PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Design Specialist | Innovative Product Leader | Brand Building | Management and Leadership Skills

As an accomplished design specialist, I have a proven track record of delivering market-winning

designs throughout my career. I am highly regarded as a cut and sew knitwear expert, with extensive

experience across diverse product categories including wovens, denim, outerwear, and sweaters. I have a

particular expertise in men’s design. My passion for my work shines through in my enthusiastic and

collaborative approach, which fosters strategic internal and external partnerships to deliver brand visions with

commercial relevance. As a highly innovative design leader, I hold a Master of Arts in Fashion Design from Central

Saint Martin’s University of the Arts and a Bachelor of Arts in Fashion and Textile Design from Ravensbourne

College of Design and Communication.

Key Highlights

• Experienced Design Specialist with a background in fashion design for iconic brands in the US.

• Held key creative and leadership positions at major fashion brands- Ralph Lauren, Levi's, Perry Ellis, Lucky Brand.

• 20+ years of experience in the fashion and retail industry.

• Received direct mentorship from industry luminaries including Ralph Lauren, Jerry Lauren, and Donna Karan.

• Played integral roles in launching notable product lines such as Black Label for Ralph Lauren.

• Created and introduced the "Big Polo Player" adding millions of dollars yearly to the men's business.

• In-depth knowledge of the garment development process, fabrics, pattern, construction, sewing and fit.

• Expertise in textiles, materials, with an extensive understanding of mills and the art of fabric development

• harmonized with brand visions.

• Extensively skilled in curating presentations through computer sketching, Illustrator, photoshop, hand sketching,

  and flat sketching.

  • Men's & Women's Fashion Design

  Areas of Expertise

  • Concept Research

  • Textile Design

  • Fabric Knowledge (R&D)

  • Trend Forecasting

  • Cut-and-Sew knits

  • Product Development

  • Multimedia Presentations

  • Color Consulting

  • Creative Strategy

  • Sustainability

  • Design Leadership Skills

  Professional Career Experience

• BUCK MASON - Creative Design Consultant 2022 – present

  Concept and Color, Knitwear, Sweaters, Wovens

• Los Angeles CA

• PERRY ELLIS AMERICA -Senior Director of Men's Design 2020 -2021

  Knitwear, Graphic Tees, Active, Sweaters, Woven tops, Bottoms, Outerwear,Concept, Print and Color

  New York NY

• LUCKY BRAND- Senior Director of Women's Design 2018 - 2020

  Knitwear, Graphic Tees, Sweaters, Active, Woven tops, Bottoms, Dresses, Skirts, Outerwear, Concept, Print and Color

  Los Angeles CA

• FRANKIE AND AVA KIDSWEAR - Founder / CEO 2012 -2017

  Knitwear, Graphic Tees, Sweaters, Woven tops, Bottoms, Denim, Dresses, Print and Color

  Los Angeles CA

• LEVI'S VINTAGE CLOTHING - Director of Men's and Women's Design 2010- 2012

  Knitwear, Graphic Tees, Sweaters, Woven tops, Bottoms, Leather,Denim, Outerwear

  Amsterdam Netherlands

• RALPH LAUREN -Polo- Black Label & Purple Label -Director of Men's Design 2004 - 2009

  Men’s Knitwear, Graphic Tees, Active, Special projects

  New York NY

  Additional Experience

• EXPRESS -Menswear Senior Designer: Knitwear and Graphic Tees , New York NY, 2004

  DKNY -Menswear Designer: Knitwear, Graphic Tees, Sweaters, Woven tops, Bottoms, Leather,Denim, Outerwear, New York NY, 2002-2004

  DKNY-Associate Designer:Knitwear, Graphic Tees, Sweaters, Woven tops, Bottoms, Leather,Denim, Outerwear,New York NY,2000-2002

  HERE AND THERE -Fashion Predictor: Fashion Illustration, Mood Boards, Color, New York, NY 2000