Profile
A long and varied career with over 25 years experience in design and management. A leader who has worked conscientiously to mentor and develop young talent building cohesive and resilient teams of dedicated, and creative individuals. A highly creative and detail oriented professional with a reputation for seeing the big picture, finding solutions, communicating ideas and getting the job done.
Freelance Design and Consulting
June, 2012 - 2016
Focus on women’s woven sportswear specializing in wear to work, casual separates, dresses and outerwear
Print Development
Systems and Process Development
Trend Analysis
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Sr. Designer, Lane Bryant; Columbus, Ohio
January - 2010 - May 2012
Directed and mentored a team of four designers and assistants. Established a clear matrix of responsibilities and process within the team. Clarified goals and action plans to allow each designer to measure their work in order to achieve the highest standards as well as grow individually within the corporation while continuing to allow them to find their distinctive style as a designer.
Developed, piloted and managed the new position of “design operations” within our team. Established and wrote responsibilities and process.
Partnered with individual designers to plan, assort and review their lines preparing them for seasonal presentations.
Partnered with cross functional teams, Merchant, CAD, Fabric R&D, Technical Design, and Product Development to ensure business goals and design visions were maintained.
Developed and built new market vendor relationships, as needed, for strategic use within categories.
Traveled for competitive sample shopping throughout the US, Europe and Asia for inspiration.
Traveled to work with international partners in Hong Kong, China and India to develop new products, source fabrics, and visit our factory base to build strong relationships.
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Sr. Designer - CHICO’S F.A.S, Fort Myers, FL
2006 - 2010
Managed a team of four assistant designers; Set clear goals and expectations while mentoring and challenging them on a daily basis.
Designer, Wear to Work separates, shirts, and blouses. Reinvigorated both the blouse and the urban pant business with new fabrics and styling. Consistently populated weekly sales top 50.
Designer, Outerwear. Built new vendor relationships exploring new opportunities to promote and drive business. Fall ’09 and ’10 outerwear sales exceeded plan.
Partnered with cross functional teams, Merchant, CAD, Fabric R&D, Technical Design, and Product Development to ensure business goals and design visions were maintained.
Traveled and worked directly with international partners in Hong Kong, China and India to develop new products, fabrics, and embellishment techniques.
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Bob Mackie Originals / Elizabeth Courtney Costumes, Los Angeles and New York
1981-1991
Managed the design and sample room in Los Angeles. Produced three couture collections per year.
Worked directly with celebrity clients and outside designers.
Managed a staff of 30; pattern-makers, stitchers, milliners, and design assistants.
Oversaw all fittings.
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