Work History
Experience
Jan 2023 - Present
Cincinnati, OH
COHO Creative
Trend, Strategy, and Innovation Co-op
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Collaborated with Strategy and Design teams to develop new brands, products, and designs for clients.
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Generated trend intelligence through research and analysis of global data and reports.
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Responsible for sensing and synthesis of 2023 and 2024 Macro Trends and manifestations for internal trend reports.
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Translated category specific insights into actionable plans with color and mood board inspiration for clients.
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Authored and pitched deck for the impact of End of Abundance macro trend on private label brands.
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Continued part-time, working on value-add projects for new business development.
August 2021 - Present
Cincinnati, OH
Bardot Bow Gallery
Accessory Design Co-op (2021),
Master Maker (2022-Present)
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Mentored by owner to design and produce high-end hair accessories with construction pages.
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Pitched trend, color, and material research, developing more than 50 new products that contributed over $20,000 in revenue as of 2023.
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Mastered production of over 100 products and improved production efficiency.
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Managed online Etsy store, inventory, customer service outreach, and quality control of fulfillment.
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Led artistic direction of photoshoots, social media, and new website development.
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Trained and mentored new hires to maintain QC standards.
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Continued part-time, aiding with the seasonal increases in workload.
May - August 2022
Boston, MA
NOBULL
Apparel Development Co-op
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Coordinated with Design, Technical, and Development departments to ensure 2022 Crossfit Games deliverables.
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Optimized biweekly sample fitting sessions with technical designers.
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Prepared, tracked, and photographed samples after Design hand-off until approved for production.
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Measured samples for workmanship, construction, and GSR spec tolerances.
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Revised flats, tech packs, and construction pages with correction notes for factory partners.
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Reorganized and maintained the color library for all dye lots and bulk lot vendor swatches.
May 2020 - Aug 2022
Cincinnati, OH,
Boston, MA
DSW
Store Associate
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Created positive experiences for shoe-lovers shopping in-store, reading customer cues to meet their needs.
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Relied on to conduct customer transactions with integrity and join DSW loyalty rewards program.
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Took initiative to shop the stacks and stay in touch with inventory catalog both in-store and online.
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Demonstrated attention to detail inspecting condition of product for flaws before fulfilling an order.
May 2017 - Oct 2020
Mason, OH
Kings Island Live Entertainment
Costume Design Supervisor (2019-2020), Costume Technician (2017-2018)
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Designed, constructed, altered, and repaired costumes for Spring, Carnivale, Haunt, and Winterfest.
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Styled and distributed costumes to 200 performers daily, assisting in quick changes backstage.
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Measured cast and conducted fittings to corporate standards.
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Communicated and collaborated with other departments to solve problems and meet show needs.
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Delegated tasks to team, outlined deadlines, and trained new hires for daily operation
Jan 2020 - April 2020
Cincinnati, OH
KOTSOVOS
Seamstress Assistant and Stylist Co-op
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Supported a small team of in-house seamstresses with prom dress alteration workload and shop organization.
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Applied a knowledge of fitting alteration and beading repair to maintain integrity of inventory.
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Used consultative sales approach to understand customers needs and recommend relevant styles.
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Earned sales commission, recognized as top selling stylist in March.
May - August 2019
Cincinnati, OH
Costume Castle Inc.
Designer-Stitcher
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Altered, repaired, cleaned and organized costume stock.
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Curated local productions of Guys and Dolls, Annie, Grease, and Newsies.
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Communicated with Directors on creative vision for production.
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Measured and fit actors and customers to their costumes.
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Sold and rented costumes to customers in storefront.
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Opened and closed shop store front, performing daily upkeep tasks.
Education
2017 - Present
University of Cincinnati
School of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning
Bachelors of Science | Fashion Design
Class of 2024
Participating in the co-op program, alternating semesters of class room study with work in the field of Fashion Design.
2013 - 2017
Sycamore High School
Class of 2017
Skills
& Expertise
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Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Rush
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Digital Flat Pattern Drafting and CLO3D
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Prototype Draping and Fitting
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Technical Flats
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Tech Pack Development
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Fashion Illustration
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Domestic and Industrial Machine Sewing
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Social Media Marketing
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User-Centered Design
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Microsoft OS
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Mac OS