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Work History:

SARAH JANE DESIGNS, DBA, Aliso Viejo, CA Aug-2012-Present
Freelance Designer and Consultant. Well established designer in the swimwear industry, able to provide design services from concept to production.

PERRY ELLIS INTERNATIONAL, Commerce, CA Feb 2010-Aug 2012
Senior Designer. Responsible for all aspects of design including color and trend direction, Illustrator flat sketching, design and re-work of all prints, trims, and embellishments, tech packs on WebPDM, and sample-through-production fit.

SEA AND SUN SWIMWEAR, Los Angeles, CA Apr 2009-Feb 2010
Designer. Designed and developed entire Ed Hardy Swimwear collection for 2010, reworked all bikini fits, styled Ed Hardy fashion show for Mercedes Benz Miami Fashion Week.

LUNADA BAY CORP., Anaheim, CA Feb 2003-Jan 2009
Designer. Worked on various collections including Mossimo, Lucky Brand, Betsey Johnson, OP, Becca and Anne Cole. Responsible for all aspects of design including Illustrator flat sketching, design and re-work of prints and embellishments, direct patternmakers and sewers in development and fit of designs, spec and fit pre-production samples, help coordinate the Miami Swim Show and ASR, participated in training of interns and assistant designers.

MANHATTAN BEACHWEAR, Commerce, CA Dec 2000-Oct 2002
Assistant Designer. Assisted in designing Hobie swimwear collection, organized design room, development of fabrics and trims, coordinate samples, and create line lists.

EDUCATION:
BROOKS COLLEGE, Long Beach, CA
Associate of Arts, Fashion Design, June 2000