Experience

SVI Global Ltd.

• China
• International Trade and Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Christmas Market and Research Analyst & Halloween Consultant

  • May 2018 - Present



Mi LegaSi

• United States
• Consumer Goods

• Founder

  • Mar 2017 - Present

  Mi LegaSí™ is an online shop, blog, and podcast for Hispanic and multicultural families that promotes bilingualism and Latino heritage. Shop tees, onesies, totes, and more. Mi LegaSí™ is an online shop, blog, and podcast for Hispanic and multicultural families that promotes bilingualism and Latino heritage. Shop tees, onesies, totes, and more.



Just Janny LLC

• Greater New York City Area

• Design Consultant

  • Jun 2015 - May 2018



SVI Global Ltd.

• China
• International Trade and Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Costume Designer

  • Apr 2012 - Jun 2015

  - Oversee design of entire costume line. - Hire and manage design temp help for projects. Responsibilities include scheduling, budget, and deadlines. - Design Halloween costumes, accessories, and programs by hand and/or computer based on trend research and market analysis and/or client's specifications. - Travel to Chinese factories to make product changes and approve final pricing. - Casting, Styling, and Directing photo shoots for catalogue working with major agencies in NYC &… Show more - Oversee design of entire costume line. - Hire and manage design temp help for projects. Responsibilities include scheduling, budget, and deadlines. - Design Halloween costumes, accessories, and programs by hand and/or computer based on trend research and market analysis and/or client's specifications. - Travel to Chinese factories to make product changes and approve final pricing. - Casting, Styling, and Directing photo shoots for catalogue working with major agencies in NYC & SF. - Travel to meet buyers in various locations presenting line, concepts, or collaborating on projects. - Accomplished to design, manage, and execute a costume line of over 100 costumes in only 6 months. Show less - Oversee design of entire costume line. - Hire and manage design temp help for projects. Responsibilities include scheduling, budget, and deadlines. - Design Halloween costumes, accessories, and programs by hand and/or computer based on trend research and market analysis and/or client's specifications. - Travel to Chinese factories to make product changes and approve final pricing. - Casting, Styling, and Directing photo shoots for catalogue working with major agencies in NYC &… Show more - Oversee design of entire costume line. - Hire and manage design temp help for projects. Responsibilities include scheduling, budget, and deadlines. - Design Halloween costumes, accessories, and programs by hand and/or computer based on trend research and market analysis and/or client's specifications. - Travel to Chinese factories to make product changes and approve final pricing. - Casting, Styling, and Directing photo shoots for catalogue working with major agencies in NYC & SF. - Travel to meet buyers in various locations presenting line, concepts, or collaborating on projects. - Accomplished to design, manage, and execute a costume line of over 100 costumes in only 6 months. Show less



Paper Magic Group

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Costume Manager

  • Jan 2009 - Apr 2012

  * Manage team of costume designers, patternmakers, and stitchers creating complete line of Halloween costumes. * Design Halloween costumes, accessories, and programs by hand and/or computer based on trend research and market analysis and/or client's specifications. * Attend and make presentations at various meetings with buyers, sales, licensors, and other departments within the Halloween division. * Style and direct photo shoots for catalogue. * Work with sample and art… Show more * Manage team of costume designers, patternmakers, and stitchers creating complete line of Halloween costumes. * Design Halloween costumes, accessories, and programs by hand and/or computer based on trend research and market analysis and/or client's specifications. * Attend and make presentations at various meetings with buyers, sales, licensors, and other departments within the Halloween division. * Style and direct photo shoots for catalogue. * Work with sample and art departments on artwork and styling for specific designs, approving color, placement, graphics, fabrics, sewing, and overall presentation. * Travel to overseas factories to make product changes in order to meet specific target price points.

• Costume Designer

  • Jan 2007 - Jan 2009



Sew Fast Sew Easy

• Sewing Instructor

  • Dec 2010 - Sep 2011

  * Taught beginner's sewing classes where students learn about fabrics, cutting, and creating garments. * Taught beginner's sewing classes where students learn about fabrics, cutting, and creating garments.



