Education:
Elon University - Elon, North Carolina
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Design with Leadership Studies Minor
Work:
Production Associate, Bombas
Manage production WIPs and seasonal TNAs while negotiating lead times with vendors to meet go-to-market calendar dates. Successfully decreased the average lead time by 15 days.
Problem solve daily on production issues and delays while successfully communicating cross functionally the impacts and next steps
Issue and maintain integrity of all purchase orders while working with the Operations team and our vendors to book and track all shipments.
Manages RWS (Responsible Wool Standard) and Organic Cotton certification process and audit process internally and externally
Product Development, Bombas
Creating socks with product sourcing, end-to-end product development, vendor management, and manufacturing.
Execute product deliverables for seasonal development based on line plan and design's vision, product calendar and timelines.
Work closely with vendors to execute development needs, adhering to deadlines as outlined by Go To Market calendar (GTM), quality standards and vendor expectations
Manage PLM material library, BOMs, style templates. Execute product attributing in support of assortment sheet and Product Information Management (PIM)
Manage yarn, trim, label and lab dip process
Founder/Designer, Modified Repairs
Design and sew clothing pieces from upcycled materials to emphasize quality over quantity within the fashion industry (instagram.com/modifiedrepairs).
Photograph and video the process in which old textiles are transformed into new products.
Project Manager, GOP Ironworks
Propose steel installation estimates for structural projects with annual $3,000,000 in awarded bids. Have increased awarded bids by 24% from previous fiscal year.
Design marketing materials such as brochures, business cards, and apparel for growth in emerging clientele.
Update company website through Wordpress (www.gopironworks.com).
Experiences:
Fundraiser and 4x Runner, New York City Marathon
Raised over $12,000 to support the Mount Sinai Children’s Hospital.
Climber and Author, Mt. Kilimanjaro
Summited the highest free standing mountain in the world through a Wilderness and Adventure Therapy class.
Published Author of Chapter 6 titled, Day Two: Machame Camp to Shira Camp, in Kilimanjaro Millennial Style: The Mountain We Climbed