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Designer- Tommy bahama

December 2019 - Present​

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• Designs Women’s 1st Layer knit tops from concept to completion

• Presents trend, line edits, & development samples to leadership & cross-functional partners

• Creates detailed sketches, innovative product designs, & technical detail sheets with construction call outs

• Researches, interprets, & applies market trends appropriate to the brand

• Manages, develops, & approves seasonal trims & embellishments

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Senior Designer- Garan, Inc.

December 2016 - June 2019

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• Led the Newborn/Infant Boys & Layette department which included design assistants, associates, technical designers, & graphic designers

• Managed seasonal design development by creating trend-appropriate design concepts & coordinating the timely execution of sample development

• Created detailed sketches, innovative product designs, & technical detail sheets with construction call outs

• Presented color/trend, line edits, & development samples to the buyers

• Traveled to overseas factories to work on development sampling and technical fittings for entire Newborn department

• Participated in all fittings from proto to finished production sample

• Responsible for lab-dips, knit-downs, trims, & strike-off approvals

• Worked directly with the company’s advertising agency on the brand’s social media, website, and seasonal photoshoots

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Designer- Garan, Inc.

January 2015 - December 2016

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• Designed Newborn/Infant Boys line & Layette collections from concept to completion each season

• Created trend research books with latest trims, fabrics, themes, & silhouettes for each upcoming season

• Prepared & attended presentations for buyer meetings including color/trend presentations, line edits, & development samples

• Traveled to Asia to tour and work with factories on sampling & approvals

• Sourced all new fabric & trim requests to overseas factories 

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Associate Designer- Garan, Inc.

January 2014 - January 2015

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• Designed in the Infant/Toddler Boys department

• Maintained line sheets, created technical sketches with construction call outs, & artwork pitch sheets

• Traveled to Europe for market research & trend shopping for entire boys department

• Managed & contributed to departmental projects, such as market comparison & retail analysis projects

• Responsible for hiring & managing interns

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Assistant Designer- Garan, Inc.

June 2012-  January 2014

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• Designed in the Infant/Toddler Girl department

• Created CAD art including technical flats, line plans, artwork pitches, & trim pitches

• Researched & created extensive competitor & designer market analysis book, & worked on large-scale trend rigging for each season

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Assistant Designer- NYC Knitwear

June 2011 - June 2012

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• Designed in the Missy sweaters & cut and sew department

• Researched & created seasonal color boards, trend research boards, & concept boards featuring newest yarns, stitches, & silhouettes

• Created CAD designs such as technical flats, pattern layouts, & color renderings

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Intern- Victoria's Secret

June 2010 - July 2010

• Worked in denim & casual wovens department for the catalog/online store