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Owner/Designer
Wax Poetic ClothingOwner/Designer
Jan. 2014Philadelphia, PAI created Wax Poetic in 2014 along with my business partner, and since then it has grown from a small web based business to a recognized brand within the Vintage/Pinup community. We currently have retailers in the US, Canada, Australia, Europe and Japan and are acquiring new customers monthly. Our aesthetic is fun, whimsical, and polished - we make silhouettes that are inspired by vintage styles but have a modern and flattering fit for every woman. We are committed to ethical manufacturing, therefore we choose to work with US and overseas factories that specialize in small-batch manufacturing.
Designer, Cut & Sew
Sourpuss ClothingDesigner, Cut & Sew
Jul. 2012 - Sep. 2023Responsible for all aspects of cut and sew design from initial concept to in-house delivery, including: Researching trends and gathering inspiration for each season Sourcing fabrics Designing 100-140 new looks each season that fit in with the aesthetic of the Sourpuss customer Working with in house and freelance artists to create novelty prints and graphics Creating tech packs Negotiating pricing with overseas factories Approve all lab dips and strike offs Conducting all fittings Styling and directing all in house and location photo shoots Writing descriptions for Sourpuss items on the Sourpuss website Traveling and assisting with trade shows Ensuring ex-factory delivery deadlines are met Adjust and approve graded specs Inspecting TOP samples for accuracy Performing QA on bulk production Travel to different locations for event vending Create all content for the official Sourpuss Instagram; increased followers from 800-150k in the past 6 years Attend trade shows and assist sales team with booth merchandising and sales
Production artist, researcher and developer for Authentic Apparel
Mitchell & NessProduction artist, researcher and developer for Authentic Apparel
Sep. 2008 - Jul. 2012Recreated all game worn and team issued sports apparel for the Authenitcs Department for Mitchell and Ness. This included extensive research into each piece, creating vector artwork for all jersey/outerwear decorations and logos, creating tech packs and specs for each individual piece, ensuring that the highest level of authenticity was met with each garment. When necessary, created special hangtags for different jerseys or collections. Formed relationships with sports memorabilia collectors, auction houses, curators at the different Hall of Fames to gather the most accurate information as possible. Worked with domestic and international vendors to make sure that the product was correct from initial development to completion. Tracked all delivery dates to ensure on time ex-factory and delivery dates. Approved all lab dips, strike offs, and samples, including TOP samples.
Assistant Designer
Destination Maternity Corp (Motherhood Maternity® and A Pea in the Pod®)Assistant Designer
Sep. 2007 - Jul. 2008Designed looks for dresses, pants, sleep, and swim departments. Created technical illustrations for Web PDM. Created technical packages in Web PDM. Designed prints for intmate apparel. Designed prints and graphics for tee shirts. Approved all strike offs, lab dips, and bulk. Attended and assisted in all fittings. Communicated with overseas vendors on a daily basis regarding all approvals.
Intern
WalterIntern
Apr. 2007 - Jun. 2007Selected trim for sales room samples, applied trim for samples, created tear sheet booklets for designers, organized fabric library, worked with pattern and sample makers to create sales samples, helped organize and execute trade show booths, assisted with fittings.

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