I am an apparel designer, climber, and bartender driven by continuous challenge, curiosity, and personal growth. With a strong commitment to education, adventure, and proactive problem-solving, I am pursuing a permanent move to the EU to build a globally informed design career. I am deeply dedicated to expanding my skill set through textiles, functionality, cultural influence, and inspiration, with the goal of contributing at the forefront of the ever-evolving fashion industry.

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How I got here:

While pursuing a B.F.A. in Fashion Design, I was awarded an internship in London with Zandra Rhodes in recognition of my fashion achievements and potential. After spending a month and a half in multiple countries abroad, my fire was fueled. I immersed myself in diverse fashion landscapes and drew inspiration from the rich art history, architecture, and fashion influences of each country while cultivating everlasting relationships. 

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Since my return, I worked as a Design Assistant in womenswear for Finley Shirts and, afterward, Associate Designer for Dillards. I have worked across multiple men’s private label brands at Dillard’s, gaining a comprehensive understanding of various target markets and their unique preferences in trends, fabrics, price points and end use. During my 4+ years, I have held a combined position of design and development for both category and complete brands (tops and bottoms). 

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Each season involved end-to-end ownership of the design process, including trend research, fabric sourcing, inspiration development, color and collection proposals, technical sketching, tech packs, BOMs, trim development, sample evaluation, and art direction from concept through finalization. This breadth of experience has allowed me to thrive under extremely tight timelines, managing monthly deliveries up to eight months out, while maintaining full control over design integrity and execution.

Since being brought on, I have reorganized each brand’s functionality and overall cohesivity by:

• Elevating technical packages through improved detail and organization

• Streamlining fabrications and trims to better align with customer needs

• Enhancing commercial prints and patterns appropriate to each target market

• Advising overseas factories on garment construction and quality improvements

• Introducing new design elements to strengthen overall brand identity

 

I am seeking to bring my passion, adaptability, and tenacity to a global company that encourages growth in new directions. I offer unwavering energy for design, development, and collaboration. I invite you to explore my work and connect to further discuss how my experience and perspective can contribute to your team.