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Versatile and highly competent design professional working in the apparel industry with demonstrated success in leading the design and execution of categories of responsibility from inception to finished product. Expertise in identifying must-have trends and items through market analysis, trend research, domestic and international travel. Proven track record of creating & delivering trend presentations and general line to customers over twenty times a year. Possess designing skills with the ability to analyze issues, devise continuous process improvements and incorporate initiatives to increase efficiency, streamline operations and decrease overall expenses with minimal resources.

~ Awarded business with the world's largest retailer for 95% of US men's PLB fashion headwear business for SS '13 and FW '13 resulting in a SS '13 increase to 1.7 million units at Bioworld Merchandising ~
~ Assisted in opening Forever 21 men's business from a brand new business to over $1M and account for approx. 300,000 units a year in less than 3 years at Bioworld Merchandising ~
~ Innovated head and hand category, delivering approx. $2.7M sales/ 17% above previous year at Target Corp. ~

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Creative and Strategic Leadership & Planning
In Store & Online Brand Assortments & Product Deliveries
Design Development and Fashion & Technical Drawing
Product Design & Analysis and Developing Collections
Fabric Management & Process Development
Market Analysis & Trend Research
Accessory / Headwear Design & Directing Customers
Multitasking in Fast-paced Environments
Highly Organized and Strong Analytical Abilities
Articulate Oral and Written Communication
Quick Problem Resolution & Decision Making
Client Relationship Management
Continuous Process Improvement and Innovation
Team Building, Training and Development