Tandy Leather ~ Technical Product Developer ~ 2022-Current

• Concept to delivery of craft kits and patterns for leather crafters.

• Tasks: Research trends, sketch designs, pattern making and prototyping, line plans and production calendars, collaborate with marketing team and in-house factory, vendor management, and quality control

• Digital asset creation used for production (spec sheets, tech packs, patterns/dies, photography, written and video instructions, BOMS).

• Set up two laser machines for production. I created assets to meet branding standards and reduce production time to meet product launch deadlines.

BOEWA ~ Founder and Artisan ~ 2020-Current

• BOEWA is my personal work I sell to friends, family, online, and at art fairs

• I make leather bags and wallets with exotic leather details sourced from restaurant waste and invasive species.

Coach ~ Men’s Outlet Leather Goods Apprentice Designer ~ 2021-2022

• Technical Work: created colorways, print placements, and tech packs using CAD/Illustrator. Collaborated with technical and product development teams to reach deadlines.

• R&D: trend forecasting, product design, and product testing. Collaborated with the marketing team to design for their needs/wants as well.

• Personal Project: 5-item collection inspired by the MCM atomic era’s visual appeal and functionality, designed within the Coach image and branding guidelines

Ralph Lauren ~ Men's Accessories Design Intern ~ Summer 2020

• Remote due to COVID-19.

• Sat in on meetings and helped with various research and technical tasks.

College for Creative Studies ~ BFA Fashion Accessories and Industrial Design~ 2017-2021

• Designed and crafted a wide range of products from bags and belts and hats to undergarments and dresses to power tools and lamps.

• Sponsored classes with Speedo and Calvin Klein (PVH Corp)