Freelance Costume, Fashion, and Product Designer

• Designer

  • 2004 - 2011



Rubies Costume Company

• Costume Designer

  • Jan 2005 - Jan 2007

  * Designed Halloween costumes by hand and/or computer based on trend research and market analysis. * Worked with sourcing department approving fabrics, notions, trims, or hardware for specific designs. * Worked with product development team on non domestic components creating all specific instructions and modifications. * Worked with art department on artwork for specific designs, approving color, placement, and graphics. * Created and cut sample patterns based… Show more * Designed Halloween costumes by hand and/or computer based on trend research and market analysis. * Worked with sourcing department approving fabrics, notions, trims, or hardware for specific designs. * Worked with product development team on non domestic components creating all specific instructions and modifications. * Worked with art department on artwork for specific designs, approving color, placement, and graphics. * Created and cut sample patterns based on reference patterns or by draping. * Styled photo shoots for catalogue. * Additionally, worked with costing, cutting, shipping, and domestic factory departments for various tasks or projects pertaining to these. Show less * Designed Halloween costumes by hand and/or computer based on trend research and market analysis. * Worked with sourcing department approving fabrics, notions, trims, or hardware for specific designs. * Worked with product development team on non domestic components creating all specific instructions and modifications. * Worked with art department on artwork for specific designs, approving color, placement, and graphics. * Created and cut sample patterns based… Show more * Designed Halloween costumes by hand and/or computer based on trend research and market analysis. * Worked with sourcing department approving fabrics, notions, trims, or hardware for specific designs. * Worked with product development team on non domestic components creating all specific instructions and modifications. * Worked with art department on artwork for specific designs, approving color, placement, and graphics. * Created and cut sample patterns based on reference patterns or by draping. * Styled photo shoots for catalogue. * Additionally, worked with costing, cutting, shipping, and domestic factory departments for various tasks or projects pertaining to these. Show less



SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Costume Designer

  • Jun 2003 - Aug 2004

  * Designed and assisted in costume designs for new and established shows by creating illustrations, flat sketches, and spec sheets. * Responsible for constructing patterns and samples, draping, and creating costumes for new and existing performers in new and established shows. * Maintained specific shows’ costume appearance by updating looks, placing orders, making alterations, and keeping “bibles” of all show related information. * Designed and assisted in costume designs for new and established shows by creating illustrations, flat sketches, and spec sheets. * Responsible for constructing patterns and samples, draping, and creating costumes for new and existing performers in new and established shows. * Maintained specific shows’ costume appearance by updating looks, placing orders, making alterations, and keeping “bibles” of all show related information.



International Academy of Design

• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Fashion Design Program Instructor

  • Oct 2003 - Jul 2004

  * Taught clothing construction classes where college students learned the fundamentals of sewing including types of fabrics, patterns and layout, cutting, and sewing. * Did lectures on the proper use and threading of different industrial machines including straight stitch machines, sergers, blind stitch machines, and coverstitch machines. * Taught clothing construction classes where college students learned the fundamentals of sewing including types of fabrics, patterns and layout, cutting, and sewing. * Did lectures on the proper use and threading of different industrial machines including straight stitch machines, sergers, blind stitch machines, and coverstitch machines.



Mix Nouveau

• Assistant Technical Designer

  • 2004 - 2004

  * Specced overseas samples, made notes, and modifications. * Helped technical designer adjusting patterns. * Worked with designers on designs and information sent overseas. * Specced overseas samples, made notes, and modifications. * Helped technical designer adjusting patterns. * Worked with designers on designs and information sent overseas.



Taylor Made Originals

• Designer Assistant

  • 2000 - 2003

  * Assisted bridal designer with creating custom wedding gowns for clients. * Created made to measure patterns for brides, mother of the brides, bridesmaids, and flower girls. * Cut out fabrics and patterns. * Sewed wedding gowns and formal attire. * Assisted bridal designer with creating custom wedding gowns for clients. * Created made to measure patterns for brides, mother of the brides, bridesmaids, and flower girls. * Cut out fabrics and patterns. * Sewed wedding gowns and formal attire.



JOANN Stores

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Fabric Department & Customer Service Sales Associate

  • 1998 - 2003