Experience
Proper Notice   March 2011 - June 2013
Global Design Concepts   February 2007 - May 2009
The Betesh Group  2005 - 2007

Skills
Typography, Logo Design, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, Business Cards, Mac, Image Editing, Photography, Vector Illustration, Photoshop, Invitations, Stationery, Graphics, Art Direction, Layout, Catalogs, Concept Development, Posters, Visual Communication, Flyers, Brochures, Sketching, Digital Photography, Branding, Packaging, Concept Design, Screen Printing, Fashion Design, Fashion, Painting, High-end Retouching, Corporate Identity, Image Manipulation

Education
School of Visual Arts   2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Photography

Experience
Metamorphosis NYC - L & Leung Design Group   March 2012 - Present
Concept One Accessories  September 2010 - March 2012
Global Design Concepts   August 2007 - September 2010
Rand Display International   June 2003 - August 2005

Skills
Handbags, Fashion Illustration, Trend, Concept Development, Trend Analysis, Tech Packs, Sketching, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustration, Graphics, Graphic Design, Fashion Design, Fashion, Art Direction, Apparel, Adobe Creative Suite, Textiles, Illustrator

Education
Syracuse University   2003 — 2007
BFA, Illustration

Experience
Global Design Concepts   May 2010 - Present

Skills
Apparel, Trend Analysis, Tech Packs, Private Label, Textile Design, CPFR, Jewelry, Global Sourcing, Sketching, Sourcing, Inventory Management, Technical Drawing, Illustrator

Education
University of Nevada-Las Vegas   1988 — 1992
Hotel Managment

Experience
Self Employed  March 2015 - Present
Harlem Geek   August 2009 - Present
Accessory Innovations  August 2010 - February 2015
Idea Nuova  August 2009 - August 2010
Global Design Concepts   June 2005 - May 2009
Accessory Network  2003 - 2005
NUVO Accessories Ltd.   February 2002 - May 2003
Fisher-Price  June 1999 - May 2000

Skills
Illustration, Fashion Design, Character Animation, Concept Development, Sketching, Fashion, Creative Direction, Graphic Design, Illustrator, Apparel, Brand Development, Adobe Creative Suite, Layout, Logo Design, Art Direction, Trend, Toy Design

Education
Fashion Institute of Technology   1997 — 1999
Toy Design, Graphic Design, Sculpture, Painting, Illustrating

Experience
Global Design Concepts   April 2011 - Present
FAB/STARPOINT  May 2007 - March 2011

Skills
Trend, Fashion, Apparel, Sales, Merchandising, Microsoft Excel, Wholesale, Visual Merchandising, Retail, Fashion Design, Brand Development, Private Label, Product Development, Trade Shows

Education
Binghamton University   2002 — 2006
BA, Psychology, Anthropology

Experience
Global Design Concepts   Production ManagerAccessory Network1999 - 2007
Pyramid Handbags   1992 - 1999

Education
Buffalo State College   1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Science, Business

Experience
Self /Various   I currently Paint in my studio with acrylic & oil as well as create art in mixed media. I just put up my first solo Art show at Jade in Forest Hills. I teach a private student illustrator & photoshop once a week. I am also freelancing designing original art for an accessory company including allover prints.
Accessory Network / Accessory Innovations (Department was sold from one Co. to the other)   July 2007 - December 2009
World Wide Dreams   2005 - 2006
Global Design Concepts   2004 - 2005
Brand Advertising   December 2002 - 2004
ADesign FX   2000 - 2001

Skills
Oil Painting, Hand Drawing, Photoshop, Graphics, Illustration, Creative Direction, Concept Development, Sketching, Illustrator, Art, Logo Design, Art Direction, Corporate Branding, Posters

Education
Art Students Leauge   2007 — 2009
Fine Art

clarivoyant center of hawaii   2001 — 2008
Ordained Minister, Meditation/ Energy Work/ Teaching Meditation

Fashion Institute of Technology   1997 — 1999
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Graphic Design

Fashion Institute of Technology   1995 — 1997
Associate's degree, Advertising Design

School of visual life
painting, everyday....

