EDUCATION
Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Illustration, 2003. Courses include extensive color theory.
 
EXPERIENCE
Freelance Designer, Creativo Surface Design Studio, New York, NY, 2010-Present
Developed active and swimwear designs targeting the Creativo customer base. Adopted for Summer 2012 line.

Freelance Designer, Michael Kors, Michael Michael Kors Collection, New York, NY, 2010-Present
Developed signature design, color sense, and design culture targeting the Michael Kors customer base. Adopted for Michael Kors Spring 2011 line.               

Freelance Designer, Nine West Dress (Jones New York Company), New York, NY, 2010-Present
Developed signature design, color sense, and design culture targeting the Nine West/Jones customer base. Adopted for Nine West Spring 2011 Line.

Freelance Designer, ADAM Adam Lippes, New York, NY, 2010-Present
Developed signature design, color sense, and design culture targeting the ADAM customer base. Adopted for ADAM Spring 2011 line.

Freelance Designer, Carole Hochman Design Group, New York, NY, 2010
Collaborated with textile librarian on production process from design to commercial application for Oscar de la Renta leisure wear. Produced mock-ups on variety of materials, including canvas, cotton, silk, poly yoryu, and paper to evaluate fashion and performance advantages.

Freelance Designer, Garven, Mendota Heights, MN, 2010
Managed creative process from inception to production for international paper products company serving Fortune 500 companies. Collaborated with art director to implement feminine florals theme for production in Dollar Tree bag campaign and Target reusable bag campaign.

Freelance Designer, Loop Girls, Philadelphia, PA, 2010
Designed and coordinated colors for seasonal casual wear product line and signature apparel for tween apparel line. Worked with design parameters to develop, enhance and commercialize seasonal product line. Corporate clients include Garnet Hill, Chasing Fireflies, Bloomingdales and Saks Fifth Avenue.

Exhibitor, Printsource NY: New York, NY, 2009-2010
Produced color samples, color ways, negotiated contracts with national vendors.  Developed presentations for senior merchandisers and designers for international apparel companies including DKNY and LeSportSac.

Exhibitor, Surtex, New York, NY, 2009
International textile fair for design and artwork. Produced color samples, color ways, negotiated contracts with national vendors.

Mentor, The Met School, Providence, RI, 2006-2008
Worked with urban youth to integrate classical art history and urban graffiti culture. Taught professional design techniques, and communication skills.

OTHER

Featured in:
Mix Magazine, Global Color Research UK Trend Forecasting (March 2010)

Doneger Creative Services (March 2010)

Gallery Exhibitions in Rhode Island, California, and Vermont (2003-2007)

Represented by W Gallery and Studios, Sacramento, CA 

High level of proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, Microsoft Office 

Collectors in New York, England, Italy and Austria
        
Extensive exposure to European graphic and fashion designers

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