WHO I AM….

Professional, creative, results driven, merchandising and design expert with domestic and global production experience. Strong collaborator and communicator with an ability to lead diverse, multifunctional teams in achieving sales and client goals. Able to articulate design strategies and connect them to business goals. Thrives in a fast-paced, result driven environment.

SKILLS: Microsoft Office, pattern making, trend forecasting, Sourcing, Product Development

SOURCING, PRODUCTION, AND SHOPPING EXPERIENCE IN: Korea, Turkey, Pakistan, Taiwan, China, Thailand, Bangladesh, Yap, India, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Denmark and Italy

WORK EXPERIENCE

GOLD MEDAL INTERNATIONAL - New York, NY

Vice President of Merchandising & Design 2/2009 - 3/2024

Apparel, Cold Weather Accessories, Slippers, and Hosiery

  • Responsible for leading a team of senior designers focused on the development of unique andproprietary designs for multiples of different products.

  • Manage development of product for in-house brands: Forever 21 hosiery, Ecko Unltd hosiery and2(X)IST hosiery

  • Provide timely data to sales team identifying trends and market opportunities for all labels andbrands

  • Expertly lead merchandising and development for all product in- house labels, GMI private brandsfor both men’s and women’s

  • Oversaw the creation of Gold Medal International’s first Cold Weather Line launch

  • Successfully partner with client’s directly on private label program development.

  • Lead seasonal product creation and direction with sales, design team to ensure we exceed client’ssales objectives

  • Customers: Macy’s, Nordstrom, Giant Tiger, Bed, Bath & Beyond, Kohl’s, Ross Stores, Burlington, T.J. Maxx, J.C. Penney and Dicks

LANE BRYANT - Columbus, OH

Product Development Manager 1/2004 – 8/2005

Missy Cut & Sew and Active

  • Division Vol. 220 Million – Women’s Sportswear/Active

  • Developed a cohesive trend/brand assortment in partnership with the merchandising teamPartnered with marketing, visual and stores to provide product information and label developmentEffectively managed and understand IBP develop/production calendar in tandem w/overseasoffices

  • Identified and developed key items to successfully support foundation businesses

  • Supervised 2 Assistant PD Managers & 1 CAD asst. to achieve their objectives

  • Thoroughly understood our target customer needs to determine and address needs in both areas

  • Partnered with merchant & vendors/suppliers in growing activewear to 54.3M from 32.5 w/possiblefree standing stores

  • Shared information and best practices with cross-functional and cross divisional partners to gainsupport and improve business

  • Developed “Jr.Plus” merchandise for E-Comm website.

TILLSONBURG USA - New York, NY

Head Designer/ Merchandiser 11/2005 – 2/2009

  • Worked directly w/retail management teams designing and merchandising private label products

  • Directed Hong Kong development team

  • Utilized up- to- date product and trend knowledge to partner with sales to open new accounts andgrow existing accounts.

  • Traveled to Asia 2 to 3 times a year to work with design team

  • Project manager for establishing NY office

  • Customers: Motherswork, Maurice’s, Wal-Mart USA/Canada. White House/Black Market

SAN SIMEON AND THE MALCOM GROUP - New York, NY

Head Designer 9/2002 – 11/2003

Product Development/Kids/Label Line

  • Customers: Stein Mart; Nordstrom; Laura Ashley; Saks Inc.

SERGERMAN INTERNATIONAL - New York, NY

Head Designer 1/1998 – 9/2002

Woven, Cut & Sew

  • Customers: Dillard’s, Avenue, Kmart, Wal-Mart, HSN, August Max, JC Penney, Casual Corner

REGATTA, (USA) LLC. - New York, NY

Head Designer 12/1996 – 1/1998

  • Customers: Kathy Ireland, Mervyns, Caldor’s, Meijers

EDUCATION

Parsons School of Design, New York, NY

Area of Study: Fashion Design, B.F.A