Experience
Retail Studies Organization  September 2011 - Present
Kenneth Cole Productions  June 2014 - August 2014
Kay Unger New York   May 2013 - July 2013
Adrianna Papell  June 2012 - August 2012
Camp and Campus   September 2010 - September 2011
Samuel Field YM/YWHA  June 2011 - August 2011
Fashion Institute of Technology  December 2009 - April 2010

Skills
Social Media, Fashion, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, BlueCherry, Retail

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Apparel Merchandising

Experience
Nation Design  2011 - Present
Babies R Us  March 2011 - October 2011
Tommy Hilfiger  November 2010 - January 2011
Jones New York  September 2010 - November 2010
Liz Claiborne  July 2010 - July 2010
Marubeni Corporation  2007 - 2008
Yellow River   2003 - 2007
Bigio   2001 - 2003
Kay Unger New York   2000 - 2001
Melinda Eng, Eveningwear   1998 - 1998

Skills
Sportswear, Fabric Development, Trend Analysis, Merchandising, Fashion Illustration, Wovens, Cut & Sew, Dresses, Tops, Denim, Outerwear, Accessories, Illustrator, Photoshop, CAD, Embroidery, Print Design, Draping, Yarn, Tech Packs, Technical Drawing, Childrenswear, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Graphic Design, Public Relations, Materials Management, Bag Design, Scarves, Jewelry Design

Education
Parsons School of Design
AAS

Parsons School of Design

Syracuse University
B.S.

Experience
Diamonds International  July 2012 - Present
Lazard  June 2008 - Present
Rainbow Apparel Companies   November 2008 - June 2012
Kay Unger New York   June 2007 - August 2007
Nina McLemore Inc  June 2006 - August 2006

Skills
Microsoft Office, Competitive Analysis, Negotiation, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Fashion, Event Planning, Social Networking, Facebook, Social Media, Apparel, Merchandising, Forecasting, Sales, Retail

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science, Major in Apparel Merchandising. Minors in Business, Spanish, and Sociology

Experience
Kay Unger New York   June 2015 - Present
New York & Company  May 2013 - Present
New York & Company  March 2014 - June 2015
M60 Miss Sixty Dresses / Prairie NY   February 2012 - April 2013
Freelance Design & Consulting   October 2011 - January 2012
Phoebe Couture   January 2006 - January 2011
Phoebe Couture   July 2003 - December 2005
Anthropologie  February 2001 - April 2003
Plume Inc.   July 2000 - January 2001
Gabriele Sanders   March 1998 - June 2000

Skills
Photoshop, Illustrator, Wovens, Textiles, Draping, Dresses, Sportswear, Team Management, Trend Forecasting, Trend & Color Research, Hand sketching, Computer illustration, Sketching, Fashion

Education
Fashion Institute of Technology   1996 — 2000
Associates of Applied Science, Fashion Design

Experience
New York and Company  August 2014 - Present
New York and Company  March 2012 - August 2014
MIX - NY BRAND STUDIO   November 2010 - March 2012
Adrianna Papell  2010 - 2010
J. Mendel  January 2009 - June 2009
Vera Wang  September 2008 - December 2008
Kay Unger New York   2004 - 2004

Skills
Microsoft Excel, Hand Drawn Flats, Fashion Illustration, Web PDM / Web PLM, Illustrator / Photoshop, Wovens, Illustrator, Tops, Tech Packs, Textiles, Fashion, Draping, Photoshop, Mood Boards

Education
Fashion Institute of Technology   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Fashion/Apparel Design

Experience
Kay Unger New York   October 2014 - Present
Werkstatt   October 2012 - October 2014
Betsey Johnson  January 2011 - May 2012
Peruvian Connection  October 2009 - January 2011
Calypso St. Barth  October 2008 - October 2009
Selia Yang   2006 - 2008
Keiko New York   2002 - 2006
Freelance Pattern Maker   1996 - 2002

Skills
Draping, Tech Packs, Pattern, Sewing, Apparel, Fitting, Fashion Illustration, Wovens, Fashion, Knitwear, Styling, Outerwear, Pattern Design, Technical Design, Pattern Making, Fit

Education
Fashion Institute of Technology   2014 — 2014
Associate's degree, Technical design

