Experience

Berkshire Hospitality

• United States
• Textile Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Creative Director

  • May 2020 - Present

  Quincy, Massachusetts, United States Berkshire Hospitality is a supplier for OS&E & FF&E Products to the Hospitality and Healthcare Industries



SVM Design & Consulting

• Product Development Consultant

  • Apr 2020 - Jun 2021

  New York, New Jersey,United States



Richloom

• United States
• Textile Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Director Sales & Merchandising

  • Feb 2019 - Apr 2020

  New York, Shanghai Hotel Brand and Distributor program development for finished guest room product categories. Liaison with sales and marketing teams towards brand program merchandising goals and placements Strategic management of overseas mill relationships and product development of new categories Support and training for sales reps and studio design teams

• Design Director Contract - R Bed

  • Nov 2009 - Feb 2019

  New York, Shanghai Manage art direction and product development for globally sourced decorative bedding and accessory programs for International hotel brands guest rooms and cruise ship cabins. Liaison and creative support for Hotel brand design teams and external Interior/Architecture firms contracted to create unique custom concepts for all levels of the Hospitality and Cruise industry.



JDT International LLC

• Director Of Design & Product Development

  • Jan 2004 - Nov 2009

  Designed coordinated Hospitality bedding textiles and accessories for major brands and independent hotels. Created the Revive Collection for all full service brands at Marriott for top of bed, bed throws, and accessories.



Colortex S.L

• Consultant -Design Director

  • Jan 2002 - Dec 2005

  Ontiyent, Spain Directed U.S. customer programs for printed fabrics and retail bedding collections. Interfaced with design and merchandising staffs in both countries for expediting artwork, strike off approvals, product sampling, and packaging. Prospected business for new clients for decorative fabrics, finished bedding products for licensed collections,private brands,catalogues and retailers.



Li & Fung Trading U.S.A. A division of Li & Fung Trading LTD

• Design Director

  • Jan 2000 - Jan 2002

  • Produced and presented biannual product,trend and color reports for retail clients and internal annual worldwide Li & Fung meetings. • Lead art direction and design development with freelance and in-house staff for product assortments in: Decorative House wares,Seasonal Tabletop,Picture Frames,Candles & Accessories and Textiles for Big Box Retailers. • Increased Li & Fung's market share and new product category placements by 35% in two years. • Worked with Li… Show more • Produced and presented biannual product,trend and color reports for retail clients and internal annual worldwide Li & Fung meetings. • Lead art direction and design development with freelance and in-house staff for product assortments in: Decorative House wares,Seasonal Tabletop,Picture Frames,Candles & Accessories and Textiles for Big Box Retailers. • Increased Li & Fung's market share and new product category placements by 35% in two years. • Worked with Li & Fung affiliates and manufacturers extensively in the Far East towards program goals. Show less



Frederick Atkins Inc

• Design Director

  • Jan 1998 - Jan 2000

  • Set color palettes, trend and art direction for Home Divisions biannual cross- merchandized product shows for Atkins Department Store members. • Designed lifestyle themes for cross merchandised Seasonal Gift assortment,Decorative Housewares,Basic Housewares,Tabletop, Candles & Frames & Textiles. • Worked with freelance artists and staff designers, product managers and member store advisory committees for show collections. • Managed product development trips in… Show more • Set color palettes, trend and art direction for Home Divisions biannual cross- merchandized product shows for Atkins Department Store members. • Designed lifestyle themes for cross merchandised Seasonal Gift assortment,Decorative Housewares,Basic Housewares,Tabletop, Candles & Frames & Textiles. • Worked with freelance artists and staff designers, product managers and member store advisory committees for show collections. • Managed product development trips in Asia with buyers to achieve program objectives. Show less



CHF Industries

• United States
• Textile Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Design Director Bedding Division

  • Jan 1995 - Jan 1998

  • Directed design and development for bedding assortments for Department Stores,National Chains,Catalogues and Mass Market retailers for private brands • Increased placement and sales for Reflections Juvenile Collection by 50% in 3 years • Managed design staff of 6 people and internal budgets • Presented trend & color presentations to store buyers and executives



Fieldcrest Cannon Inc

• Design Director

  • Jan 1987 - Jan 1995

  • Set direction for design and color for all Royal Family Bed & Bath Collections. • Directed licensing programs toward profitability and increased sales in both high end luxury linens and childrens juvenille character bedding. • Managed core solid color bed and bath programs with Department Stores and Specialty Retailers and increased market share by 65% in 5 years. • Created trend and product presentations tailored to various retail segments. • Managed a staff of 12… Show more • Set direction for design and color for all Royal Family Bed & Bath Collections. • Directed licensing programs toward profitability and increased sales in both high end luxury linens and childrens juvenille character bedding. • Managed core solid color bed and bath programs with Department Stores and Specialty Retailers and increased market share by 65% in 5 years. • Created trend and product presentations tailored to various retail segments. • Managed a staff of 12 employees and department budgets. Show less



Philadelphia College Of Art

• Associate Professor

  • Jan 1978 - Jan 1984

  Taught design for Foundation Department, co chair Illustration Department