Apparel Design & Development


Creative.
Clever.
Colorful.
Contextual.
Consistent.
Just add water.
A Bit About Me
Design isn’t just my profession — it’s the lens through which I view the world around me.
From an early age, I was drawn to the magic of clothing as a form of self-expression and storytelling. Some of my fondest childhood memories are of weekends spent with my grandmother, sifting through generations of treasures in her attic and hunting for secondhand gems at local garage sales. Unknowingly, these moments sparked my lifelong fascination with vintage pieces and designer fashion.
In my teen years, I discovered a deeper connection between style and confidence. Helping others feel empowered through what they wore became a passion — one that evolved into a career rooted in creativity, identity, and purpose. I’ve come to believe that fashion isn’t frivolous; it’s transformational. And sometimes, all it takes is a needle and thread to tell someone’s story.
My professional path began earning a B.A. in Marketing and Consumer Science from the University of Tennessee, followed by a B.F.A. in Product Development from the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in Los Angeles. While pursuing my career on the West Coast, I also co-founded a women’s boutique in Tennessee in 2013, merging my love of styling with hands-on experience in branding, inventory, and digital marketing.
Today, I specialize in womenswear — from affordable luxury and ready-to-wear to lifestyle, loungewear, and activewear. I’ve worked on the design floors of some of my most admired fashion labels, always striving to create with both innovation and impact in mind.
Beyond design, I’m passionate about traveling, graphic art, music & arts festivals, and giving back through volunteer work. My mission? To keep growing as a creative, to collaborate with visionary minds, and to contribute meaningfully to a more thoughtful, sustainable fashion future in this ever-evolving, tech-driven world.
Work Experience
2021 - 2025
2018 - 2020
2017 - 2018
2016 - 2017
2015 - 2016
2013-2015
DESIGNER | JOHNNY WAS
Created seasonal collections from concept through production for an affordable luxury brand with manufacturers across China, India, Turkey, Vietnam and Los Angeles.
• Launched a sustainability and wellness driven, lifestyle sister label, Calme, alongside the Design Director, expanding upon the Johnny Was aesthetic to include contemporary women’s apparel, activewear, swim and seasonal accessories.
• Spearheaded a sustainable fabric/ trim sourcing initiative to increase core brand recognition and sales across web and in-store retail channels, aligning with the company’s business strategy.
DESIGNER | YFB
Crafted cohesive tie-dye washes, woven and solid knit seasonal collections for wholesale, off price and private label retailers such as Revolve, Anthropologie, Free People, Urban Outfitters, Victoria Secret, Nordstrom, Saks Off 5th & TJ Maxx.
• Facilitated the design cycle from trend and market research to color palette creation, wash design and development, tech packs, fittings, merchandising and SMS sample coordination.
ASSOCIATE DESIGNER | EVOLUTIONARY APPAREL
Designed lounge and athleisure-wear capsules for monthly market meetings and post-market PD requests and follow-through for TJ Maxx, Dillard’s, Francesca’s, Target, Belk and JCPenney.
• Digitally illustrated original designs using Illustrator and Photoshop. Created and executed completed tech packs for import developments.
ASSOCIATE DESIGNER | MAX STUDIO
Supported Head of Design through all phases of line development for customers such as Dillard’s, Macy’s, Nordstrom, Nordstrom Rack, Stein Mart, Marshalls, and TJ Maxx.
• Conceptualized and designed original and reworked prints using Adobe Photoshop and Ned Graphics. Prepared, tracked and managed artwork send-outs and follow-up.
ASSOCIATE DESIGNER | CREW KNITWEAR
Executed high-volume, quick turnaround special buyer requests for Nordstrom, Nordstrom Rack, Dillard’s, TJ Maxx, and Target.
• Developed, spec’d and managed monthly deliveries with strict deadlines, approving lab dips, strike-offs and proto samples.
ASSISTANT DESIGNER | MARIKA & BALLY TOTAL FITNESS
Women’s contemporary sportswear and activewear design assistant.
• Collaborated with the Head Designer to create 5-8 print groups consisting of 3-5 styles per print for each monthly delivery.
• Communicated thorough fit and construction comments to factories. Approved trims, strike-offs, fit and pre-production samples.