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Work Experience
2008 - 2016
Woven Designer, Freelance
• Macy’s / Charter Club– Women’s Woven, NYC
Senior Designer, Freelance
• Polo Ralph Lauren- Women’s Knits
Designer, Freelance
• Kohl’s/ Princess Vera by Vera Wang - Woven/ Knit tops/sweaters / dresses and handbags
• Appareline Inc., / Urban Outfitters brands - Woven/ Knit tops and dresses
• Jones Apparel/ Jessica Simpson Sportswear - Woven/ Knit
• Liz Claiborne/ Dana Buchman - Woven / Knit / Sweater

10/2004 - 03//2008 - Woven Designer, Women’s Sportswear for Axcess/Stamp10/Tint, Liz Claiborne Inc. NY/NJ
- Successfully handled woven design for 3 brands simultaneously. Established, nurtured and strengthened these brands
- Coordinated the re-launch for the premium denim brand “Tint” (sold in J.C. Penny)
- Analyzed sales reports & marketing feedback. Collaborated with merchandisers in development of line
- Created new lines from concept to final production for the 6 seasons of each year
- Sourced prints, fabrics, and trims globally
- Reviewed samples and provided fit comments to product development team. Ensured all design details were correct before approving for production
- Traveled overseas and negotiated prices style by style with international factories ensured the highest level of quality and integrity within our price range
- Set up show rooms to present new lines for each season

08/2003 - 10/2004 - Designer, Junior Sports Wear (including cut & sew knit/denim) Design USA. Inc. /Crest Jean NY
- Developed new lines for all seasons including garments, graphic design, sample production, and market research

05/2002 - 08/2003 - Designer, Women & Men’s Outerwear at WhetBlu/Jim & Marylou NY, NY
- Responsible for creation of a new line from concept to production
- Elevated brand to a higher price point by targeting a different customer. Updated brand’s image and facilitated entry to Bloomingdale’s.

1998 - 2001 - China Garment Design Co., Ltd Beijing, CN.
Job Title: Senior Designer
- Led and managed a design team of 5 associates, worked with contracted companies - including leather and ladies’ sportswear companies.

Education
Beijing Institute of Clothing Technology Beijing, China - Fashion Design Art Bachelor

SAGA International Design Center, Copenhagen, Denmark - Scholarship Recipient - Advanced Fur Design Course

Languages
Chinese (Mandarin) and English