Fashion Institute of Technology   2004 — 2007
Associate's degree, Pattern Maker

Technical University of Budapest   1992 — 1996
Associate's degree, Pattern Maker

Experience
Pret Interpret Clothing PVT. LTD.   December 2014 - Present
The Donna Karan Company, LLC.   May 2014 - November 2014
alice + olivia  January 2013 - May 2014
alice + olivia  April 2011 - January 2013
Independent Design Consultant  December 2010 - April 2011
Kay Unger New York   July 2007 - November 2010
TSE  January 2007 - February 2007

Skills
Embellishment, Product Development, Beading, Embroidery, Evening Wear, Apparel Sourcing, Apparel

Education
Rhode Island School of Design   2003 — 2007
BFA, Apparel Design

Germantown Friends School   1989 — 2003
High School Diploma

Experience
Avon  2008 - 2014
Kay Unger New York   January 2006 - February 2008
Brinsights, LLC (Figure Magazine)   July 2005 - January 2006

Skills
Event Planning, Sales Management..., Trend Forecasting, Business Coaching, Strategic Planning, Project Planning, Business Development, Leadership Development, Marketing Strategy, Visual Merchandising, Public Relations, Building Relationships, Team Building, Brand Management, Brand Development, Customer Service, Retention Strategies, New Business Development, Cross-functional Team..., Public Speaking, Community Engagement, Sales Presentations, Presentation Coaching, Organizational..., Creative Problem Solving, Event Management, New Product..., Trend Analysis, Account Management, Recruiting, Recruitment Advertising, Project Management, Fundraising, Expense Management, Market Research, Product Launch, Cosmetics, Skin Care Products, Sales Management, Direct Marketing, Direct Sales, Community Outreach, Trunk Shows, Fashion Design, Fashion Shows

Education
International Academy of Design and Technology-Tampa   2002 — 2005
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Fashion Desigen and Marketing

Brevard Community College   1997 — 1999
Associate's degree, Business Administration and Management, General

Experience
Kay Unger New York   January 2013 - Present
Kay Unger New York   April 2011 - January 2013
Kay Unger New York   July 2010 - April 2011
HSN  October 2009 - July 2010
The Rainmaker Network   April 2009 - August 2009
Heidi Merrick, Studio   April 2009 - August 2009
Victoria's Secret Pink  June 2008 - August 2008
Summer Stage Central Park   2008 - 2008

Skills
Pattern, Sketching, Illustrator, Marketing, Fashion, Wovens, Sewing, Fit, Trend Analysis, Tech Packs, Fashion Design, Textiles, Merchandising, Brand Development, Fashion Illustration, Dresses, Styling, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Creative Direction, Draping, French, Private Label, Fitting

Education
Auburn University   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (BS), Bachelor of Arts (BA), Apparel Merchandising, Design & Production Management; French Language

Columbus State University

David H. Hickman High School   2002 — 2004

Experience
South Brunswick High School  March 2008 - Present
Xcel Brands, Inc.   September 2013 - December 2013
Chilewich Sultan LLC  August 2013 - August 2013
Kay Unger New York   July 2012 - August 2012
Free People  November 2007 - March 2008
Anthropologie  May 2005 - January 2006

Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, PDM, Illustration, Patterning, Draping, Sewing, Weaving, Knitting, Beading, Garment Fitting, Lesson Planning, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Public Speaking, Delegation, Leadership, Textiles, Fitting, Mood Boards, Fashion Design, Embroidery, Machine Embroidery, Styling, Trend Forecasting, Tech Packs, Organization, Presentations, Adobe Design Programs, Couture, Sweaters, Knitwear, Wovens, Fabric Selection, Teaching, Fashion Illustration, Fashion, Trims, Pattern Design

Education
Philadelphia University   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Fashion/Apparel Design

Experience
Bernard Chaus, Inc  December 2012 - Present
Susan Lawrence  November 2011 - December 2012
JPC Trading Crop.   February 2007 - January 2010
Kay Unger New York   May 2006 - February 2007
Echotex Inc.   March 2004 - May 2006

Skills
Tech Packs, Wovens, Apparel, Fashion Design, Knitwear, Textiles, Fashion, Trend Analysis, Trend Forecasting, Styling, Private Label, Merchandising, Sportswear

Education
Fashion Institute of Technology   2006 — 2009
AAS, Fashion Merchandising Management

Hankuk University of Foreign Studies   1996 — 2001
BA in French Education, BPS in Communication

