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EXPERIENCE
PT MEDIA
Miami and New York
Accessory Designer/Creative Director
01/2014 – present
Head Designer. Responsible of designing and development of seasonal collection. Research concepts, materials, hardware and colors trends. Design presentations, sketches, mood boards, final projects and prototype.
HOLA MAGAZINE
Miami, FL
Fashion Stylist
02/2008
Fashion Stylist, primarily working on selecting wardrobe and accessories for published editorials, television, music videos and celebrities public appearances. Collaborating with fashion designers, photographers/directors, hair stylists and makeup artists to assemble a particular look or theme for an specific project.
IMAGE'U
Miami
Style Finder
04/2013 – present
Image Consulting.
Personal Shopper.
Wardrobe Makeover.
Events and Fashion Shows production.
Concierge: Luxury cars, yachts and private Jets.
TRENDY TALENT
Miami
Director
01/2010 – 04/2012
Academy Model Agency .
Portfolios, Fashion Shows and Styling.
SKILLS
Accessories (handbags, belts, jewelry, hats.
Illustration/Art Work.
Illustrator/Photoshop.
Textile.
Trend Research/Forecasting.
Presentation Boards.
Product Development.
Contemporary Arts."Art Basel ".
Traveled to Europe, Asia and Skis Resorts on multiple inspiration trips; attended Premier Vision NY and Lineapelle NY for fabrics research, selection and direction.
RECOGNITIONS
TFS aka The Fashion Spot. "The 10 New Bag Designers You Need To Know", 2014.
First collection launched at Aspen International Fashion week, 2014.
Finalists Denim By GUESS Handbags at the Independent handbag designer awards in NYC, 2014.
FUNKSHION and Italian independent, 3rd annual emerging designer series contest in Miami Swim Week, 2014.
Documentary "STAR UP IS THE NEW BLACK" Miami Fashion Film Festival. Won the Best Local Film, 2014
Launched the new collection inspired in Frida Khalo y Diego Rivera is at the NSU Art Museum in Fort Lauderdale, 2014-15.
Handbag Designer Awards NY "Designer of the day", 2015.
EDUCATION
FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Courses
2015 – 2015
China Fashion Marketing.
Designers and Dressmaker's Garment Center Resources.
How to Design and Merchandise an accessories line.
ART INSTITUTE MIAMI
Accessory Designer A.A.
2013 – 2016
The Accessory Design course provides the basics in Art and general studies, helping to design elements such as color theory, materials and trends. Conceive and design accessories such as bags, belts, hats, shoes and jewelry.
SCHOOL OF ARTS J.A.
Interior Designer Bachelor.
1989 – 1993
LE MAISON DU CHARME
Swimwear Designer Associate
1996 – 1999