Experience

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  BORRILLO’S PIZZERIA & SUBS - ST AUGUSTINE FL

  • CO-OWNER AND DESIGNER

    • Aug 2014 - Present

    Originated and developed design concepts to refocus the vision of the business.* Designed and created the original concept to enlarge the current space to increase revenue. Planwill encompass launching a new botanical exterior beer garden with focus on establishing a local music venue,and increas...

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  O’HARE CONTRACTING & DESIGN - PITTSBURGH PA

  • CO-OWNER AND DESIGNER

    • Mar 1999 - Oct 2014

    Established new ceilings in each class of property sold, byclass of property sold.* Originated and developed creative design concepts.* Worked to keep the integrity of each hose, whilst creating design that is contemporary and functional.* Graphed out and redesigned interior and floor layouts to m...

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  HALSTON KNITWEAR

  • VICE PRESIDENT OF DESIGN

    • Aug 1996 - Oct 1998

    Worked with management to determine market niche and private label audience.* Conceptualized and designed product in keeping with the Halston brand and lifestyle.* Responsible for creating a sophisticated product made Domestically in the US.* Oversaw design and worked with technicians to create u...

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  DELIA MCKAIN

  • NEW YORK NY

  • PRESIDENT

    • Aug 1995 - Aug 1996
    • NEW YORK NY

    Designed, developed and illustrated product for Nordstroms 1996 Fall delivery.* Negotiated pricing with local factories and California broker for oversees production* Created specs and grading requirements for knit products.* Oversaw quality control of product.* Involved in daily communications w...

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  BABETTE & PARTNERS / DELIA MCKAIN

  • NEW YORK NY

  • DESIGN DIRECTOR

    • Apr 1986 - Aug 1995
    • NEW YORK NY

    Instrumental in growing a fledgling knit company from $2,0000 - $12,0000 in seven years.* Created a niche brand of knitwear for better Department and Specialty stores, including, Nordstroms, NeimanMarcus, Bloomingdales, as well as private label.* Appeared on QVC. TV, promoting a specially designed...

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  RICKY YEUNG - LOS ANGELES

  • LOS ANGELES

  • DESIGN DIRECTOR

    • May 1985 - Mar 1986
    • LOS ANGELES

    Worked closely with owner to conceptualize and create seasonal collections.* Designed and illustrated collections, giving color, fabric and trend direction.* Created detailed drawings and spec sheets of garments.* Communicated daily with Hong Kong factory to create product.* Travelled to Hong Kon...

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  HERE & THERE

  • New York , NY

  • DESIGNER / ILLUSTRATOR

    • Jan 1985 - Apr 1985
    • New York , NY

    Worked closely with a team of British designers to:* Analyze trend information from European and American Runway shows.* Conceptualized and created future trends for industry, through inventive design collaborations.* Sourced yarns, fabric and illustrated trend direction for the fashion Industry....