EXPERIENCE
AANDD
Creator + Designer
New York | 2011–2016
My foray into bag design
Gained knowledge of all aspects of business
Grew to a 20 piece collection of bags and SLGs distributed in boutiques and national retailers
COACH
Designer, Men’s Bags
New York | 2012–2015
Mentored by boss with European brand pedigree
Access to onsite sample makers deepened my knowledge of bag construction
Overseas travel for factory visits and trend research
LULULEMON
Senior Designer, Bags
Vancouver | 2016–2019
Pivoted to Active Market
Frequent overseas travel for factory visits, trade shows and trend research
Managed four direct reports
ATHLETA
Design Director, Accessories
San Francisco | 2020–2024
Launched first in-house accessories collections across all categories
Partnered with raw materials vendors to develop proprietary reduced impact materials
Managed one direct report and collaborated with numerous manufacturing partners