RESUME
Achievements and Experience
August 2016 –Present
Senior CAD/Graphic Designer
Garan Incorporated
-Create original graphics for screen prints, embroidery/appliques, and print repeat patterns for Garanimals children's clothing for Walmart stores. Girl sizes 4-16.
-Monitor and keep up-to-date new trends, techniques, treatments and resources in graphic trends.
-Create sample/production ready files.
-Prepare trend presentation materials including trend books, banners, and boards.
January 2020 – Present
Professor of Digital Media
Pratt Institute · Part-time
-Instruct digital media course focusing on using computers, devices and appropriate applications as design 
tools in aiding in the creative process and production of personal and professional creative expression.
-Students achieve a basic understanding of how to conceptualize, develop, and work with digital assets to create effective designs, create and store portable digital files.
-Student Learning Outcomes:
Create digital images using computers and digital tools.
Combine and manipulate digital images using best practices in Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
Develop images in both 2D and 3D environments and prepare for print in 2D and 3D
Create animated typography with a soundtrack.
Learn to communicate ideas using software to manipulate the elements of design.
January 2007 – July 2016
Senior CAD/Graphic Designer
Sears Holdings Corporation
-Graphic Designer/Illustrator for Boys Fashions Juvi Sizes 4-7 and Big Boy Sizes 8-20
-Create original prints and graphics for Sears and Kmart private brands that are cost-effective
and trendy.
- Involved in the entire design process, from market research to sample review
with buyers.
-Create original graphics for several shirt styles
-Create Kmart boys Athletech graphics and prints
-Create Sears boys Canyon River Blues, Everlast, and Toughskins graphics and prints
-Prepare Graphics/Prints for production on pitch sheets with color, size, and technique call outs
-Create original sleepwear, swimwear, and main line prints for private brands
-Seasonal research of the latest graphic trends and techniques
-Work closely with fashion designers to create more than 200 graphics and 100 prints per year.
-Submit art files and sample recap information in FlexPLM