Resume 2013
Creative, ideation, product development & trend specialist
Professional Experience
Ohio University Athens, Ohio
Assistant Professor: Retail Merchandising & Fashion Product Development : 2003-Present
American Greetings Cleveland, Ohio
Line Designer: In addition to the responsibilities of Associate Line Designer: 2001-2003 Everyday Gift Wrap Team: Patent Granted – Die-Cut Curly Bow Design 200
Imperial Home Décor Group Cleveland, Ohio: 1997-1999
Creative Resource Coordinator
Education
Syracuse University Syracuse, NY - June 1992
Masters of Fine Arts, Surface Pattern Design
School of Design, College of Visual and Performing Arts
GPA 3.89
Ohio University Athens, OH – June 1989
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Studio Arts, Emphasis in Printmaking, Painting & Drawing
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Art History
College of Fine Arts
GPA 3.45, Cum Laude
Assistantships/Scholarships
Syracuse University Syracuse, NY
Graduate Assistant: 1990 – 1992
Assistant Curator of the Sue Ann Genet Gallery, College for Human Development, Department of Textile Design
Graduate Assistant 1990 – 1990
Assistant to the Director of Fashion Design, College for Human Development, Department of Fashion Design
Assisted in the coordination of the Fashion Design School’s annual fashion show.
Awards and Activities
Computer Skills
Familiar with both PC and Apple platforms
Professional Experience
Ohio University Athens, Ohio
Assistant Professor: Retail Merchandising & Fashion Product Development : 2003-Present
- Courses taught include: Retail Promotional Strategies & Visual Merchandising, Design & Illustration, Product
- Projects created for students include; “Hot Sheet” trend analysis project, Throw pillow design and specification project, Store concept & visual merchandising project
- Initiated subscriptions to Fashionsnoops.com and then WGSN.com
American Greetings Cleveland, Ohio
Line Designer: In addition to the responsibilities of Associate Line Designer: 2001-2003 Everyday Gift Wrap Team: Patent Granted – Die-Cut Curly Bow Design 200
- Responsible for additional projects and product lines.
- Worked more directly with retail accounts in development of new product lines and trend analysis.
- Trained new team members to the Everyday Gift Wrap team.
- Created from concept to finish all everyday giftwrap and gift bag programs.
- Conceived and executed new and innovative design concepts, materials and techniques.
- Worked with product management to coordinate product with costing and marketing needs.
- Collaborated with artists and graphics to prepare finished design for manufacturing.
- Communicated with purchasing department on costing, materials and final manufacturing approval.
- Completed all related paperwork / specifications for processing.
- Tracked, analyzed, and applied current design trends to product.
- Participated in competitive shopping and analysis
- Facilitated and organized monthly meetings.
- Coordinated and presented annual workshop on the influence of societal events on design trends.
Imperial Home Décor Group Cleveland, Ohio: 1997-1999
Creative Resource Coordinator
- Attended trade shows and Color Marketing Group to keep on top of current color and design information.
- Created and delivered report-back documents and presentation from competitive shopping & conferences.
- Organized and presented informational presentations to Home Depot World Headquarter employees and those in the southeastern U.S. on current trends in design and color.
- Created and maintained trend room, reference materials and documents.
- Organized and prepared lines to be sent to the mill for production.
- Met with and specified technical color separations and design direction for cylinder engraving.
- Coordinated several licensed lines (Eddie Bauer, Ralph Lauren, Nautica, Guess) overseeing color, design and details for completion.
- Attended trade and design shows to view upcoming design and color trends within the home furnishings industry.
- Referenced for, organized and developed design and color trends and ideas into concept boards.
- Executed layout for design repeats and hand painted color-ways and artwork.
- Traveled to manufacturing mills to approve color for final production runs.
Education
Syracuse University Syracuse, NY - June 1992
Masters of Fine Arts, Surface Pattern Design
School of Design, College of Visual and Performing Arts
GPA 3.89
Ohio University Athens, OH – June 1989
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Studio Arts, Emphasis in Printmaking, Painting & Drawing
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Art History
College of Fine Arts
GPA 3.45, Cum Laude
Assistantships/Scholarships
Syracuse University Syracuse, NY
Graduate Assistant: 1990 – 1992
Assistant Curator of the Sue Ann Genet Gallery, College for Human Development, Department of Textile Design
- Executed research, conservation and storage of costume collection.
- Accessioned garments for collection and cataloged into the computer system.
- Prepared and installed exhibits.
- Acted as public relations contact and liaison between the Genet Gallery and the Lowe Art Center.
Graduate Assistant 1990 – 1990
Assistant to the Director of Fashion Design, College for Human Development, Department of Fashion Design
Assisted in the coordination of the Fashion Design School’s annual fashion show.
- Oversaw completion of the printing and program materials, catering, mailings and promotions of Fashion Show.
- Organized garments for show, informing and making sure models and students were prepared and present.
- Maintained and supervised the Fashion Design Studio Lab.
- Assisted the Director of Fashion Design in all aspects of her daily duties.
- ACRA, American Collegiate Retailing Association, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2012
- ITAA, International Textile and Apparel Association, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2012
- Color Marketing Group, 1997, 1998, 1999
- Surface Design Association 1990, 1991, 1992, 2002
Awards and Activities
- Patent Granted – Die-Cut Curly Bow Design 2002
- Art in England/Scotland - Study Abroad Program, Ohio University, - Summer 1988
- Graduate Scholarship, Syracuse University 1990, 1991, 1992
- Surtex Design Show, NYC – Design chosen for juried student show 1990
Computer Skills
Familiar with both PC and Apple platforms
- Adobe Photoshop
- InDesign
- Microsoft Office: Power Point, Word, Excel