Education

  • Masters in Creative Direction | June 2024

    — Received mentorship from industry leaders, Felipe Oliveira Baptista (Former Artistic Director at Kenzo and Former Creative Director at Lacoste) and Torsten Hochstetter (FILA Global Head of Design and Former PUMA Global Creative Director).

    — Equipped with comprehensive expertise in Creative & Art Direction, Design methodologies, Draping techniques, Illustration, CAD software proficiency, Graphic Design, Photography & Film production, Styling principles, Business & Management strategies, Merchandising, Campaign development, and Marketing strategies.

  • B.F.A in Fashion Design | Graduated June 2023

    — Achieved Dean's List recognition

    — Awarded Academic Honors and Achievement Honors Scholarships

    — Developed proficiency in various aspects of fashion design including Design, Draping, Pattern-making, Prototyping & Samples, Construction, Sewing, Textile Development, CLO 3D, Illustration, CAD, Technical Flats, and Spec Sheets.

    — Actively contributed to The Manor, student-run fashion publication, showcasing skills in Creative Direction, Styling, Editorial, and Writing.

    — Engaged in community service in volunteer work with SCAD Serve.

  • Scholar & Merit Designation | Graduated May 2019

    — Graduated with 4.5 GPA as Magna Cum Laude

    — Member of the National Honor Society

    — AP Scholar Award & Florida Medallion Scholar

Experience

  • Apparel Design Intern | June — August 2022

    Abercrombie & Fitch Women's Sweaters

    — Acquired comprehensive technical proficiency and fluency in knitwear terminology and processes.

    — Conducted in-depth analysis and research on industry trends, market dynamics, competitor strategies, customer preferences, and fabric innovations to inform design decisions.

    — Utilized Adobe Illustrator to conceptualize, produce and refine apparel sketches, ensuring alignment with brand vision and market demands.

    — Translated design concepts into PLM system, streamlining workflow and facilitating seamless collaboration.

    — Participated in fit sessions to evaluate product prototypes, ensuring alignment with design specifications and quality standards pre-production

  • January 2020 — Present

    — Oversee and assist photographers in planning and executing fashion photoshoots

    — Provide customized styling options and obtain garments and accessories from them

    — Dress models and maintain their appearance during photoshoots

  • Owner, Creative Director, Designer | June 2020 — Present

    — As the owner, I am involved in every aspect of the business. I am responsible for the exclusive design, development, and manual creation of unique designs for online sales. I also oversee media and packaging designs, including graphic design, and organize and execute photo shoots and collections.

    — Generated over 100 sales

  • Campaign Contributor | January 2021 — June 2023

    — Crafted engaging digital content to drive brand engagement and visibility, enhancing product awareness for clientele.

    Leveraged analytics tools to assess and report content performance and refine strategies for optimal reach and impact.

    — Partnered with renowned brands including: Yves Saint Laurent, Lancôme, Sol de Janeiro, Clinique, Dove, Garnier, Coca-Cola, CeraVe, Glow Recipe, Proactiv, e.l.f, Love Beauty and Planet, Nair, Bondi Sands, and Batiste.

  • Contributing Writer | June — September 2022

    — Conceptualized and delivered five innovative story pitches monthly.

    — Curating content and producing two engaging articles monthly monthly with a focus on fashion and beauty for a leading national platform, resulting in publication.

    — Demonstrated adeptness utilizing WordPress backend, facilitating seamless content integration and publication.

    Feature Writer | February — June 2022

    Peer Editor | September 2021 — January 2022

    — Same tasks but the addition of making edits on 10-15 Contributing Writers' drafts monthly

    Content Writer | June — August 2021

Skills

  • — Adobe Photoshop

    — Adobe Illustrator

    — Adobe InDesign

    — Adobe Premiere

    — Microsoft Suites

    — Google Suites

    — Excel / Sheets

    — PLM Experience

    — WordPress

    — CLO 3D

    — Procreate

  • — Technical Flats

    — Illustration

    — Draping

    — Graphic Design

    — Brand Strategy

    — Art Direction

    — Merchandising

    — Digital Marketing

    — Editorial Writing

    — Pattern Making

    — Styling

  • — Leadership

    — Collaboration

    — Organization

    — Multitasking

    — Time Management

    — Creative Thinking

    — Presentation

    — Business Acumen

    — Trend Analysis

    — Inquisitive

    — Open Minded