DESIGNER & CREATIVE CONSULTANT
Designer with expertise in luxury products including interior design, home décor, jewelry, packaging, branding, and graphic design. Skilled in research, product trends, innovation, and presentation. Highly organized to enhance workflow and accuracy. A collaborative leader known for combining industry knowledge, storytelling, and business-driven results.
E X P E R I E N C E
DESIGN CONSULTANT - MAY 2011 - CURRENT - UPPER ARLINGTON, OHIO
CLIENTS INCLUDE: FOUNDRY BRANDS | BLU ATLAS | SUPPLY CO. | CRAFT & KIN, KARDASHIAN KOLLECTION | HOUSE OF GLEASON | BENEVEOLENCE LA | NA HOKU | KELLY WEARSTLER | COLETTE MALOUF
Categories: Interior design, branding, packaging, graphic design, home decor, fashion/fine jewelry, accessories and fragrance.
•Designed creative projects from concept through completion, ensuring a cohesive visual story across products, campaigns, and presentations.
•Led art direction for jewelry and accessory collections, coordinating between design, photography, and production teams to capture products accurately for Amazon & DTC websites.
•Researched market trends, and cultural references to develop original collections and value-driven presentations.
•Created detailed technical documentation, including product descriptions, specifications, and visual guides for manufacturing and marketing teams.
•Integrated AI tools into research, trend forecasting, and workflow optimization to enhance speed, accuracy, and creative innovation.
BATH & BODY WORKS - COLUMBUS, OHIO
HOME DECOR DESIGNER | JUNE 2018 - SEPTEMBER 2022
•Conducted extensive market and trend research to design seasonal home décor collections that resonated with customers and elevated the brand.
•Organized and curated product assortments, crafting collections that increased Home Decor sales by 42%, contributing $178 million in revenue in 2021.
•Prepared clear, detailed product documentation (materials, measurements, finishes) to ensure production accuracy and minimize errors.
•Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams while independently managing projects to hit tight deadlines.
•Supported leadership by creating storytelling materials and visual presentations for internal and external partners.
CATO FASHIONS - CHARLOTTE, NC
JEWELRY DESIGNER | OCTOBER 2016 - SEPTEMBER 2017
•Pioneered a new approach to jewelry development by introducing 3D modeling processes, enhancing accuracy and speed of production.
•Researched inspirations across historical, cultural, and contemporary sources to design compelling collections across multiple categories.
•Managed an Associate Designer and partnered with cross-functional teams to align storytelling across jewelry, apparel, and accessories.
•Boosted sales by 30% in the Inspirational category through thoughtful curation and storytelling-driven designs.
FOSSIL GROUP - DALLAS, TX
ASSOCIATE JEWELRY DESIGNER | APRIL 2013 - OCTOBER 2016
•Developed core and statement jewelry collections by combining trend analysis, historical
research, and brand storytelling.
•Wrote design briefs and storytelling tools used across product, sales, and marketing teams.
•Launched the innovative Micro Charm program, blending emotional storytelling with collectible product design.
•Served as a liaison between creative and technical teams, ensuring precision in production and minimizing revisions.
E D U C A T I O N
HARPER CAMPUS
CHARLOTTE, NC
CARPENTRY, FURNITURE, & CABINETRY
SPRING & SUMMER 2017
SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN
SAVANNAH, GA
BFA: METALS & JEWELRY
FALL 2008 - SPRING 2012
DEAN’S LIST
RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL FOR DESIGN
PROVIDENCE, RI
PRE COLLEGE: JEWELRY
SUMMER 2007
S K I L L S
COMPUTER
- ADOBE CREATIVE SUITE
- CANVA
- ATLASSIAN PROGRAMS
- 3D: RHINO 5, KEYSHOT 5
CREATIVE
- FABRICATION
- PROTOTYPING
- STONE SETTING
- METAL CASTING
- CARPENTRY
- SEWING