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EDUCATIONFashion Institute of TechnologyState University of New YorkBFA in Accessories Design, 2008AWARDS 2009 Finalist for BestHandmade HandbagHonored by the IndependentHandbag Designer Awards 2006 Winner for BestHandmade Small LeatherDesigns for FIT AccessoriesDesign Awards choosenby Ralph LaurenLeather GoodsSKILLS Adobe CC: Illustrator Photoshop Footwear sewing andpatternmaking. Knowledge of footwearcomponents. Global/domestic sourcingof materials. Ability to sketch by hand.us design patentUSD847502S1Binding BagSenior Kids Footwear DesignerSTEVE MADDEN KIDS, February 2022- Present Sr Footwear Designer working within the Steve Madden branded footwear team. Apart of a 40 mill business, working in a fast paced enviroment. Supports the design director and team on all aspects of the design process. Renders footwear designs by hand then transfers sketches into CAD form. Creates detailed spec sheets that are sent to overseas agents for development. Very experienced in correcting upper trial patterns and last/constructions. Manages footwear designs for retail and wholesale customer accounts. Presents seasonal trends and footwear lines during FFANY shows to customers. Researches major trends each season through comp shopping and online research etc. Works crossfuntionally with sales and production teams on daily tasks. ESO- Senior Kids Footwear DesignerNINE WEST KIDS, March 2019-January 2022 Lead designer responsible for building the Nine West girls footwear line. Worked closely with the licensor ABG on building each collection. Met with the Nine West womens team at the beginning of each development season to review key trends, details and materials. Sold to all major footwear retailers (Macys, Shoe Show, Shoe Dept., Kohls, Marshalls, Von Maur etc.) Orders, organizes and manages samples for each customer. Works closely with each customer on any special sample modification or requests to meet their liking. Personally presents the Nine West shoe line each season to customers during FFANY shows. Built collection from 0 to 5 mill, projections are 8 mill despite how the pandemic had impacted retail.RAMPAGE GIRLS, SUGAR, FRENCH TOAST, July 2014-March 2019 Girls footwear designer responsible for the missy Rampage Girls, Sugar kids and French Toast girls lines. Design, develop, and manage key brands from concept into production. Built design business from scratch, increasing sales revenue up to 20 mill. Maintain in-depth knowledge of current and future trends through seasonal domestic and international travel (Including Miami, LA, Las Vegas, Italy, London, Paris, Amsterdam and Antwerp) Ensure that all styles reflect current demographics. Key brands are sold at major retailers such as Belk, Burlington, Fred Meyer, DSW, Kohls, Macys, Marshalls, Meijer, Payless, Ross, Shoe Carnival, Shoe Show,Shoe Dept., Stage. Increase relationships with key factories in China by traveling 2-4 times annually to review prototypes, fit and materials. Greatly improved efficiency through enhancing communication with overseas agents and factories. Developed a sample report to improve efficiency and track workload resulting in better usability. Merchandise the Rampage Girl and Sugar girl missy showrooms for all FFANY shows. Presents all seasonal trends and lines to customers during FFANY meetings, giving on average 10 key presentations weekly during high season. Oversaw all aspects of private label kids design specifically for customers including Kmart, Sears and Kohls, also assisted in designing for Payless & Target accounts- managed a 20 mill account within a 40 mill business. Enhanced and finished footwear designs from proto-types to confirmation traveling to China twice a year. Researched and shopped Domestic trends in the competitive shoe market. Worked cross-functionally with Design Director & Sales team to ensure cohesiveness across all categories to maintain specific retailers aesthetics. Consulted with fit team on any manufacturing or development issues to ensure fit. Served as key customer contact through ongoing communication. Met with private label customers during FFANY meetings and traveled domestically for customer meetings. Designed all categories of Womens and Juniors private label footwear. Created original styles for retailers such as Express, Forever 21, JC Pennys, Members Only, Kohls & Urban Outfitters. Designed/Developed a Hanging Footwear line for Kohls department stores private label. Interfaced daily with Kohls design merchandizers. Acted as a liaison between our customers and our factories to ensure order implementation and quality control. Worked closely with sales team to develop CAD presentations and monitor sales trends. NINA- Footwear DesignerKIDS PRIVATE LABEL, JULY 2012-JULY 2014OLIVIA MILLER INC.- Footwear DesignerWOMENS PRIVATE LABEL, JULY 2008-JULY 2012 |
