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About
Hello! I am a professional designer with 15+ years of experience encompassing a diverse range of creative work. I specialize in apparel and graphic design, print & pattern repeats, and technical garment sketching. I'm proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop and an expert in vector-based graphics.
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Education
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Associate of Arts Fashion DesignFashion Institute of Design and Merchandising1999 - 2001Outstanding Fashion Designer Nominee, Valedictorian Nominee, Phi Theta Cappa member, FIDM Honor Society
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Gen Ed, ArchitectureUniversity of Arizona1997 - 1998General studies and preliminary Architecture courses geared toward professional-phase program. Accepted into UA professional-phase Architecture program, Dean's List.
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Experience
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Owner & DesignerLos Angeles, CAMay 2015 - 2017 (2 years 7 months)This is my small biz startup which I built from the ground-up, designing and creating logo/website/packaging and product line.
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Senior Denim Designer, G by GUESS YCGUESS? Inc.Los Angeles, CAMay 2008 - Feb 2014 (5 years 9 months)All-encompassing apparel design and development with emphasis on denim and fringe focus on hard wovens, activewear, and outerwear. I also created original graphics for back pocket artwork, labels/hardware, and all-over prints.
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YC Denim DesignerLos Angeles, CAMay 2006 - May 2008 (2 years)Designed & developed Young Contemporary denim collection for retail and wholesale markets. Strong emphasis on wash development, back pocket design and silhouette direction.
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Associate DesignerLos Angeles, CAMay 2004 - May 2006 (2 years)Duly responsible for YC Denim development including silhouette, wash, styling, fitting, tech packs.
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Junior DesignerLos Angeles, CAApr 2000 - May 2004 (4 years 1 month)Launched "Fusion" line of handmade jewelry for specialty retailers including Ron Herman, Anthropologie, Red Envelope. Conceptualized and created custom OOAK pieces for private clientele.
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Skills
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@mivcreative, member since 2015
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