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 | PULSAR CREATIVE

Categories: Interior design, branding, packaging, graphic design, home decor, fashion/fine jewelry, accessories and fragrance.

• Led creative projects from concept to completion across digital, motion, and print campaigns for

in-store storytelling across a range of consumer brands.

• Designed brand identities, packaging, eCommerce, and social media content that elevated brand

presence and engaged audiences.

• Conceptualized and directed photoshoots; developed storyboards and campaign assets for

integrated marketing.

• Built high-impact storytelling decks and pitch presentations for internal stakeholders, buyers,

and brand partners.

• Collaborated cross-functionally with founders, marketers, sourcing partners to align visual

identity with product strategy, manufacturing limitations, and marketing goals.

• Leveraged trend research and cultural insights to shape resonant product narratives.

• Integrated AI tools into creative research, trend forecasting, and design workflows to increase

speed, accuracy, and innovation.

• Thrived in fast-paced, resource-constrained environments—comfortable taking initiative,

pivoting quickly, and owning outcomes from vision to execution.

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.

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