About
Experienced Insights Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the retail industry. Skilled in Textiles, Industrial Sewing, Apparel, Fashion Shows, and Pattern. Strong business development professional with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) focused in Fashion/Apparel Design from The Manchester Metropolitan University.
Experience
Advanced Concept Design & Futures Insights Lead | Athleta Future-Proofing Incubator
Athleta · San Francisco Bay Area
Present
Senior Manager | Cultural Insights & Strategy | Equality & Belonging at Gap Inc.
Gap Inc. · San Francisco Bay Area
Futures Insights Design Lead | Advanced Concept Design
Aro Innovation Hub at Gap Inc. · San Francisco Bay Area
Associate Designer for Advanced Concept Design
Gap Inc. · San Francisco Bay Area
Assistant Designer, Performance Active
Gap Inc./Old Navy · San Francisco, California
Mens Knits Designer
Kashion · ningbo, zhejiang, china
Developing collections for international partners and Kashion's own brand. Fabric/trim sourcing within China
Fashion Graduate
Graduate Fashion Week · London, England
One of eighteen graduates chosen from Manchester School of Art to showcase my graduate collection at Earl's Court, London.
Studio Assistant
Aitor Throup
Role Included: Cutting and prepping final garments for construction Travelling around London sourcing fabric and trims Liaising with manufacturers to obtain elements for garments
Apparel Design Intern
Old Navy
Role Included: Finding trend, colour and fabric inspiration Giving presentations to creative senior management Sketching designs for spring/summer '13 on Adobe Illustrator Working with international partners to acquire samples Engaging in merchant and production meetings Working with garment technicians to rectify fitting issues
Education
The Manchester Metropolitan University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Fashion/Apparel Design
The Manchester Metropolitan University
Foundation degree, Art and Design
Oldham Sixth Form College
A Level, Double Award Art and Design (A, A). English Language (A).
The Radclyffe School
13 GCSE's all A* to B), grades including English; Mathematics
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