EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA WILMINGTON | GRADUATED 2021

Bachelor of Art in Studio Art | Minor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation

NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY | GRADUATED 2015

Bachelor of Science in Fashion and Textile Management | Concentration in Fashion Development and Product Management

Certificate in Fashion Illustration and Digital Photography

EXPERIENCE

Custom surface design creations and templates, including invitations, decorative maps, cup and can cooler designs and more.

Owned the creation and execution of all CADs across a brand category and retailer range
Created seasonal color palettes, trend direction and trend videos
Created initial direction, reviewed samples to approve accuracy to CAD, and collaborated with cross functional team members
Used Adobe Illustrator and Pointcarre graphing software to create unique patterns and to ensure correct execution

Developed seasonal color palettes and trend concepts
Created stylized design sketches and organized line planners by program and delivery
Input information into Belk's PLM system to provide details for production
Communicated with factory counterparts and attended fit sessions to ensure samples were produced accurately and delivery was met

Worked in Adobe Illustrator to create stylized design sketches and created assortment boards per monthly delivery
Created technical detail pages, measurement sets and completed the bill of materials to ensure the details of each style were understood and followed by factory counterparts
Merchandised the entire season line as envisioned on the store floor to present to The Cato Corporation

Interpreted design sketches into technical flats, adhering to Cato's guidelines
Assisted the Fashion Design and Technical Services Department in creating detailed fashion drawings to be included in specification packages

SKILLS