PERSONAL BRANDING
CONSULTING
As a Designer with over fifteen years of experience in the fashion industry,
I am driven by a desire to create innovative and sustainable apparel.
Talents include women’s activewear, accessories, color and pattern design.
I would love to be your guide for any of your aesthetic needs.
OFFERING PROFESSIONAL GRADE SERVICES IN:
Fashion Designer
WARDROBE & EDITORIAL
STYLING
APPAREL & ACCESSORIES
DESIGN
Huntington Beach, California
SKETCHES & ARTWORK
EVENTS
APPAREL
portfolio
APPAREL
EVENTS
SKETCHES & ARTWORK
5.11 TACTICAL INC.
SENIOR DESIGNER,
MEN'S & WOMEN'S APPAREL
Specializing in woven and knit tops, fleece and outerwear.
Key contributor to total Men's Tops 7.3M Global Sales + 41% YOY @ 52.9% GM.
Experience
LA JOLLA GROUP
2013
2013 - 2020
FREELANCE DESIGNER, O'NEILL WOMEN'S APPAREL
METAL MULISHA, MEN'S & WOMEN'S APPAREL
Research and identify trend directions while maintaining the brand's identity.
Create SMU's for various accounts, including Macy's, Tilly's and Pac Sun.
FOX RACING INC.
2010 - 2013
DESIGNER, MEN'S WOVENS & KNIT TOPS
Responsible for design, fit and technical execution of Men's woven and knit tops.
Manage Associate Designer of Woven Bottoms.
Create original yarn-dye woven plaid patterns for Men's woven and knit tops.
Travel to Asia for proto reviews and to inspect quality before production.
QUIKSILVER INC.
BB DAKOTA
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
2008 - 2010
2007 - 2008
2003 - 2007
DESIGNER, MEN'S KNIT, WOVEN & FLEECE TOPS
ASSISTANT DESIGNER, WOMEN'S CONTEMPORARY APPAREL
ASSISTANT DESIGNER, MEN'S & WOMEN'S APPAREL
FAM BRANDS
SENIOR DESIGNER,
WOMEN'S ACTIVEWEAR
Collaborate with VP of Design and Product Development and Sr. Design team to create athleisure apparel for Eddie Bauer, MarMaxx and Academy Sports.
Delivered on product lines that are consistent with client’s needs, as well as on trend and at competitive pricepoints.
2021
CONVERSE INc.
FREELANCER, APPAREL & ACCESSORIES
With direction from Design Director, used advanced design skills to create original, innovative concepts and designs that appropriately reflect Converse's design philosophy & standards.
Elevated design image, product performance, and targeted consumers. Contributed to seasonal creative strategy for special make-ups, collaborations, licensing, CTM Apparel projects and Accessories.
2022
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
OTIS COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN
BFA, FASHION DESIGN 2002-2006
FLAT SKETCHING
HAND ILLUSTRATION
ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR & PHOTOSHOP
MICROSOFT PROFICIENT
PLAID & PATTERN YARN-DYE DESIGN
MUNSELL COLOR TEST EXPERT
SEWING
DRAPING
PATTERN DRAFTING
EFFECTIVE COLLABORATOR
EXCELLENT COMMUNICATOR
EXPERIENCED INTERNATIONAL TRAVELLER
PRODUCT & TALENT MANAGER
FLUENT IN SPANISH
EDUCATION
TECHNICAL SKILLS
A bit about me...
From about age five I knew I wanted to be a Fashion Designer... my earliest memories are shading on Fashion Plates, operating a My Little Pony sewing machine, and snatching spare buttons from shirts (not something I'm proud of but I used them to practice sewing). Decades later and I still love being a Designer.
My journey in fashion has led me to unexpected opportunities in Action Sports, Menswear and Tactical. Through these experiences I discovered my focus; to design products that elevate a consumer's lifestyle by enhancing comfort and style while uncompromising in quality and value.
I look at each new design challenge as an opportunity to grow and refine my skillset and am keen to learn new methods and approaches. Creativity, adaptability, and innovation are at the heart of how I approach my craft. I’m at my best when engaging in thorough research and developing inspired design concepts that will go on to drive product and brand identity.
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