Experience
Longstreet  June 2014 - January 2015
Andy & Evan for little gentlemen   January 2014 - May 2014
Macy's  June 2012 - May 2014
Parigi Group  September 2013 - December 2013
Faviana International  February 2012 - May 2012
Kay Unger New York   November 2011 - February 2012

Skills
Fashion Design, Sketching, Illustrator, Fashion Illustration, Textiles, Trend Analysis, Draping, Photoshop, Tailoring, Technical Packages, Layout, Sewing, Technical Design, Microsoft Excel, Garment Fitting, Garment Specification, Pattern Making, Color Sense, Computer Flats, Product Development

Education
Fashion Institute of Technology   2010 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Fashion/ Apparel Design with a specialization in Childrenswear Design

Fashion Institute of Technology   2010 — 2014
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Fashion/Apparel Design May 2012

Experience
Jump Design Group  April 2010 - Present
Kay Unger New York   May 2009 - April 2010
Dallin Chase   October 2008 - May 2009
Catherine Malandrino  August 2008 - October 2008
Marchesa  May 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Evening Wear, Dresses, Cocktail Dresses, Photoshop, Microsoft Excel, Illustrator, Sketching, FileMaker, CAD, Fashion Illustration, Styling, Draping, Tech Packs, Wovens, Fashion Design

Education
Iowa State University   2005 — 2008
Bachelor's degree, Apparel and Textiles

University of Iowa   2003 — 2005
N/A, Cinematography and Film/Video Production

Experience
Natty Kicky   2014 - Present
VF Corporation  May 2012 - November 2014
McClure Sales, Inc.   July 2011 - January 2014
Kay Unger New York   November 2007 - June 2011
Imagination Costume   June 2007 - August 2007
Pamella Roland  June 2006 - August 2006

Skills
Apparel, Fashion, Textiles, Sewing, Visual Merchandising, Draping, Fashion Illustration, Tech Packs, Styling, Illustration, Fashion Design, Photoshop, Trend Analysis, Trend, Fashion Shows, Fashion Buying, Small Business Online..., small business..., Product Development, End User Research, Order Management

Education
FIT   2009 — 2010
Business Entrepreneurship

Parsons The New School   2008 — 2009
B.F.A, Fashion Design and Merchandising; Fashion Design

O'More College of Design   2003 — 2007
BFA, Fashion Merchandising and Design-Emphasis in Design

Experience
Pyer Moss   January 2013 - Present
Freelance Designer  January 2007 - December 2012
Kay Unger New York   September 2002 - December 2007
Marchesa  April 2005 - August 2006
Victoria Keen   February 2004 - October 2004

Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Fireworks, Photoshop, Illustrator, CAD, Microsoft Office, CSS, PHP, HTML 5, HTML, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Dreamweaver, Textiles, Social Media, Graphic Design, Fashion Design, InDesign, Fashion, Mac, Creative Direction, HTML5, Apparel, Social Networking, Marketing

Education
Hofstra University   2004 — 2008
BBA, Entrepreneurship Business Law

High School of Fashion Industries   2000 — 2004

Experience
Alex Apparel   May 2014 - Present
Kay Unger New York   February 2014 - May 2014
John Malone Textiles   February 2014 - March 2014
Southern Fashion House  2013 - 2013

Skills
Fashion Design, Textile Design, Graphic Arts, Photoshop, Illustrator, Technical Drawing, Painting, Fashion Illustration, Retail, Screen Printing, Apparel, Textiles, Fashion, Fashion Shows, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Pattern, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Public Speaking

Education
Auburn University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Apparel Merchandising, Design, and Production

Auburn University   2009 — 2013
Fashion/Apparel Design

Experience
Carat USA  February 2015 - Present
MANE  June 2014 - November 2014
Nordstrom  July 2013 - June 2014
Nordstrom  August 2012 - June 2013
Nordstrom  June 2012 - August 2012
Ann Taylor LOFT  May 2011 - April 2012
Kay Unger New York   June 2011 - January 2012
Citizens Bank  September 2011 - December 2011
Dynamic Diagrams  January 2011 - May 2011

Skills
Fashion, Social Media, Sales, Merchandising, Marketing, Microsoft Office, Public Relations, Styling, Facebook, Retail, Management, Twitter, Customer Service, Business Networking, Advertising, PowerPoint, Competitive Analysis, Professional Networking, Social Media Marketing, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Leadership

