Parsons School of Design, Paris France
June - July 1987
Extension Program
Parsons School of Design, New York, NY
June - July 1984
Extension Program
Macy’s Merchandising Group (MMG), New York, NY (12 years total)
Director of Design, Club Room and Tasso Elba
January 2016 - February 2020
Conceived, designed, and executeed seasonal sportswear collections, valued at $80M each.
Managed a team of 7 designers.
Worked side by side with Product Director to build, present, sell, and deliver collection.
Collaborated with Marketing team to elevate brand image and set direction for in-store presentations.
Director of Design, Tasso Elba and Greg Norman
May 2012 - January 2016
Conceived, designed, and executed seasonal collections, managing a team of 7 designers.
Director of Design, Club Room, Tasso Elba, and Greg Norman
April 2007 - May 2012
Set creative direction for seasonal collections.
Launched golf brands Greg Norman for Tasso Elba and Shark Greg Norman for Spring 2011.
Conceived and executed Club Room Estate Polo program which was the largest volume item in Men’s Private Label.
Managed team of 13 designers.
Nautica, New York, NY
Associate Product Manager / Designer
July 1993 - September 1995
Swimwear and Outerwear, Men’s Sportswear
Chaps Ralph Lauren (Warnaco), New York, NY
Product Manager / Designer
September 1995 - March 1996
Outerwear, Swimwear, Accessories
Chaps Ralph Lauren (Warnaco), New York, NY (2 years total)
Design Director
January 2002 - November 2004
Provided inspiration and leadership to a staff of 16 designers for men’s sportswear and denim collections. Launched Chaps Denim for Fall 2004.
Consulted with marketing for PR events, advertising, and showroom visuals.
Responsible for alignment with Jerry Lauren, President of Ralph Lauren for creative direction.
Nautica (VF Corporation), New York, NY (2 years total)
VP and Director of Design, Men’s Sportswear and Competition
Nov 2004 - Dec 2006
Instrumental in relaunching Nautica to achieve the position of the second largest men’s brand at Federated Stores.
Set tone for men’s product for Nautica brand with seasonal colors, themes, and general direction.
Involved in marketing, advertising, and brand image for all men’s product.
Launched Nautica Golf collection for Spring 2006.
Managed staff of 25 designers.
Resume
Creative leader with expertise in menswear design and a demonstrated track record for building brands, innovating commercially successful product, nurturing talent in a collaborative and high-performing work environment
Outstanding industry reputation as a creative leader with excellent internal and external relationships
Proven ability to identify fashion trends and translating them into customer centric ideas while delivering financial results
2019 Engagement Culture Survey results from 7 direct reports at 98%, the highest in Macy’s Merchandising Men’s and Kids’ director level
Tommy Hilfiger New York, NY (5 years total)
Design Director, Licensing Design
March 1996 - November 2001
Managed design responsibilities within a $2B clothing and accessories manufacturer. Beginning as a head Designer of Men’s Sportswear (March 1996), was promoted to Senior Head Designer (January 1998), then to Design Director (April 1998), and transferred into Licensing Design (August 1999)
Presented ideas and concepts for and designed men’s belts, small leather goods, socks, bags, jewelry, men’s and women’s watches, and women’s golf wear.
Launched watches with the Movado Group in Spring 2001.
Elevated men’s swimwear business to the number one selling brand in department stores (1998)
Macy’s Product Development (Federated Merchandising Group), New York, NY
Assistant Designer, Young Men’s and Boys’
July 1992 - July 1995
Designed Young Men’s and Boys’ classification wovens and knits for Badge and Design Studio labels.
Conceived and developed Toddlers’ collection under Dockwear label.
Brown University, Providence, RI
September 1985 - May 1989
Graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in French / Semiotics
Eric Gaskins, New York, NY
Assistant Designer
October 1991 - May 1992
Women’s high end evening wear and sportswear
Coordinated production in New York garment center
Bloomingdale’s, New York, NY
Department Manager
August 1989 - September 1991
Completed Buyers’ Training Program and gained experience in Men’s and Home Departments