Experience

Various Companies

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Fashion Design Consultant

  • Aug 2017 - Present

  Brands include: Banana Republic, 525 America, Milot Tricot, Numi, Adyson Parker, Amazon's The Drop, Juicy Couture; Gray & Grey, Metric Brands include: Banana Republic, 525 America, Milot Tricot, Numi, Adyson Parker, Amazon's The Drop, Juicy Couture; Gray & Grey, Metric



maurices

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Design Lead

  • May 2015 - Jun 2017

  Maurices brand is known as the leader in hometown American fashion. Founded in Duluth, MN in 1931, maurices has grown steadily to a corps of 1000 stores by providing women of all ages the clothing, accessories and the congenial shopping experience they have come to rely on to fuel their ever-evolving lives in small towns across America. I joined maurices at a time when the company was ready to harness its vision internally. As part of a creative start up within a venerable brand, I helped to form the design office in New York City and oversaw the Sweaters and Fashion Knits divisions. In response to the breakneck pace of change in the apparel manufacture today, I spearheaded design partnerships with existing and new vendors overseas. This vendor innovation approach cut weeks, even months, out of development time, allowing us to be even more competitive with trend. Show less



Minnie Rose

• Creative Consultant

  • Nov 2012 - Apr 2015

  Minnie Rose is a dynamic women's contemporary clothing brand best known for luxury cashmere. My focus was to turn this successful sweater company into a well rounded sportswear business, inclusive of woven and cut & sew separates and dresses, outerwear and accessories. Minnie Rose is a dynamic women's contemporary clothing brand best known for luxury cashmere. My focus was to turn this successful sweater company into a well rounded sportswear business, inclusive of woven and cut & sew separates and dresses, outerwear and accessories.



Carters Inc.

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

• Senior Manager/Design Director

  • Nov 2002 - Sep 2012

  I oversaw all Newborn, Infant and Toddler Boy design and product development for Genuine Kids, an Oshkosh B'Gosh brand sold exclusively at Target. The brand appeals to customers who prefer classic clothing with a fashion forward twist and elevated, authentic details. Responsible for setting the vision (including color, mood, print and pattern, fabric, wash and trim), managing the development calendar, guiding and collaborating with the design team and CAD, presenting to the Divisional Heads at Target, overseeing product development and weekly sales reviews. Highlights: Part of small team that built the brand image from its inception in 2002, including logo design, tags and signature graphics Grew Boys sales into a $87 million annual business (50% of total business) In 2008, despite a down economy, boys sales grew 13% Product has been featured in Parents Magazine, Cookie and Time Out Kids, among others Show less



Gap Inc.

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Designer

  • 1997 - 2002

  Women's Sweaters, Designer (2000-2002) Responsible for all aspects of design, including concept, style and stitch development. Drove fit direction and shared responsibility for technical packages. Selected yarns and other materials, and shared responsibility for yarn research and development. Visited Asian vendors. Created design card tool used by sweaters cross-functional team. Designs were featured in national ad campaigns featuring India Aire and Scarlett Johansson. Highlights: I reinvented the classic "crazy stripe" sweater and scarf, introduced bestselling super-chunky designs, and developed the signature "sweater coat", which became an international best seller. Women's Knits, Associate Designer (1998-2000) Part of a team that helped revitalize the Gap brand with new colors, inspirations and looks. Featured in NYT Styles front page feature article entitled, "Hot Colors Blooming in the Dust of Khakis: The Gap's design team takes a cue from runways and vintage shops." GAP Body, Assistant Designer (1998) Intern (1997) Show less