Education
Providence College   2008 — 2012
BS, Marketing

Chatham High School   2004 — 2008

Experience
Kay Unger New York   November 2006 - February 2015

Education
University of Phoenix
Associate's in Education, Elementary Education and Teaching

Experience
The Buckle, Inc.   January 2015 - Present
Casey Carpet One   February 2014 - Present
Wells Fargo  May 2013 - February 2014
Victoria's Secret  November 2012 - January 2013
Min Hyung   September 2012 - December 2012
Kay Unger New York   June 2012 - August 2012
Big Brothers Big Sisters  November 2010 - December 2011
Verizon Wireless  June 2010 - October 2011
Nordstrom  June 2008 - April 2010
EXPRESS  March 2007 - April 2008

Skills
Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Design, Technical Drawing, Pattern Making, Seamstress, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Customer Service, Cold Calling, Customer Relations, Microsoft Office, Retail Management, Telephone Skills, Inventory Management, Styling, Fashion, Apparel, Sewing, Textiles, Retail Sales, Facebook, Social Networking, Payroll, Cashiering, Marketing, Customer Experience, Social Media, Teamwork, Store Operations, Invoicing, Event Management, Blogging, Illustrator

Education
University of North Texas   2005 — 2008
BFA, Fashion Design

Angelo State University   2003 — 2004

Experience
Belleisbelle Jewelry Design / Freelance designer   October 2013 - Present
Shanghai Tony Tang Law Firm   April 2014 - December 2014
Verve International   July 2013 - December 2013
Elon Campus Recreation  February 2010 - April 2013
Strictly Cookies   April 2012 - August 2012
White House Black Market  June 2009 - December 2010
Gallery Bienvenu   June 2010 - July 2010
Kay Unger New York   June 2008 - August 2008

Education
Fashion Institute of Technology   2015 — 2017
Jewelry Design and Technology

Elon University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, English Language and Literature, General, Minor in Mandarin

East China Normal University   2012 — 2012
Chinese Studies

Isidore Newman Highschool   1995 — 2009

Experience
OM Factory NYC   February 2015 - Present
Equinox, Self Employed   April 2011 - Present
Kay Unger New York   March 2010 - March 2011
Kay Unger New York   May 2006 - August 2010

Skills
Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Yoga Tune Up ®, Private Yoga, Personal Development, Styling, Trend Analysis, Fashion Illustration, Illustrator, Textiles, Apparel, Pattern, Textile Design, Public Speaking, Sketching, Fashion Design, Draping, Fashion, Social Media, Sewing, Photoshop

Education
Syracuse University   2001 — 2005
BS, Fashion Design, Retail Management

Syracuse University   2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Fashion/Apparel Design

Experience
Ruder Finn  December 2014 - December 2014
Nike Communications, Inc.   October 2014 - November 2014
HarperCollins Publishers  July 2014 - September 2014
The Singer Group, Inc.   December 2011 - July 2014
Time Out New York  October 2011 - December 2011
D&E Marketing Group  September 2010 - October 2011
Discovery Communications  January 2010 - June 2010
Wenner Media  June 2009 - August 2009
The Wall Street Journal  May 2008 - August 2008
Kay Unger New York   May 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Fashion, Retail, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Social Media

Education
University of Maryland College Park   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Communications focus in Public Relations

General Assembly

Experience
Nordstrom  May 2015 - Present
American Eagle Outfitters  July 2015 - Present
nuprimary   January 2014 - Present
How Very Dare   October 2011 - Present
Kay Unger New York   March 2012 - Present
Donna Karan  January 2013 - July 2015
Macy's  May 2014 - May 2015
American Eagle Outfitters  January 2015 - April 2015
Lancôme  May 2014 - November 2014
LDNY C-Line   June 2014 - September 2014

Skills
Photoshop, Illustrator, Print, Textile Design, CAD, Color Matching, Color Correction, Concept Development, Graphic Design, Logo Design, Brand Development, U4ia, Microsoft Office, Pattern Design, Sewing, Sketching, Mood Boards, Tech Packs, Pattern, Fashion, Trend, Textiles, Apparel, Styling, Fashion Illustration, Knitwear, Graphics, Trend Forecasting, Trend Analysis, Screen Printing, Embroidery, Creative Direction, Fashion Design, Ned Graphics, Web Design, Art, Fashion Shows, Textile Prints, Wovens, Fitting, Draping, Sweaters, Trims, Fabric Development