Experience
Global Design Concepts   September 2014 - Present
Global Design Concepts   2013 - 2014
InterAsian Resources Group LLC  May 2011 - September 2013
Tri-Coastal Design  August 2010 - May 2011
Interasian Resources Group LLC  June 1999 - August 2010
DuPont  1994 - 1999
Hue, Inc.   1990 - 1993
Etra Handbags, Inc.   1983 - 1990
Marshall Field's  1980 - 1983
Macy's  1975 - 1980

Skills
Handbags, Strategic Planning, Merchandising, Product Development, Sales, Marketing, Global Sourcing, Trend Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, Fashion, Business Strategy, Strategy, Apparel, Creative Direction, Footwear, Pricing, Trend, Fashion Design, Leather, Textiles, Brand Management, Luxury Goods, Wholesale, Leadership, Brand Development, Sportswear, Assortment, Visual Merchandising, Packaging, Product Marketing, Styling, Tech Packs, Trade Shows, Jewelry, Product Design, Consumer Products, Cross-functional Team..., Inventory Management, Merchandise Planning, Multi-channel Retail, Shoes, Brand Licensing, Purchasing, Import, Fit, Cosmetics, P&L Management, Target Costing, Sketching

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
BS, Interior Design, Art History

Experience
Associated Pension Consultants, Inc.   February 2015 - Present
Transamerica  April 2009 - October 2014
Global Design Concepts   March 2008 - October 2008
Ralph Lauren  January 2007 - February 2008
LT Apparel Group  May 2006 - December 2006
Kenneth Cole Productions  November 2002 - May 2006
Ralph Lauren  March 2000 - October 2002

Education
Rider University   1993 — 1997
B.S. in Business Administration, Finance, General

Experience
Global Design Concepts   June 2014 - January 2015
Children's Apparel Network  January 2008 - May 2014
Childrens Apparel Network  2005 - 2008
Children's Apparel Network  September 1998 - 2005
H.I.S. International   February 1995 - August 1998

Skills
Licensing, Retail Buying, Import, Apparel, Merchandising, Product Development, Brand Development, Trend Analysis, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Fashion, Trend, Wholesale, Retail, Forecasting, Marketing, Brand Management, Marketing Strategy, Creative Direction

Education
Fordham University
BA, Marketing

The Bronx High School of Science

Experience
Frank La Mendola Design Consulting   September 2012 - Present
L&F USA  November 2011 - August 2012
Global Design Concepts   October 2010 - August 2011
Isabella Fiore  2008 - 2009
Frank La Mendola, LLC   2002 - 2007
The Trebbianno Group. LLC   1999 - 2002
Accessory Network  1996 - 1999

Skills
Global Sourcing, Brand Management, Marketing, Leadership, Trend Analysis, Merchandising, Fashion Design, Private Label, Textiles, Trend Forecasting, Product Development, Creative Direction

Education
Fashion Institute of Technology

Parsons School of Design

Traphagen School of Fashion

Experience
Xtreme Time Inc.   June 2013 - Present
MZ Berger  November 2008 - May 2013
Global Design Concepts   July 2007 - November 2008
Copley Society of art  June 2006 - August 2006
Conover Mayer Studio   July 2005 - August 2005

Skills
Microsoft Office, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, Photoshop, Photography, iMovie, iDVD, Filemaker Pro, Adobe Creative Suite, Fashion Design, Presentations, Trend Forecasting, Mockups, Watches, Packaging

Education
Syracuse University   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Illustration, Summa Cum Laude

Experience
Fast Forward LLC   August 2009 - Present
FrenzGroup   July 2009 - February 2013
Global Design Concepts   June 2004 - February 2007
The Betesh Group  March 2002 - June 2004
HoildayFair   May 1998 - March 2002

Education
Fashion Institute of Technology   1994 — 1998

Experience
Reps Electronics/ MicroPro Corp   September 1998 - Present
ACX  2010 - 2015
Global Design Concepts   2013 - 2014
GRANDMAX   June 2012 - May 2013
PerfPower Corporation "EcoReady Company"   January 2009 - June 2012
Go Green Sales & Service, Inc.   June 2009 - May 2012
Micro Advantage   March 2000 - January 2004
Sony Corporation of America  July 1979 - August 1996

Skills
Consumer Electronics, Sales Management, Product Development, Product Marketing, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Retail, Product Management, Strategic Planning, Merchandising, Sales, Team Building, Competitive Analysis, Account Management, Consumer Products, Negotiation, Sales Operations, Forecasting, Business Strategy, Marketing, Start-ups, Business Development, Business Planning, Management, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Budgets, Pricing, Channel, Key Account Management, B2B, Selling, Market Planning, Customer Satisfaction, Cross-functional Team..., Direct Sales, Trade Shows, Multi-channel Marketing, Channel Partners, Product Launch, Strategy, Key Account Development, Sales Process, P&L Management, Strategic Partnerships, Marketing Management, Income Statement, International Sales, Profit, Enterprise Software

