CAREER SYNOPSIS

A driven, focused, entrepreneur, recognized designer and creative director, with demonstrated success building several businesses from the ground up in the UK and California.

Outstanding organizer and project manager with strength in leading, coaching and motivating a team whilst encouraging autonomy.

Excels at developing trusting, long-term relationships with high-net-worth clients and PR partnerships with luxury brands.

Accomplished educator in higher-education, leveraging creative minds and spirits, with a track record of national award-winning students.

Award-winning sales professional in the corporate advertising sector with a proven track record for facilitating business growth strategies, exceeding fiscal goals by 300%.

Served on the Board of Directors for AICI (Bay Area Chapter) as Vice President of Programs – a volunteer position.

ADDITIONAL STRENGTHS & EXPERIENCE

Fashion Illustration – Photoshop, Hand-Rendering
Technical Design - Pattern-Cutting, Draping, Tailoring, Women’s Wear & Men’s Wear
Garment Manufacture & Production
Interior Designer
Soft Furnishing Design & Manufacture
Fashion Styling
Graphic Design & Website Design
Retail Merchandising
Fashion Buyer
Fashion Retail Display Design
Strong Written & Oral Communicator
Ability to Work Across Multiple Projects
Event Planning

VOLUNTEER POSITIONS

AICI (The Association of Image Consultants International) BAY AREA CHAPTER

Board of Directors - Vice President of Programs

Non-profit, business networking organization for professional fashion stylists.

Task - Raise AICI's profile within the industry via a series of publicity events and to plan, market and execute those events. Exceeded goal with an increased attendance of 500%.

CHILDLINE

Children's Crisis Counselor

A UK based, national, free, phone help-line for children and teenagers in crisis or suicidal.

Completed a 10 week psychology-based training program and then worked as a volunteer phone counselor.

SAN FRANCISCO ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL

Dog Trainer & Handler

Rehabilitate abused dogs to be ready for adoption.