Experience

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  Backbone PLM

  • CPO

    • Aug 2014 - Present

    Application design (UI/UX), web design, graphic design, setting strategy, building relationships with customers, and taking out the trash.

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  Tommy Hilfiger

  • new york, ny

  • Head of Men's Sportcoats, Tailored Outerwear, Pants, Shorts, and Core Woven Shirts

    • Oct 2013 - Feb 2016
    • new york, ny

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  Jachs NY

  • Senior Designer

    • Jan 2013 - Feb 2014

    I worked in all product categories from: Cut and sew knits, woven shirts, outerwear, bottoms, sweaters as well as graphics. I was responsible for overall design and development of the entire collection, from creating and maintaining tech packs, and managing both fabric and tech pack handoff to suppliers. I was also responsible for doing in depth trend analysis with both vintage and current/progressive fashion. I implemented a thorough design presentation process consisting of mood boards, and color cads, and line adoption. I managed the tracking of all samples and developments, working closely with our suppliers to ensure all deliverables were met avoiding production delays.

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  Polo Ralph Lauren

  • Designer

    • Jan 2010 - Feb 2013

    At Ralph Lauren I was responsible for design Rugby knits, sourcing fabric, trim and working with R&D to develop and perfect wash formulas. I was responsible for tech pack handoff to both product development and technical design. I improved vendor cost structures for both logo and trim. I maintained tech pack handoff with consistency avoiding errors. I set up allocation meetings and subsequent followups. I consistently met all DDD sample/stock deliverables. I was also responsible for design presentations, organizing boards from initial stages through the handoff of products. I worked with and managed cross-functional partners to achieve stronger presentations (i.e art dept., graphics).

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  Top Floor Creative, LLC

  • Greater New York City Area

  • Graphic and Web Designer

    • Aug 2003 - Sep 2009
    • Greater New York City Area

    I was responsible for developing creative solutions based on established concepts and budget. I collaborated with marketing managers to create assets that met campaign objectives. I managed the design calendar and ensured all design deliverables we're met. I designed and executed email marketing campaigns. I created custom graphics for all social media outlets. I photographed for campaigns, retouched and resized all photography. I participated in client calls and meetings, managed notes on objectives and revisions. I worked within budget, and allocated time constituents. I demonstrated consistent brand/visual elements across web, print, and social media. I also managed projects that required layout of lookbooks and print ads.