I am passionate about connecting brands with their customers through design and product development
I am a…
strong leader who fosters creativity in a team environment and promotes the growth of team members
creative and product development expert in womenswear in multiple product categories
adept at forecasting fashion trends and interpreting them with an aesthetic in line with a brand
able to adapt quickly to change and to offer creative solutions
proficient in Web PDM, FlexPLM, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office Suite
I have…
excellent communication skills; I collaborate with design, merchandising, tech, and sourcing departments to develop innovative product
extensive fabric knowledge, with a focus on cut and sew knits
expertise in creating process efficiencies
experience traveling for inspiration and production, and working directly with vendors on product development
experience in chase and fast track business models
Work Experience
White House Black Market, Fort Myers, FL
Director, Product Development, & Design Operations
May 2025-Present
• Work closely with design team to find creative ways to save cost while maintaining brand aesthetic
• Work with leadership team to establish a product development team for WHBM
• Revamped trim process to improve efficiency and cost savings
• Redefined sketch review process in collaboration with leadership team and created presentation tools
Director, Design Operations & Outlet Design
November 2024-May 2025
• Collaborated with Product Lifecycle Team to optimize calendar
• Spearheaded the establishment of tools and processes for better efficiency and product tracking
• Led Outlet Design for all categories; cost engineered product while maintaining brand aesthetic
Director, Frontline Tailoring, Denim, & Knit Tops Design
February 2014-November 2024
• Established trend direction and line strategy by season
• Directed design team in sketching, creating presentation boards, fitting, and handling daily product development issues
• Worked closely with cross functional partners to create innovative and brand right product
• Collaborated with cross departmental partners to create a balanced collection
• Presented the assortment to senior leadership team at milestone meetings
• Promoted from Senior Designer to Director in 2022
Abercrombie & Fitch, New Albany, OH
Senior Designer, August 2003-November 2013
• Acting director of the Gilly Hicks swim, sleep, and intimates departments from January 2013 to November 2013
• Managed the women’s and girls’ sleep and swim departments for Abercrombie, Gilly Hicks, and Hollister between 2009 and 2013
• Oversaw the cut and sew knits department for Ruehl from 2006-2009
• Designed intimates, sleep, cut and sew knit tops, graphic tees, woven tops, and swim for Ruehl from 2003-2006
• Worked directly with the CAD department and fabric mills to develop and approve pattern each season.
• Promoted through Design levels from Intern through Senior Designer
Vera Wang, New York, New York
Design Intern, June 2003-August 2003
EDUCATION
Shannon Rodgers and Jerry Silverman School of Fashion Design and Merchandising, Kent State University, Kent OH, Bachelor of Arts Degree: August 2003, Major: Fashion Design, GPA: 3.98