Education
City University of New York
Marketing and Hospitality

Experience
Captiv8 Promotions  December 2013 - Present
BioPlus Specialty Pharmacy  June 2013 - October 2013
Florida School of Holistic Living   October 2012 - October 2013
State Farm Insurance  January 2012 - May 2012
Global Design Concepts   June 2010 - December 2011

Skills
Sales, Accounts Receivable, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Accounts Payable, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Social Media, Facebook, Public Speaking, Social Networking, Telephone Skills, Management, Market Research, Leadership, Retail, Marketing, Teamwork, Time Management, Merchandising, Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing

Education
University of Central Florida   2009 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

Experience
Global Design Concepts   May 2014 - Present
lfusa  October 2010 - December 2013
Wear Me Apparel/Kids Headquarters   March 1998 - December 2013
Fantasia Acessories   January 1991 - April 1998
Ministry of Works   January 1979 - November 1986

Skills
Sales, Team Building, Retail, Outlook, Microsoft Word, Visual Merchandising, Time Management, Purchasing, Microsoft Excel, SAP, Microsoft Office, Teamwork, Customer Satisfaction, Tiny Term, Excel, Customer Relations, Data Entry, Spreadsheets, AS400 system, Fashion, Inventory Management

Education
Nassau Community College   1993 — 1996
Associate, Business Administration

Rio Claro Secondary   1972 — 1976

Experience
Triboro Quilt Manufacturing Corp.  May 2008 - Present
Global Design Concepts   March 2006 - April 2008
Dolly, Inc.   August 1996 - March 2006
InterMetro Industries  1993 - August 1996
Rubbermaid Commercial Products  1988 - 1992

Skills
Product Design, Product Development, Sketching, Industrial Design, Design Strategy, Concept Development, Design Thinking, Toys, Packaging, Concept Generation, Design Management, Strategic Design, Trend Analysis, Rendering, Creative Direction, Art Direction, Merchandising, Logo Design, Product Innovation, Rapid Prototyping, Consumer Products, Concept Design, Trend, Experience Design, Illustrator, Fashion Design

Education
University of Cincinnati   1983 — 1988
BS, Industrial Design

Experience
Franklin Township Board of Education  March 2014 - Present
threeAsFour  February 2011 - Present
Global Design Concepts   March 1999 - February 2011
Worldwide Dreams, LLC  August 1998 - March 1999
Adrienne Vittadini, Inc   July 1995 - July 1998

Skills
Product Development, Trend Analysis, Textiles, Sourcing, Apparel, Retail, Fashion, Global Sourcing, Marketing, Private Label, Trend, Sales, Forecasting, Project Management, Brand Development, Merchandising, Production Managment, Tech Packs, Wholesale, Fashion Design, Management, Styling, Wovens, Sewing, Medical Billing, Medical Records, Medical Assisting, Brand Management, E-commerce, Trade Shows, Marketing Strategy, Start-ups, Negotiation, Footwear, Fit, Jewelry, Sportswear, Fluent in Arabic,..., Computer Literate

Education
Lycee Franco-Libanais
Baccalaureat, Sciences

University of Maryland College Park
Bachelor of Science, General Biological Sciences

Experience
Global Design Concepts   March 2015 - Present
ACME International Enterprises, Inc. / Silverack LLC   April 2014 - March 2015
Innovative Designs, LLC   May 2006 - March 2014
Martin Designs, Inc.   December 2004 - April 2006
Accessory Network Group  April 1998 - December 2004

Skills
Retail, Private Label, Merchandising, Management, Apparel, Sales, Trend Analysis, Fashion, Wholesale, Trend, Visual Merchandising, Product Development, Forecasting, Inventory Management, Global Sourcing, Assortment, Sourcing, Inventory Control

Education
Skidmore College
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration

Experience
Splashlight  April 2014 - Present
Freelance  February 2013 - March 2014
Gilt Groupe, Jetsetter, & Gilt City   October 2008 - February 2013
Steven Alan  January 2006 - October 2008
Global Design Concepts   May 2005 - August 2005
Eenamaria   September 2004 - December 2004

Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Sketching, Concept Development, Pattern Design, Garment construction, High-end Retouching, Color Correction, Sewing, E-commerce, Photography, Image Manipulation, Mac, Art Direction

