Associate Landscape Designer

• Jun 2023 - Present

“Landworks Studio, Inc. is a design-driven landscape architecture collaborative known for creating transformative and regenerative spaces through the close investigation of natural process and change over time. Our work prioritizes ecological restoration, sustainability, civic engagement, and creative placemaking.” https://www.landworks-studio.com/ “Landworks Studio, Inc. is a design-driven landscape architecture collaborative known for creating transformative and regenerative spaces through the close investigation of natural process and change over time. Our work prioritizes ecological restoration, sustainability, civic engagement, and creative placemaking.” https://www.landworks-studio.com/

DesignX 2023 Cohort, School of Architecture + Planning

• Dec 2022 - May 2023

Sustainable Materials Consultant

• Feb 2020 - Jun 2020

- traced all PF20 and FW20 fabrics back to raw materials - wrote external copy on fiber attributes, third party certifications and vendor sustainability efforts, which will be visible on e-commerce site and QR code digital identity - traced all PF20 and FW20 fabrics back to raw materials - wrote external copy on fiber attributes, third party certifications and vendor sustainability efforts, which will be visible on e-commerce site and QR code digital identity

Creative Director

• Oct 2015 - Oct 2019

Mercado Global is a Brooklyn-based accessory brand and non-profit that builds international market access for rural indigenous Guatemalan women. The organization provides women in extreme poverty with trainings in technical skills, financial management and nutrition, while also microfinancing equipment like looms and sewing machines so participants could apply skills to become entrepreneurs in their own communities. With limited resources, I built the product design program; brand positioning; photography and visual storytelling direction; artisan skill capacity; and safer labor conditions. I hired and managed the creative team. I designed the color, textiles, silhouettes and line plans for 15 collections, from Fall '16 to Fall '20. Notable Accounts Acquired: Reformation, Pamela Love, Nordstrom, Holt Renfrew, Merci Paris, Zimmerman, Yoox Net-a-Porter Group, Everything But Water, Stitch Fix, Free People, Of a Kind, Planet Blue, Ritz Carlton, KSL Resorts, TOAST 2019 - Expanded product exclusive offerings, designing unique fabrications and bodies to build business at diverse volume retailers 2018 - Created icons collection to maximize staff time and efforts to meet unique demands of boutique and large retailer - Delivered brand repositioning in-house, including first style guide, brand voice and key messages - Launched Home Collection - Guided Graphic Designer in implementation of new website without budget or additional hires. 2017 - Transformed product aesthetic - Restructured team to focus on competitive product positioning and advancing artisans' technical skills 2016 - Based in Guatemala, I taught patternmaking, sewing and handbag construction to overhaul product quality - Built first R&D systems, tech packs and weaving drafts, improving efficiency and QC - Decreased MSRP by 35.7% while increasing margin through fabric design and product engineering. Show less

Designer

• Nov 2013 - Oct 2015

- Led handbag and SLG concept, material sourcing and design- Established brand's first leather supplier network and library- Researched and educated on sustainable leather + textiles, including certification standards- Introduced first artisan handbag design for brand, with it's success opening door for brand to be able buy directly from 3rd party vendors in addition to in-house line- Guest on Merch team each season for styling and visual merchandising- Brand "Tipster" with highest consistent web traffic: represented brand "how-to-wear" through personal styling and writing- continued to design apparel alongside owning all brand accessory design Show less

Designer and Creative Direction Associate

• Mar 2011 - Nov 2013

Creative Concept:- Designed woven, cut&sew and leather garments- Supported Creative Concept Director with inspiration, line-building, fabric selection, line editing- Communicated creative direction and line/style edits to all apparel designers- Advocated for environmental accountability and social responsibility in line building phase, including push for sustainability roles within design and merchandising instead of isolated on CSR. This team was later created 1 year later, when brand launched its industry-shifting Vision 2020 initiativeLeathergoods:- Created R&D time & action calendar- Designed handbags and SLG's- Managed domestic and international vendor partnerships- Design and fit approvals Show less

Assistant Designer

• Aug 2010 - Mar 2011

- Drew woven design team's technical flat sketches and created tech packs- Designed surface layouts, such as embroidery and beading- Assisted in woven garment fittings

Design Intern

• Jan 2010 - May 2010

- apparel design - apparel design

Design Intern

• Jun 2009 - Sep 2009

- shoe and outerwear R&D - creating textile repeats from vintage inspiration - shoe and outerwear R&D - creating textile repeats from vintage inspiration

Product Development + Design Intern

• Jun 2009 - Aug 2009

- luxury sector with NYC garment district manufacturing - assisted on runway show production - luxury sector with NYC garment district manufacturing - assisted on runway show production

Design R&D Intern

• Jun 2009 - Aug 2009

- footwear R&D + sampling facilitation - sample room material organization: leathers + shoe components - footwear R&D + sampling facilitation - sample room material organization: leathers + shoe components