WORK EXPERIENCE
Kohl's, Assistant Designer - Men's Sonoma Knit Tops and Sweaters (Jan 2025 - Present)           

-Owns the category of Men’s Sweaters

-Assists my Associate Designer in the category of Men’s Knit Tops

-Connects with my Trend Team on market alignment for new silhouettes, color palette, and fabrications

-Monitors sales to help inspire styles for the current season

-Frequently studies the brand's direct competitors and aspirational brands for inspiration and leverage when communicating a new style to merchants

-Constantly seeking white space opportunities within the current assortments

-Facilitates print and pattern needs to the Men's Art Team

-Creates trend packs to inspire and give direction to vendors at the start of every season

-Uses Adobe Illustrator to develop CADs, tech packs, and detailed design specifications for vendor communication

-Uses OnePLM and Miro to collaborate with 10+ vendors creating new and carryover styles

-Reviews samples/submits and provides feedback on color accuracy, material quality, and construction details

-Collaborates with my Production partners and vendors to reach the best quality with the best cost for production

-Connects weekly with my entire cross-functional team at CFT meetings

-Assists Technical Designer with benchmark meetings, fit sessions, and handing off new styles

-Collaborates with Merchants on curating an assortment

-Uses Chat GPT, Gemini, and Browzwear to create presentations and design boards for Brainstorm, Concept Alignment, and Line Final meetings

-Presents to leadership in Brainstorm, Concept, and Assortment Alignment meeting

Kohl's, Assistant Designer - Home/Living (Aug 2024 - Jan 2025)  

-Assisted in the design and development of seasonal pillows, rugs, curtains, and storage solutions from concept through final production

-Conducted trend research and competitive analysis to inform design direction and product innovation

-Developed CADs, tech packs, and detailed design specifications for vendor communication

-Heavily collaborated with the art team on alignment with print, patterns, and colors

-Reviewed samples/submits and provided feedback on color accuracy, material quality, and construction details

-Maintained organized design files, artwork libraries, and seasonal archives

-Assisted in preparing presentations and design boards for internal reviews

University of Wisconsin-Stout, Lab Assistant (Sep 2022 - May 2024)  

-Assisted students with sewing machines, tools, and basic garment construction techniques

-Maintained and organized sewing lab equipment, ensuring machines were functional and workspaces were clean

-Provided guidance on pattern reading, fabric selection, and proper sewing methods

-Helped students complete projects by offering one-on-one assistance and feedback

-Set up and cleaned workstations before and after lab sessions

-Assisted with basic alterations and repairs on garments

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University of Wisconsin-Stout, Fashion and Retail Ambassador (Oct 2022 - May 2024)  

-Represented the college program to prospective students and families through campus tours, info sessions, and events

-Communicated program benefits, expectations, and opportunities clearly to diverse audiences

-Assisted in planning and executing recruitment events, orientations, and outreach initiatives

-Served as a peer resource, answering questions and providing guidance on academics and campus life

Lands' End, Menswear Design Intern (2023)  

-Conducted in-depth research on target market, competitors, and emerging fashion trends to inform seasonal design direction

-Developed innovative apparel designs aligned with brand identity and future market needs

-Created detailed technical flat sketches and comprehensive tech packs for vendor production

-Collaborated in fit sessions, providing strategic feedback to improve garment fit and quality

-Utilized industry software including Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Browzwear, IPLM, Miro, and Microsoft Excel

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DSG Outerwear, Apparel Design Intern (2022) 

-Utilized Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro to develop mood boards, trend boards, technical flat sketches, and feature videos

-Created detailed technical packets using Microsoft Excel to support product development

-Combined creative vision with technical design expertise to produce innovative, functional, and adaptable products

-Contributed to the design and development process within a fast-paced outerwear environment

-Created a functional icefishing bib and jacket on my own that was chosen to be developed and became a high selling set for the company

 

Pine Hills Country Club, Golf Shop Assistant (2021) 

-Assisted members and guests with golf shop purchases, including apparel, equipment, and accessories

-Provided high-quality customer service by answering questions, offering product recommendations, and resolving concerns

-Operated point-of-sale (POS) system to process transactions accurately and efficiently

-Managed tee time bookings and coordinated with golf staff to ensure smooth daily operations

-Bought relevant product from national brands

-Maintained organized and visually appealing merchandise displays to enhance the retail experience