Design Sales

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Brooklyn, NY

215-***-****

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Philadelphia University

Philadelphia, PA

Fashion Design Major

Bachelors of Science

Graduation: Dec 2002

EDUCATION

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Flex PLM

Web PDM

Excel

Word/ Power Point

SKILLS

CAREER PROFILE

Creative and passionate designer with 11+ years experience in menswear and childrenswear. Proven success in leading and directing design teams to execute product while partnering with merchants, sourcing, overseas team and graphic designers. A team player and strategic thinker who takes initiative and maintains a positive outlook. SEARS HOLDINGS CORP / KMART

Design Director Kmart Young Men’s 2014 to present

•Manage 5 brands totaling over $300 million dollars in retail sales.

•Oversee Kmart menswear brands which include: young men’s knits and wovens, athletic, swimwear, outerwear, denim, lounge and underwear.

•Lead a team of 4 designers.

•Travel to Europe and Asia for seasonal trend and concept direction.

•Manage 6 seasonal Time and Action calendars.

•Lead the buy meeting coordination process, including visual set-up, props, lifestyle and design presentation.

•Attend weekly Fast Fashion Initiative meetings.

•Responsible for department expense budget.

Senior Designer Kmart & Sears Young Men’s 2008 to 2014

•Designed and executed all young men’s garments for 2 brands including knits, wovens and denim.

•Traveled to Asia 2-3 times per year with the Production Team to develop product and secure proper pricing.

•Created specification, construction and wash details for each style.

•Presented finished samples to Merchandising Team during buy meetings.

•Oversaw all fittings with the Technical Design Team. Designer Kmart & Sears Young Men’s Bottoms 2006 to 2008

•Designed and executed all young men’s bottoms and denim. HADDAD APPAREL GROUP

Designer LEVIS Boy’s and Girl’s 2003 to 2006

•Created new Red Tab designs in all size ranges for Sam’s Club, BJ’s and Costco in adherence with pricing strategies set by merchandising.

•Responsible for all tech packs, fit, fabric, lab dips and wash approvals. SO FUN! APPAREL

Design Intern Spring/ Summer 2001

•Created hand painted prints and graphics for the line. VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Co-Founder/ Board Member, Pupstarz Rescue 2015 to Present

•Established Pupstarz Rescue as a 501 C3 non-profit entity, creating a no-kill dog rescue serving New York City and the Tri-State Area..

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