THE FULL STORY

A Philadelphia native currently living in New Zealand, I have been working in the apparel and technical outdoor/urban/sports design sectors for the past 20+ years in a myriad of design management roles.  My expertise is designing and developing technical outdoor and performance apparel throughout Australasia and the US, with a penchant for design innovation. I have most recently been on the forefront of bringing various new “first” technologies to market globally. 

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I’m confident in building and leading a holistic design team focused on technical outdoor solutions and sustainable manufacturing, ultimately working toward a circular economy, and creating an environment where teams and their cross functional partners feel valued and empowered to collaborate freely.  

SKILLS
Proficient in design management & collection development
Technical construction for outdoor sports
Trend forecasting & Colour pallet
Knowledge of technical fit required for outdoor sports & activewear
Tech packs, fabrics, technical flats, illustration
Designing to cost & merchandise planning 
Natural leader who enjoys mentoring

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PROGRAMS:  Photoshop & Illustrator, PLM systems, Microsoft Suite, Apparel Magic, Web PDM, NedGraphics, & PlaidMaker Pro programs.

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