Experience

Levi Strauss & Co.

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 700 & Above Employee

• Tailor

  • Oct 2021 - Present



Levi Strauss & Co.

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 700 & Above Employee

• Innovation Development

  • Sep 2016 - Sep 2020

  -Test new technology and finishing techniques with the focus of creating a more sustainable and efficient development process. -Create wear patterns, prints, and distressing in collaboration Design team according to seasonal and concept ideas. -Manage large amounts of data to send vendors to insure proper production. -Played a big role in the start up of the eComm future finish and Miami Haus experiences-trained local levi's employees in Henderson, NV and Miami, FL to execute future finish-Work with design team to create laser finishes for both seasonal and concept workshops. -2x Levi Strauss Innovation Award Winner 2019 (Miami Haus & E-Comm Future Finish)-Levi Strauss Impact Award 2018 (Los Angeles Smart Lab)

• Denim Finishing Technician

  • Feb 2013 - Sep 2016

  -Collaborated with design team and finishing managers to create sample finishes for seasonal and conceptual workshops. -Test garment "recipes" and document any changes. -Manage Fabric inventory-Test new fabrics to see how they react to different washes to find out fabric character, cast, shade, etc. -Bob Haus Award 2013 (Eureka Lab)

• Merchandising

  • Sep 2010 - Jan 2013