedules by directing and organizing the activities of the production department with the design department.
Successfully implemented current and emerging trends into collections through meetings with buyers.
7th on Sixth, New York, NY
Captain
Sept & Feb 1998-2004
Enhanced designer and PR experience by resourcefully addressing and foreseeing needs and requests.
Delegated responsibilities for hundreds of volunteers in runway set-up and takedown, as well as press kit distribution.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Kay Cameron, New York, NY
Actress/ Dancer Oct 2004- Apr 2009
Performed in Theatre, Film, Commercials, and Television.
EDUCATION
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 1999-2002
BS: Textile & Apparel, Cornell Design League, International Fashion Show, Deans List.
NYU, New York, NY 1998-1999
Transferred 32 credits, Fashion Business Association.
Yansi Fugel, New York, NY Summer 2001
Womens Wear Design Intern/ Assistant
DKNY, New York, NY Summer 2000
Mens Wear & Womens Knit Design Intern
SKILLS/ASSOCIATIONS/HONORS
CAD: Photoshop & Illustrator, WebPDM, Hand Illustration, Flats, Draping, Sewing, Patternmaking, Microsoft Office and Access.
Designs for Kay Unger New York highlighted in WWD July 2003.
