About Me
Originally from Denver, Colorado, I am a 2023 graduate of Colorado State University with a degree in Apparel and Merchandising and a concentration in Product Development. I am a highly ambitious and creative individual with a deep passion for fashion design and innovation.
I aspire to help reshape the fashion industry by prioritizing sustainability across all aspects of the design and development process—from material selection to production methods and product lifecycle. I am especially interested in creating thoughtful, responsible designs that balance aesthetics, functionality, and environmental impact. Through my work, I aim to contribute to a more ethical, forward-thinking fashion industry. I currently specialize in Streetwear, Lifestyle and Athletic/Performance categories.
Work
Experience
Jan 2024 - Current
Guess? Factory/ Product Development Specialist & Graphic Support
-Created Original artwork (Basic Logos, Prints and Fashion Logos) for Off Price division achieving 80% adoption rate for USA and Canada markets
-Create and Design Original CAD’s in all categories (Tops, Bottoms, Outerwear, Etc.) for both Mens and YC divisions, presenting to buying team to show Off-Price customers.
-Facilitated Product development team with Canada and US production communicating with vendors on ETA dates for all stages of production (Proto, Preproduction and TOP samples) ensuring samples are received on time
-Cross referenced samples with original artwork making sure techniques, artwork size, colors and placement are all correct
Aug 2019 - Jan 2023
Avenir Museum of
Design and Merchandising
- Construct padded fabric hangers and muslin garment bags, to replace metals hangers to preserve the Avenir's collection
- Assisted with the preparation and maintenance of spaces for different exhibits and speakers
- Prepared mannequins for photography and capsule collections for present exhibits
June 2023 -Aug 2023
Guess? Brand Partnerships/ Product Development Intern
-Supported Design and Product Development teams for collection development through all stages First samples, SMS and TOP phases
-Updated tech packs using PLM system Enovia and Centric
-Research new Trends, Styles and Techniques to implement within new developments and presenting them accordingly to collaborative team
-Costing advising for upcoming collections to meet target margins and show adjusted prices for TMC to meet needed margins
-Utilize industrial laser machine to create sustainable hand-sanding effects for denim and other projects
May 2020 - Apr 2023
Finish Line /
JD Sports
- Perform Sales and customer service responsibilities such as retrieving shoes and other products from the stockroom in a timely manner
- Maintain and achieve company sales metrics, meeting daily sales goals and reaching expected donations
- Sustain company standards of products on sales floor with apparel and accessories
Services
& Activity
Design and Merchandising Leadership Team
- Assisted the Fundraising Committee with ideas to raise money to hold Design and merchandising events for incoming students to increase student engagement
- Mentored for incoming Design and Merchandising students to help make college transition easier
KEY Communities
2019 - Current
- Engaged in personal connection with a diverse community in Fort Collins applying my leadership skills in a college atmosphere
- Assisted incoming students with the transition into higher education through KEY Plus mentoring and providing career related advice
2019 - 2021
Skills
& Coursework
Adobe suite
Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign,Lightroom
Microsoft Office
Excel, Word, Outlook
Coursework
Pattern-making, Fashion Illustration, Textiles, Textile Production, Draping, CAD Pattern-making, Industrial Garment Construction, Product Line Management, Technical Packaging/Branding Strategy, Fashion Show Event Planning and Production, Product Development, Fashion Industries, Merchandising Math, Market Analysis and Trend Forecasting