Innovative Fashion Specialist eager to contribute demonstrated trend and color ability to a progressive Merchandising and Associate Creative Director role.

• Over 5 years of experience in high end fashion operations, focusing primarily on optimizing the customer experience while driving sales revenue.
• Innate ability to identify client style needs and design/select appropriate merchandise to ensure satisfaction.
• Dynamic interpersonal communication skills, critical to cultivating positive relationships with customers, staff members and global third party vendors.

Sandy & Sid Accessories (Krazy Kat Sportswear Division), New York, NY 2015-Present

Senior Designer/Merchandiser

• Contribute extensively to creation of innovative accessory division, attracting high profile clientele, including Nordstrom and Chicos.
• Conduct critical global market trend research to remain cutting edge throughout product design.
• Increase web presence and brand awareness by implementing various marketing strategies, including social media and networking.
• Resourcefully coordinate all aspects of trade show participation.

Mann & Brothers/ Imperial, New York, NY 2012-2015

Senior Director of Private Label Accessory Development

• Championed revenue growth initiatives throughout accessory department by implementing highly effective product design strategies while promoting affordability and aesthetic appeal.
• Strategically identified current trends and developed products appropriately.
• Leveraged strong product merchandising skills to promote sales growth.
• Cultivated positive, global relationships to ensure quality control throughout manufacturing and receiving.

Capelli New York, New York, NY 2010-2012

Product Design Associate

• Streamlined process improvement initiatives throughout thorough review of existing products and innovative design of new products.
• Drove revenue growth by creating appealing products, updating existing winter hat design, strategically using color and distributing samples appropriately.
• Provided full product lines to high profile clients, including Target, Macy s, Bloomingdale s, Kohl s and Wal-Mart.
• Conducted integral market trend research, resulting in development of three fastest selling items in Fall 2011.
• Steered production to on time, within budget completion by maintaining open lines of communication with global manufacturers and vendors.
• Maintained quality control throughout sizing by thoroughly designing and reviewing technical specifications.

POSH Fashion Group, Minneapolis, MN 2009

Production Assistant

• Leveraged strong coordination skills to successfully organize all aspects of fast paced photo shoots from set up to break down.

POSH Fashion Group, Minneapolis, MN 2008

Internship

• Obtained extensive insight into model management and photography processes, with associated responsibilities including photo editing, photo shoot production and training models.

Little Green Radicals, London, UK 2008

Office Manager, Design Assistant Intern

• Recognized for innovative design of London s #1 selling baby apparel Christmas gift.
• Gained valuable exposure to effective fashion processes, including screen print design, technical sketch creation and marketing material development.
• Demonstrated strong communication abilities throughout daily client interactions.

J. Crew, Bloomington, MN 2007

Sales Associate / Visual Merchandiser

• Utilized strong product knowledge and visual merchandising skills to promote sales revenue growth.
• Continually met and exceeded existing sales metrics.

Bachelor of Professional Studies in Fashion Merchandising; 2010

Product Development, Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY (w/minor in Business Administration)

Cum Laude; Dean's List; Marist College; Academic Scholarship

Foundation for International Education; Fall Semester 2008, London, England

Fashion Student Mentor, Marist