Associate Dean of Academics

• Feb 2023 - Present

Director of Academics & Education

• Feb 2022 - Feb 2023

Lead Istituto Marangoni Miami in an active stance for academic excellence. Responsible for hiring faculty, working with professors to create timely, relevant and engaging courses, curriculum and programs.Work with administrators regarding student affairs, assess student progress, academic compliance and attend to students’ academic needs and well-being. Offer advice to current students regarding courses to take and future career choices. Undergraduate Programs:Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design, Fashion Styling, and Fashion Business.Graduate Program:Master of Arts in Fashion & Luxury Brand ManagementAvocational + Vocational Programs both short-term intensive and long term skill-based. https://www.istitutomarangonimiami.com Show less

Professor, Fashion Business, Director of Career Services, External Partnerships and Online Learning

• Jan 2018 - Mar 2022

Teaching undergraduate and master's level courses in the business of fashion, strategic marketing and luxury brand management. Advise, counsel and mentor students. Teaching undergraduate and master's level courses in the business of fashion, strategic marketing and luxury brand management. Advise, counsel and mentor students.

Adjunct Professor, Fashion Department

• Oct 2010 - Oct 2021

Private university with 2.2K students offering a career-oriented education in applied arts. Invited by the Fashion Department Chair to teach college-level courses on Fashion Advertising, Effective Communication, Public Relations, Retail Buying, Sales Promotions, Creative Strategic Management and Trend Forecasting. Use work experience to build meaningful coursework and content. Leverage learning environment to develop presentation skills and stay current on emerging fashion, marketing and technology-driven trends. Case Study and Project Partners include Burberry, Coach, Ellen DeGeneres, Kate Spade, Macy's, Michael Kors, Nasty Gal, Saks Fifth Avenue, Thom Browne, Tom Ford and Victoria's Secret. Show less

Luxury Boutique Renovations

• Dec 2015 - Aug 2016

Nonprofit Marketing + Fundraising

• Nov 2011 - Apr 2014

Organizer for The White Party, an annual fundraising event with over 3,000 attendees and $1 million+ raised for Care Resource. Organizer for The White Party, an annual fundraising event with over 3,000 attendees and $1 million+ raised for Care Resource.

Director of Marketing, Brand Development and Merchandising

• May 2009 - Nov 2011

Creative Director

• May 2006 - Apr 2009

National chain of mid-to-high range department stores with $1.8B annual volume in Florida division. Responsible for implementing all visual merchandising directives, in store marketing, window installations and standards across all Macy’s. Territory consisted of 70 Macy’s stores and furniture galleries in Florida and Puerto Rico. Managed purchase and installation of $1M+ visual equipment and store collateral in compliance with store and corporate design guidelines. Oversaw additional $1M+ in visual equipment for capital-driven projects. Highly engaged in strategic merchandising quarterly turn-in process. Communicated all company-wide branding and vendor collateral standards that helped secure and maintain Macy’s top ranking in all fashion categories. Show less

President, Children's Apparel Company

• May 2002 - Apr 2006

Partnership with Abel Holtz, Miami FL Partnership with Abel Holtz, Miami FL

Managing Director, European Children's Retailer

• 1997 - 2002

Very popular 300-store Belgian retail chain; Europe’s equivalent of GAP Kids. Very popular 300-store Belgian retail chain; Europe’s equivalent of GAP Kids.

Retail Buyer, Men's Contemporary

• 1996 - 1997

Buyer for Calvin Klein, Claiborne, DKNY, Dolce & Gabbana, Moschino, Perry Ellis, Versace and Wilke Rodriguez. Buyer for Calvin Klein, Claiborne, DKNY, Dolce & Gabbana, Moschino, Perry Ellis, Versace and Wilke Rodriguez.

Retail Analyst

• 1995 - 1996

Senior Planner, Claiborne Menswear

• 1993 - 1995