August 1991 to August 1992
MERCHANDISE MANAGER GIRLS DIVISION
NAZARETH CENTURY MILLS, INC.
350 Fifth Avenue, New York City
domestic mill producing private label sportswear for girls

duties:
developed colors, fabrics and silhouettes for line
assisted Senior Vice President in merchandising
supervised design sizes 7-14 girls
designed toddler and 4-6X girls: presentation boards, specs,
original silhouettes and patterns
met with buyers for presentation and follow-up

Feb. 1989 to August 1991
HEAD DESIGNER
TOPSVILLE
1333 Broadway, New York City
iimporters of girls sportswear, private label and Topsville brand

duties:
researched domestic and international market for new trends
developed rollerprints, screenprints, color stories and silhouettes for coordinates at varying price points
did finished artwork and color separation for screen prints when needed
supervised in-house and freelance staff of artists and designers
introduced first CAD system into the company (December 1989)

E D U C A T I O N

CARNEGIE-MELLON INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Pittsburgh, PA.
Two years as a design major

THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY Washington, D.C.
Two years as a graphic design major. Graduated with a B.A. in Art

MANNES COLLEGE OF MUSIC New York City
Post-graduate diploma in music

FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY New York City
Studied screen-print techniques, design and preparation of artwork for screens, garment construction and draping

SCHOOL OF VISUAL ARTS New York City
Studied animation with Don Duga