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URSULINE COLLEGE * Cleveland, OHDEPARTMENT DIRECTOR~CHAIR~APPAREL MERCHANDISING & DESIGN
Jun. 2022 - Jun. 2023• Design core curriculum and instruction for the Fashion Department • Contributing Chair on the Board for the School of Arts, Sciences and Professional Studies • Lead Professor for courses Product Development, Apparel Buying, Branding, and Senior Seminar • Student advisor to meet academic goals toward graduation requirements
Ursuline College, Cleveland, OHAdjunct Professor~ Apparel Merchandising
Aug. 2003 - Jun. 2022• Created newly adopted courses Product Development and Branding • Coordinate Internship Program for the Fashion Department • Advise students in locating enriching internship sites • Collaborate with local industry professionals in designing and implementing in class projects to enhance student’s learning
Laurel School, Shaker Hts, OHAssistant Head Teacher
Aug. 2003 - Jun. 2006• Cooperatively planned and taught lessons with lead teachers in all subject areas • Designed and executed theme based instruction to accommodate all learning styles • Directly responsible for developing and teaching the 2nd Grade Language Arts Program • Facilitated literature group discussions and activities • Preschool Day Camp Counselor Summer at Laurel 2003 and 2004
Tommy Hilfiger U.S.ADirector~Tommy Jeans and Juniors Knitwear Production
Sep. 2000 - Jan. 2002New York, NY• Traveled on an international basis to evaluate worldwide market resources for production of Tommy Jeans and Juniors Knit collection • Directed staff of Product Development Managers in producing four collections per year • Ensured compliance by agents and factories to adhere to requirements of production calendar • Negotiated directly with manufacturers to achieve required quality and target price • Interpreted industry trends for concept development and creation of each season’s collection
Tommy Hilfiger U.S.AProduct Development Manager~Girls 7-16 Knits
May. 1998 - Sep. 2000New York, NY• Launched Tommy Girls 7-16 Debut Knit Collection • Coordinated line presentation to sales staff prior to each season’s market opening • Sourced factories for garment production along with price negotiation • Drafted production calendar per season to ensure on time in store deliveries
Associated Merchandising CorporationProduct Manager~Girls 2-6x Knits and Woven
Dec. 1997 - May. 1998New York, NY• Designed private label related separates for various department stores • Sourced manufacturers for production of garments • Worked directly with buyers to meet individual retailer’s needs each season
Associated Merchandising CorporationAssistant Product Manger~Infants and Toddlers
Feb. 1994 - Dec. 1997New York, NY
Positive AttitudeAssistant Merchandiser~Women's Dresses
Feb. 1993 - Feb. 1994New York, NY
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