Education
University of Cincinnati   2001 — 2006
BA, Fashion Design

Experience
Aidan Mattox  November 2012 - Present
Kay Unger New York   January 2012 - September 2012
Kay Unger New York   December 2011 - January 2012
Kay Unger New York   July 2011 - December 2011

Skills
Embellishment, Beading, Dresses, Evening Wear, Tech Packs, Sewing, Photoshop, Illustrator, Microsoft Excel, Fashion Illustration, Draping, Fashion, Pattern, Mood Boards, Fashion Design

Education
Fashion Institute of Technology   2011 — 2011
Continuing Studies, Textile Development and Marketing

State University of New York College at Buffalo   2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Fashion and Textile Technology; Apparel Design

Experience
CBS Interactive  April 2014 - Present
SPRITZ  October 2013 - April 2014
San Francisco Examiner, SF Weekly and San Francisco Bay Guardian   December 2011 - October 2013
San Francisco Examiner  June 2011 - December 2011
Campfire NYC   February 2010 - September 2010
Freelance Commercial Production  February 2009 - February 2010
Kay Unger New York   March 2006 - January 2009

Skills
Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Digital Strategy, Digital Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Online Advertising, Sales, Online Marketing, Brand Management, Brand Development, Account Management, Event Planning, New Business Development, Marketing Research, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Social Media Marketing

Education
Miami Ad School   2010 — 2010
Certification in Account Planning and Strategy, Digital Strategy

Syracuse University   2001 — 2005
BA, Retail Management and Business Studies

New Canaan High School   1998 — 2001

Experience
The Marika Group  2007 - May 2009
Charlotte Russe  2005 - 2007
Kay Unger New York   December 2001 - March 2005
Kay Unger New York   January 2001 - December 2001

Skills
Trend, Sportswear, Apparel, Trend Analysis, Tech Packs, Private Label, Product Development

Education
University of Rhode Island   1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Science, Textile Marketing

Experience
Kay Unger New York   July 2014 - Present
David Meister  November 2010 - July 2014
Giorgio Armani  November 2008 - November 2010
Hampden Clothing  October 2007 - September 2008
Giorgio Armani  October 2006 - September 2007

Skills
Sales, Apparel, Fashion, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Retail, Styling, Trend Analysis, Wholesale, Trade Shows, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Advertising

Education
Meredith College   2002 — 2006
Bachelors of Science, Fashion Merchandising and Marketing

Experience
Simply Spotless New York   October 2013 - Present
Meryl Santopietro Interiors   November 2010 - Present
Polo Ralph Lauren  November 2009 - November 2010
Polo Ralph Lauren  May 2009 - September 2009
Kay Unger New York   September 2008 - May 2009

Skills
Textiles, Furniture, Sketching, Sewing, Fashion, Draping, Apparel, Interior Design, Fashion Design

Education
Rhode Island School of Design   2004 — 2008
BFA, Apparel Design

Experience
Kay Unger New York   August 2006 - February 2010

Skills
Draping

Education
North Carolina State University   1998 — 2003
BS, Textiles & Apparel Management/ Textiles Technology concentration in Design

Experience
Kay Unger New York   October 2010 - January 2015
Tom Scott  2009 - 2010
LANVIN  2009 - 2009
J. Mendel  2008 - 2009
THE PRESS -YOHJI YAMAMOTO Inc.   2008 - 2008

Skills
Tech Packs, Fashion Illustration, Mood Boards, Pattern, Sewing, Fashion Design, Fit, Wovens, Styling, Knitwear, Tailoring, Fabric Development, Fashion, Textiles, Sketching, Apparel, Technical Design, Fashion design

Education
Parsons School of Design   2007 — 2010
BFA, Fashion Design

Rhode Island School of Design   2002 — 2004

Experience
Zara  September 2012 - Present
Agent 10   June 2011 - January 2012
Kay Unger New York   June 2011 - July 2011

Skills
Visual Merchandising, Retail, Fashion, Merchandising, Retail Sales, Trend Analysis, Styling, Sales, Customer Service, Time Management, Apparel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Illustrator, Microsoft Excel

Education
SUNY at Buffalo   2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Fashion/Apparel Design

The Art Institute of New York City   2007 — 2008