Education
Pratt Institute   2001 — 2005
BA, Industrial Design

Page High School   1996 — 2000
Diploma, BA Industrial Design

Experience
Lisa Tomei   July 2015 - Present
The Northwest Company  August 2003 - July 2015
Global Design Concepts   November 2002 - August 2003
Pyramid Accessories   December 1999 - June 2002
The Walt Disney Company  June 1996 - October 1999

Skills
Packaging, Graphic Design, InDesign, Illustrator, Art Direction, Creative Direction, Licensing, Illustration, Concept Development, Adobe Creative Suite, Textiles, Graphics, Logo Design, Typography

Education
Fashion Institute of Technology   1992 — 1996
BFA, Illustration

Experience
Rugged Equipment  July 2012 - Present
Fantasia Accessories  February 2012 - Present
Global Design Concepts   September 2006 - February 2012
Accessory Network  March 2004 - September 2006

Skills
Illustrator, Fashion, Illustration, Graphic Design, Retail, Concept Development, Pattern, Graphics, Merchandising, Private Label, Trend Analysis, Sketching, Photoshop, Handbags, Art, Fashion Design, Product Development, Trend

Education
Parsons School of Design   2000 — 2003
BFA, Communication Design

Experience
Accessory Exchange  July 2010 - Present
Global Design Concepts   July 2009 - July 2010
Stone Mountain Accessories   August 2006 - November 2008
Global Design Concepts   August 2003 - August 2006
Cudlie and Conffetti   July 2000 - August 2003

Skills
Trend Analysis, Fashion Design, Fashion, Illustrator, Apparel, Illustration, Adobe Creative Suite, Brand Management, Concept Design, Trend, Leather, Handbags, Tech Packs, Bags, Creative Direction, Sketching, Textiles, Textile Design, Concept Development, Fashion Illustration, Styling, Sportswear, Brand Development, Merchandising, Product Development, Accessories, Art Direction, Private Label

Education
Syracuse University   1996 — 2000
BFA, Advertising and Communication design

Experience
Global Design Concepts   October 2014 - Present

Skills
Social Media, PowerPoint, Spanish, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Public Relations, Facebook, Marketing Strategy, Microsoft Word, Market Research, Blogging, Merchandising, Sales, Management, Marketing, Outlook, Fashion

Education
Fairfield University   2012 — 2013
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Pepperdine University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS)

The Ursuline School   2001 — 2008
High School Diploma

Experience
Global Design Concepts   2005 - 2010
Creative Salon Concepts Inc   2001 - 2005
Monarch Luggage, Inc / Verdi International   1991 - 2001

Skills
Forecasting, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Accounting, Financial Reporting, QuickBooks, Sourcing, Strategic Financial..., Management, Retail, C, Accounts Payable, Budgets, Cash Flow, Leadership, Inventory Management, Fashion, Tax, Wholesale, Trend Analysis

Education
N Y U Graduate School of Business
Accounting

University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School
B S, Economics

Experience
Global Design Concepts   Vice President Men's DivisionABG Accessories, Inc.2013 - Present
Stardoll  2012 - Present
Superstarwine   2010 - January 2012
Regal Wine Company  2008 - 2010
Premier Cru  2007 - 2008
Drew Pearson Marketing  1998 - 2003

Skills
Merchandising, Licensing, Product Development, Retail, Brand Management, Marketing Strategy, Brand Licensing, Sales Management, Sales, Consumer Products, Negotiation, Wine, Business Development, Start-ups, Marketing, Apparel, Product Marketing, Toys, Advertising, Strategic Partnerships, E-commerce, New Business Development, Brand Development

Education
Professional Culinary Institute

University of North Texas

University of Oklahoma

Experience
Global Design Concepts   August 2003 - Present
IMT Accessories   September 1997 - August 2003
Host for Her   February 1995 - November 1997

Skills
Brand Development, Illustration, Illustrator, Fashion Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Tech Packs, Logo Design, Graphic Design, Apparel, Concept Development, Fashion, Layout, Art Direction, Trend, Catalogs, Technical Design, Mood Boards, Textile Design, Graphics, Textiles

Education
Fashion Institute of Technology   1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Science (BS), Fashion/Apparel Design

Experience
Information Solutions  2011 - Present
Core Force   2010 - Present
Global Design Concepts   April 2002 - Present

Skills
Windows Server, Hyper-V, Microsoft SQL Server, Computer Hardware, SAN, Virtualization, VMware, Microsoft Exchange, Active Directory, Microsoft Dynamics SL, Network Administration, iSCSI, Microsoft DNS, Data Warehousing, Symantec Antivirus

Education
Voronezh State Technical University   1985 — 1992
Master’s Degree