About
I have been working in the apparel industry for over 16 years, from large scale corporate jobs to small start up projects, and everything in between. Along the way, I've learned to be nimble, collaborative, forward thinking, and a chameleon of sorts in the products I've worked on. Kind of a "jack of all trades". And while many people in the apparel industry tend to find a focused niche and stick with it, I've found that I thrive working on a variety of projects where creative thinking, multi-tasking and cost effective planning (ok, let's just call it frugality) give me the ability to be continually be inspired.
My design experience is mostly focused on womens categories, but I've run the gamut, working on contemporary, missy, plus, juniors, surf/lifestyle, swim, knits, wovens, sweaters, outerwear, athletics, loungewear and dresses.
I have a strong technical design background, and have worked on product development both domestically and overseas. I've traveled to work with vendors in Asia many times, and prize my relationships I've built with them.
On a personal note, I am easy to work with, nice, well educated, well traveled, and soft spoken but direct. And did I say nice?
Some of the companies/brands I have worked with are:
Target (Xhilaration Swim)
MeUndies
Anthropologie
WalMart(Catalina and OP)
WalMart Canada (BUM Equipment)
Reyn Spooner
Ezekiel
Kmart (Jaclyn Smith, Joe Boxer, Attention, Athletech)
Sears
Eckored
Boston Proper
Karen Kane
Urban Outfitters
Wet Seal
Swimsuits For All
Avenue
Catherines
Steinmart
Kohls
Target
Blue Marlin Corp.
Splendid
Tokidoki