RESUME

EXPERIENCE

SENIOR CONCEPT DESIGNER, STORE CONCEPT & DESIGN
Abercrombie & Fitch - Hollister
November 2021 - March 2023
•  Led the design of Hollister’s first retail concept overhaul in a decade opening a mock-up space in under 6 months and an initial location in less than 12 months from design PKO.
•  Partnered with development and construction to build estimates of prototype stores and uncover opportunities to reduce buildout costs for various store tiers.
•  Planned and directed facilitation sessions for senior brand leads to co-create the initial concept theme and moodboards for Hollister’s new concept.
•  Researched, tested, conducted trainings, and created guidelines and asset banks to implement new software for department-wide use leading to a shift in quality and quantity of renderings and design reviews.
•  Consulted on the planning and oversaw the build out of retail showcase exhibits for A&F’s 2022 Investor Day event and led the design of the Hollister space.
•  Mentored and managed a concept coordinator and conducted trainings for new-hires.

MANAGER OF GLOBAL RETAIL & ENVIRONMENTS DESIGN
Reebok
November 2018 - November 2021
(previously Associate Manager July 2016 - November 2018,
Project Coordinator June 2015 - July 2016)
•  Defined the global standard for owned retail stores working on the design, development, and rollout of 7 concepts around the world.
•  Crafted the 3D embodiment of the brand at special events including vetting and managing vendors, assembling quotes and maintaining budgets, and creating workback plans.
•  Created and led concepting facilitation sessions alongside the Global Strategy team leveraging new ideas from employees.
• Consulted with internal groups to create guidelines for new creative strategies including onboarding and use of vendors and partnerships with Cardi B and the ACLU.

CREATIVE OPERATIONS APPRENTICE
Reebok    
August 2014 - June 2015
•  Communicated and oversaw corporate identity standards.
•  Streamlined workflow for the design staff.
•  Tested and developed implementation strategies for new technology including a large format touchscreen and file system to digitize pre-sample design reviews resulting in a large reduction in operational costs.

JUNIOR INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER
Rochester Optical, R & D Division    
August 2013 - May 2014
(previously Industrial Design Co-op from June 2013 - Aug. 2013)
•  Designed packaging, retail displays, luxury eyewear jewelry, and Google Glass accessories
•  Specialized in SolidWorks modeling and 3D printing

MEMBER AT LARGE
WITR 89.7 The Pulse of Music    
May 2013 - May 2014
(previously Promotions Manager)
•  One of five elected executive board members
•  Created a new recruiting and training plan, doubled total membership
•  Managed the station’s human resources and member events

EDUCATION

M.S. STRATEGIC DESIGN & MANAGEMENT
Parsons School of Design at The New School, Class of 2019

B.F.A. INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
Rochester Institute of Technology, Class of 2014    
Minors: Business Administration, Italian Language    
Honors: Dean’s List, Magna Cum Laude

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

• Retail & Environments Design
• Strategy Design
• Agency & Vendor Management
• Technology Implementation
• Project Management
• Construction Oversight
• Event Design & Execution
• Fixture Design & Development

TECHNICAL SKILLS

•  Adobe Creative Suite
•  3D Modeling (Sketchup, Fusion 360)
•  High Fidelity Renderings & Flythroughs
•  AutoCAD
•  Mural
•  Office 365

ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS

•  1 Marathon
•  3 Half Marathons
•  Rock Climbing
•  Cooking, Brewing, and Baking
•  Road Biking
•  Former Varsity Rower
•  Former Radio DJ
•  Dog Dad to Elly (aka L3-37)
•  Dungeons & Dragons
•  Mech Keyboards and PC Builds
•  3D Printing

AWARDS

JOHN J. PETERS INNOVATION CHALLENGE GRANT RECIPIENT
Simone Center for Student Innovation & Entrepreneurship
June 2014
Grant awarded to aid development of the Velotech Cyclist Visibility System

EAGLE SCOUT
Boy Scouts of America Troop 79    
November 2008
Charleston, SC