Experience

San Mateo High School

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Visual Arts and CTE Educator

  • Aug 2018 - Present



Gap Inc.

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Freelance Designer

  • Apr 2015 - Dec 2016

  Gap Inc., April 2015- Present Gap Inc., April 2015- Present

• Designer, Piperlime

  • Feb 2013 - Jan 2015

  • Design all categories for four distinct private label brands, averaging over 200 pieces per season• Develop prints and embellishment layouts for styles• Work closely with production teams and multiple third party vendors to develop seasonal styles • Oversee biweekly fittings• Create and present seasonal concepts, color palettes, and trends• Present product during seasonal alignment meetings• Worked with Design Director to help launch new Piperlime Collection for Fall 2014

• Freelance Designer

  • Jan 2012 - Feb 2013

  Freelance Designer for Piperlime, Gap Outlet, and Banana Republic Outlet



Levi Strauss & Co.

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate Designer

  • Jul 2009 - Dec 2011

  • Designed and developed all categories including bottoms, woven tops, cut and sew knits, and sweaters• Created and maintained tech packages and BOM grids• Worked closely with technical design and cross-functional partners to ensure proper execution of garments• Researched and presented seasonal silhouette, detail, and color trends• Directed CAD team on print and pattern work• Redeveloped Women’s five pocket program for Fall 2012 launch, including market research to identify brand appropriate fits, details, and washes• Initiated cost-saving design at source program with Product Development Team and provided design direction for overseas factories



Independant Consultant

• Canada
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Designer

  • Dec 2007 - Oct 2008

  ◦ Mavi Jeans, August 2008 - September 2008◦ Ann Taylor, July 2008◦ White House | Black Market, May 2008 - June 2008◦ Martin + Osa, February 2008 - April 2008◦ Marc Jacobs, February 2008◦ Republic Clothing, December 2007 - January 2008 ◦ Mavi Jeans, August 2008 - September 2008◦ Ann Taylor, July 2008◦ White House | Black Market, May 2008 - June 2008◦ Martin + Osa, February 2008 - April 2008◦ Marc Jacobs, February 2008◦ Republic Clothing, December 2007 - January 2008



Express

• India
• Writing and Editing

• Associate Designer

  • 2005 - 2007

  ◦ Responsible for design and development of women’s soft tops, skirts, and dresses, as well as tailored dresses, from conception to final production stage◦ Assisted in the design and development of women’s novelty shirting program◦ Responsible for selection and final approval of fabrics and trims◦ Prepared and presented garments to merchant teams during seasonal alignment meetings◦ Coordinated with technical design and pre-production partners to ensure garments were executed properly◦ Worked closely with merchant counterparts in order to sell ideas and ensure each line was on trend and brand right◦ Researched market for new fabric and trendsAccomplishments:◦ Helped grow dresses from a $15 million business in 2005 to an estimated $60+ million business in 2007◦ Increased soft top business over 130%◦ Received company awards recognizing outstanding work done in woven tops and dresses



Calvin Klein Jeans

• India
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Designer

  • Apr 2004 - Oct 2005

  ◦ Responsible for reviewing and approving all lab dips, handlooms, and strike offs◦ Attended fit sessions and made necessary changes to garments◦ Assisted Senior Designer with gathering inspiration for each season, researching fabric and trim, designing line, & preparing for all presentations◦ Completed front and back flat sketches and detail sheets; input all information into Web PDM◦ Worked with Design Director and Senior Designer in developing theme, direction, and color palette for each season◦ Worked actively with Merchandising, Production, Textiles, and Technical Design teams



Nautica

• Apparel & Fashion
• 700 & Above Employee

• Design Intern

  • May 2001 - Aug 2001

  Also May 2000 – August 2000 (4 months)◦ Intern with the Women's design team for the Summers of 2000 and 2001 Also May 2000 – August 2000 (4 months)◦ Intern with the Women's design team for the Summers of 2000 and 2001