Experience

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  Go For It, Creative

  • Creative Business Coach & Founder
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  Go For It, Creative

  • Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

  • Creative Business Coach & Founder

    • May 2016 - Present
    • Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

    • Create and Publish unique blog content and resources for creative small business owners • Provide public speaking and presentations in small group settings or large conferences and workshops• Consult with entrepreneurs on ways to develop their brands, increase sales and grow their customer ba...

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  Forsyth Magazines

  • Freelance Writer

    • Oct 2017 - Present

    Writes articles and creates editorial content for Forsyth Woman Magazine, Forsyth Family Magazine and Forsyth Woman Engaged.

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  Center for Creative Economy

  • Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area

  • Marketing and Event Coordinator

    • Jun 2018 - Feb 2019
    • Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area
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  Hanesbrands Inc. - Champion at Target (C9)

  • Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area

  • Technical Designer

    • Nov 2014 - Jul 2018
    • Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area

    • Partner with cross functional teams within Design, Marketing, Merchandising and Sourcing to create best practices and solutions for the Champion for Target – C9 business• Create tech packs for specification and provide comments from conception to production for overlapping seasons while utilizi...

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  VF Imagewear & LSG

  • United States
  • Retail Apparel and Fashion
  • 300 - 400 Employee

  • Technical Designer

    • Jan 2012 - Nov 2014

    •Create and maintain specs for Men’s licensed sportswear apparel for NFL, NHL, NBA, MLB and NCAA product lines; executing timely communication with sourcing, hubs, and vendors within appropriate timelines•Collaborate with designers in selecting consistent trims and construction details to maintain clear market segmentation between mid-tier and mass accounts•Conduct live model fittings to analyze fit, construction, and art and communicates comments to vendors overseas•Observe & track all time and action calendar deadlines for prototypes and production samples•Leads in competitive market & trend research for fit analysis; creating presentations and presenting findings•Acts as Product Development Liaison for Old Navy product line providing all communication and line reviews•Represented VF Imagewear in attendance of Cotton Incorporated workshops for Quality Assurance and Care Labels•Owns garment neck label and outside performance branding development and approvals

  • Product Development Paid Intern

    • Oct 2011 - Dec 2011

    •Supported the Creative & Technical Designers and Creative Artists in daily tasks relating to calendar milestones•Assisted in fittings, measured and reviewed garments, created and updated specs using WebPDM •Updated the Spec Repository and product status reports using Excel as well as updated comps (CADs), and created black & white sketches for specs using Illustrator •Assisted in Harley Davidson catalog photo shoot by ensuring proper garment fit for models•Created Swatches and filed fabric and color submits and updated lab dip trackers •Assisted Sample Department in preparing garments for Dealer Shows

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  Conde Nast - W Magazine

  • New York, New York

  • Fine Jewelry & Luxury Home Intern

    • Jan 2011 - Apr 2011
    • New York, New York

    •Assist in selection of merchandise for fashion stories by going on location to photograph possible pieces and network with designers and stores•Assist in cover/supplement photo shoots and overall organization of the fashion closet•Check in and return all incoming jewelry and home décor; unpack a...