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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

 

Lifelong creative and innovative product designer inspired and influenced by nature, movement, art, and structure. Refined aesthetic presented and attained with care and attention to finer details. Diverse background, and in depth development knowledge of footwear/outsole design/construction, clothing pattern/construction, soft sole, hosiery, accessories, and handbag design/construction. Highly motivated, team oriented, and result focused professional with a notable emphasis on cultural ethics, integrity, and structural clarity.

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

CREATIVE DESIGNER-FOOTWEAR

RELIABLE OF MILWAUKEE-MUK LUKS, Milwaukee, WI, USA         

October 2019-Present

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• Analyze and interpret retail and runway fashion trends to apply to the MUK LUKS brand, private label development, and special customer make-ups

• Lead seasonal presentations of original ideas, innovative design concepts, and line plans utilizing validated trend and color research for upper management, sales teams, and buyers

• Execution of footwear pattern/proprietary outsole design and development from initial CAD concept to vendor prototype including tech pack preparation and overview of pattern, material, and color approved confirmation samples

• Lead daily communications with cross functional teams including TD, Sourcing, Production, Sales, and global vendor partners

• Attend fit sessions with TD to analyze and initiate style line updates and revisions by creating visual and detailed construction notes for vendor partners

• Create organized and detailed summary charts for all confirmation sample needs in addition to maintaining updated creative brand decks and line plans for efficient follow though and visibility across internal departments

• Collaborate directly with CCO, Footwear Director, and VP of Footwear Sales to establish and finalize line plans and merchandizing strategies 

                                            

 

LEAD DESIGNER-Soft Soles, Socks, Accessories

RELIABLE OF MILWAUKEE-MUK LUKS, Milwaukee, WI, USA              

July 2017-October 2019

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• Design lead for socks, soft soles, and cold weather accessories for men, women, and kids

• Analyze and interpret retail and runway fashion trends to apply to the MUK LUKS brand, private label development, and special customer make-ups

• Develop original knits patterns and prints for all categories and special make-ups placed in store and on Dot.Coms that adhere to seasonal concepts and brand visions

• Lead daily communications with cross functional teams including TD, Sourcing, Production, Sales, and global vendor partners

• Create and oversee development of tech packs and maintain samples and proto types for future reference and review

• Attend fit sessions with TD to analyze and initiate style updates and revisions

• Create organized and detailed summary charts for all confirmation sample needs in addition to maintaining updated creative decks and line plans for efficient follow though and visibility across internal departments

• Collaborate directly with CCO, Design Director, Sales, and Customer Account Representatives to establish and finalize line plans and merchandizing strategies

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­CUSTOMER ACCOUNTS INCLUDE:

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• Kohl’s, Walmart, QVC, Betsey Johnson, Free People, Buckle, Dry Goods, TJX/Winners, Ross Stores, Burlington, Dunham’s, Zulily, Famous Footwear, Shoe Carnival, DSW.com, Rack Room, Shoe Show, Target.com

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

 

• PARIS MENS FASHION WEEK, ASSISTANT

      Walter Van Beirendonck-Paris, France, France- 2017

 

• PRODUCT DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT, WORKSHOP

      Target Headquarters-Minneapolis, MN, USA- 2016

 

• CREATIVE CONNECTIONS COSTUME DESIGN STUDIO, INSTRUCTOR

       Mount Mary University- Milwaukee, WI, USA- 2015

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• ARLINE FITCH METAL WEAVING, WORKSHOP

       Mount Mary University- Milwaukee, WI, USA- 2015  

 

CERTIFICATES & AWARDS

 

MOST MARKETABLE COLLECTION

Transcend Fashion Show

Kohl’s, WI-2017

 

CLAIRE SCHAEFFER OUTSTANDING MARKETABLE DESIGN

ITAA, Canada-2016

 

BEST OF SHOW

Synergy Fashion Show

Bon Ton-2016

 

SANDRA TONZ OUTSTANDING COLLECTION

Synergy Fashion Show

Florida Perry Smith-2016

 

OUTSTANDING USE OF FABRIC

“Ignite” Fashion Show

Nancy Zieman Productions-2015

 

DESTINATION INNOVATION CHALLENGE

Kohl’s & Southwest-2015

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QUALIFICATIONS

 

• Footwear Design & Construction

• Apparel Design & Construction

• Handbag & Accessory Design

• Pattern Making & Grading

• Technical Flats and POM

 

 COMPUTER

 

• Adobe Illustrator

• Adobe Photoshop

• Microsoft Office 360

• Pointcarre & Kaleido

• OptiTex-Pattern Software

• PLM-Blue Cherry Software

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EDUCATION

 

BACHELOR’S DEGREE

Mount Mary University

Milwaukee, WI, US

2017

 

SAI PROGRAM

Paris American Academy

Paris, France, Europe

2017

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