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Creative Director- Accessories & Womens' Apparel
Los Angeles, CA
Jul 2016 - Present (8 years 4 months)
Principle creative director and designer for accessory, apparel, trim, and branding design consultancy
• Deliver creative direction including trend analysis, design management, and team building
• Product design and execution specializing in headwear and bags for lifestyle, sport, and fashion
• Partnering with sustainable, local, and global sourcing team to deliver timely and cost-effective product
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Project Leader Apparel & Senior Designer-Headwear
Puma
May 2010 - Present (14 years 6 months)
•Lead apparel division in global initiative by conducting workshops with department heads including Design, Development, and Merchandising.
• Manage international headwear business with extensive market knowledge and strong conceptual design that combines commerciality with trend-inspiring creativity.
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Senior Designer-International Headwear
Puma
Sep 2005 - Present (19 years 2 months)
• Drive the international headwear business from a design perspective.
• Manage a small team of designers plus merchandiser and developer assistants.
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Senior Designer
Agron, Inc. Official Accessory Licensee ADIDAS, INC.
May 1998 - Sep 2005 (7 years 4 months)
• Lead design projects for adidas licensee in all categories including bags, headwear, hosiery, and small accessories.
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Intern
Liz Claiborne Accessories
1995 - 1995