Experience

The Accessory Think Tank

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Design Consultant

  • Dec 2018 - Present

  • Primary resource for forecasting trends, analyzing target consumers attributes and needs to find white space opportunity that could be translated into key design elements and improvements, and developing shoes, handbags, jewelry, women’s and men's soft accessories, textiles, home décor and pet • Communicated with clients extensively and working collaboratively with creative director to develop unique design aesthetics • Developed distinctive collections for over 15 clients to reinforce their brand identities and define their point of views and draw sales growth • Creating, by hand or computer, prints, textile patterns, and tech packs for production and aided in the production management process • Success led to consistent client sales growth to top specialty and luxury stores including Bloomingdale's, Nordstrom, Julian Gold and more Show less



C&J Sportswear Inc.

• New York City, NY

• Production Coordinator

  • Dec 2016 - Nov 2018

  • Researched emerging fashion trends as well as general trends relating to fabrics, colors, and shapes and worked with designers, pattern makers, and sample makers in making strategic decisions regarding fabric selections • Implemented pattern/design changes and sewing technique knowledge while working with various high-end fashion brands such as Monse, Sies Marjan, Sally LaPointe, Hellessy, etc. • Managed the design process from pattern, sampling, fitting, grading, and production, and participated in fittings with clients while receiving and giving actionable feedback and fit comments • Planned and organized sample and production schedule, tracked all samples, and alerted clients of any issues or delays to delivery • Coordinated with production managers in order to help technical issues in grading and marking, cutting and sewing, trimming shortages, and fabric defects Show less