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Bringing Fashion directly to consumers. Le Trunkshop offers a personalized shopping experience...we bring the shop to you! We do pop-up shops and trunk shows at your convenience or offer shopping appointments to our clients! check out our facebook page; https://www.facebook.com/letrunkshop?ref=hl Contact us here or by phone, 514.570.1265

-lead stylist, bridging the gap between retailer and designer -develop and staged homes for clients needs -established contacts with design firms -brand ambassador with head of sales

-featured in Maison et Demeure magazine, March 2014. -interior design and staging for multiple clients.

• Developed vision and stategy of the brand for the North Amercan market. • Spearheaded the creative direction for fabrics, colours and current trends to guide team in revamping both men's and women's lines. • Established merchandising objectives, targets and goals to ensure products were brought to market in a timely manner and in accordance with the line plan and calendars. • Drove concept process with design; coordinated with all functional areas and participated in all development meetings, fittings, line reviews and brainstorming sessions. • Handled sourcing on needs while keeping costs in mind; timing and action calendar; quality and product schedule. Accomplishment Elevated brand to become a more youthful and cohesive collection while respecting the Mexx D.N.A.

• Developed innovative retail concept that appealed to consumers looking for high-end fashion at a bargain price. • Relied on buying strategy to purchase new and slighltly used items that gave consumers access to must-have merchandise. Accomplishment Created a buzz about a unique retail concept, received significant exposure and drove healthy sales. visit; www.facebook.com/justworn

Senior Designer, Sportswear and Outerwear December, 10- May, 11 • Oversaw the work of a team of associate designers and was responsible for forty skus per month. • Created mood boards and capsules of collections; reviewed fit and designs for my categories; worked hand-in-hand with merchants. Accomplishment Brought increased visibility to brand in highly competitive U.S. market.

Design and Concept Consultant, BARILA CLOTHING June 2008 – January 2009 (8 months) -Coordinated all aspects of design integral to production during line conception. -Maintained business time lines and costing strategies as well as implement procedures and protocols. -Aided in the sales and distribution of collection, opening major doors in Canada and associated the company with key sales agency in the USA. (The Globe Showroom) Design Director, 172grams, women's blouse collection September 2007– May 2008 (9 months) -Developed and introduced new concept of women*s contemporary blouse and shirt collection. -Branded, name and logo synonymous with the 172grams collection along with marketing. -Lead the design process and tech-packs to ensure all development calendars were achieved. Design Director, SURIN COLLECTION, men's and women's active wear February 2006– August 2007 (1 year 7 months) -Designed/developed men's and women's active sportswear collection for Olympic metal recipient Bruney Surin. -Developed fabrication and product variations for athletic sportswear line with end use technical consideration. Designer Consultant; MJeans, CONTEMPORARY WOMEN'S JEANS LINE February 2006 – February 2007 (1 year 1 month) -Developed and introduced new concept of women's denim collection, branding the name and logo. -Lead the design process and tech-pacs to ensure all development calendar deadlines are achieved, in collaboration with local manufacturer.

• Designed, merchandised and developed six collections yearly. • Led a team of fifteen employees including designers, patternmakers and sewers. • Handled private label business and supervised all sales activities with sales representatives and showrooms on an international scale. Accomplishment Successfully built a strong brand that reached over 175 domestic and international specialty stores, such as Saks, Bloomingdales, Fred Segal, La Maison Simons, Aritzia, and Mendocino.