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Doll Designer and Illustrator
Los Angeles, CA
Mar 2003 - Present (21 years 5 months)
I design innovative new dolls and illustrate head-to-toe looks for existing doll lines. I have provided illustration and toy design services to numerous clients including MGA, Jakks Pacific, Spinmaster, Playmates Toys and more.
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Instructor
Sewing Arts Centers, Inc.
Sep 2010 - Jun 2012 (1 year 9 months)
As a member of the faculty at Sewing Arts Center in Santa Monica I tought students how to choose and make basic alterations to commercial patterns, understand the qualities of different fabrics, assemble a quality sewing kit, become familiar with the home sewing machine, and sew garments.
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Senior Project Designer
Mattel
Sep 1993 - Mar 2003 (9 years 6 months)
While at Mattel I designed everything from groovy bathing suits to traditional costumes to elegant ballgowns for Barbie and her friends and family.
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Assistant designer
Passport USA Clothing Company
Oct 1992 - Sep 1993 (11 months)
Assisted the head fashion designer in pattern-making, embroidery designs and fashion photography shoots for women's contemporary sportswear company.
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Assistant Designer
Zoology Inc
Oct 1992 - Sep 1993 (11 months)
Illustrated line sheets and created presentation boards for elegant knitwear company.
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Intern
Reebok
Jun 1992 - Aug 1992 (2 months)
Won the Reebok International Designovation contest and then interned at the Reebok apparel division in Stoughton Massachusetts. Worked directly with their active wear designers to create a new line of in-line skating apparel.
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Intern
Cerruti 1881
Jan 1992 - Jun 1992 (5 months)
Assisted menswear design team with developing designs, creating concept boards and coordinating presentations.