Seeking an Apparel Design position with opportunities for learning and growth in the industry.

      §         Recent experience as a Lingerie Designer.

§         Proficient in Illustrator and Photoshop for CAD including apparel design, print design and graphics.

§         Over 20 years experience with dressmaking and designing with an emphasis on vintage reproductions.  Knowledge of patternmaking, working with specialty fabrics, embroidery and hand knitting.

§         Over 3 years experience running my own business, Starlite Fashions, that included designing, producing and selling my own vintage inspired lingerie and dress designs.

§         Creative and market focused.  Managerial and sales experience.

Designer, Levex Intimates                        05/07 – 02/08

New York, NY

§         Lingerie Designer for Juniors and Misses intimates.  Developed groups for several licenses including Hot Kiss, Gina Vior and Betty Boop.

§         Worked closely with Sales and Marketing departments developing the launch of Hot Kiss Lingerie as well as designs for specific clients.

Freelance Wardrobe Stylist                    11/06 – 04/07        

New York, NY

§         Styled still photo shoots.  Included pulling clothes and dressing models.  Also worked as makeup and hair/wig stylist for theatre, photo shoots and short films.

§         Clients:  SoHo Publishing, Smoke & Mirrors Productions, Ford Models, Cutter Productions, Encores! at City Center, Stageplays Theatre Company.

Owner, Starlite Fashions                            2003 – 2006  

Oakland, CA

§         Ran my own business creating and selling my own vintage inspired designs.  Included sourcing materials, organizing and styling photo shoots, maintaining my own website, handling mail order business and customer service, organizing and selling at retail shows.

Manager, Prescriptives Cosmetics             2004 – 2006

 Walnut Creek, CA

§         Managed one of the top producing Prescriptives cosmetics counters for the West coast market.  Primary duties were sales and tracking business at counter, clientele building, improving artistry and custom blend skills, training new employees, team building, organizing special events and problem resolution.

Reproducing vintage fashions, collecting vintage sewing patterns and clothing.

1998 - 2000       Alameda College                             Alameda, CA

 §         Fashion design and patternmaking course

1982 – 1986       Nevada Union High School     Grass Valley, CA

§         High School Diploma

Available upon request.