SUSTAIN BRAND ADVISORY-Current- CEO/CPO Combining all parts of our learned experiences in sustainability, no-waste manufacturing, utilizing AI, hand craftsmanship, and deep data points, SUSTAIN is a new concept in end-to-end sustainable brand management and development focusing on a 360 approach-from concept through the end consumer.

NOVAE RES BRAND-RTW & ACCESSORIES-Current-Founder/CVO Digitally Native sustainable Luxury brand focused on a proprietary no-inventory, inclusive micro sizing, and customized sizing software enabled. Garments are made-to-order from purchase to customer in 5 days or less.

LLABB ALM & ATELIER 2019- 2023 -FOUNDER/CEO Founded an Advanced Luxury On-Demand Manufacturing platform and facility for the fashion industry. Focusing on a sustainable, no-waste manufacturing solution combining advanced machines and artisan crafts persons in our own Lab facility.

CUFF SMART JEWELRY 2013-2016 Startup Co-founder- President of Design, Product Development, and Production for tech wearables launch.

TREESJE & JOELLE HAWKINS BRANDS 2013- 2014 Vice President of Design and Product Development and Production for Treesje and Joelle Hawkens brands -Handbags, Evening, and Accessories.

REBECCA MINKOFF LLC. 2010 to 2013 Creative Director & Director of Sourcing and Product Development for New Brand Development and Categories -Handbags, Evening, and Accessories.

ADRIENNE VITTADINI – July 2009 to July 2010 Design Director, Rebrand strategist -Handbags/ Evening/ Accessories

HERVE LEGER, MAX AZRIA, BCBG, BCBG RUNWAY –2008 to 2009 Senior Director of Design, Sourcing and Product Development for Upper-tier Brands Accessories Division-Handbags, Evening, Accessories, eyewear, jewelry, shoes.

JILL STUART– January 2006 to March 2008 Design Director and Launch Strategist -Handbags, Shoes, Evening, Accessories, Eyewear, shoes

DENNIS BASSO 2006, 2007 seasons Consultant-Creative Direction/Design Direction/Brand Launch/Product Development/Production Management handbags, and Evening Collection

AMANDA PEARL 2006, 2007 seasons Brand launch consultant for Design, Sourcing, and Product Development, Evening, and Minaudiere collection

ERIN FETHERSTON 2006, 2007 seasons Consulting Design Director/Product Development Manager Handbag, Evening and Minaudiere runway collection

KATE SPADE LLC -2005, 2006, 2007 Licensing Consultant for Creative Direction and Lifestyle Strategy Eyewear and Sunglasses

KATE SPADE LLC –2002 to 2006 Designer Special Project Accessories, Director of Technical Design -Handbags/ Evening/ Accessories/ Eyewear/ Baby

VIVIENNE TAM 2005 Consultant -Brand Strategy project-Handbags and Accessories

BRILLIANT-CEO/CVO 2001-2005 Runway and RTW collection specializing in custom prints, vintage embellishments and details.

DONNA KARAN COLLECTION/DKNY 1997 to 2001 Designer -Knits/Embellished Surface Design

GAVIN BROWN’S ENTERPRISE- 1995 to 1997 ART GALLERY DIRECTOR

EDUCATION:

Parsons School of Design BFA/AAS

State University of New York at Stony Brook MFA / MA

AWARDS:

UBS Project Entrepreneur- Cohort 1 Accelerator 2020

Accessories Council- Runner up- Sustainability Category-NOVAE RES

XRC Labs -Cohort 7 Start-up Accelerator 2019

Point 25 invite-only mentor matching for female Founders 2018

Skowhegan School of Drawing and Painting 1996 Residency Program Award

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS/GUEST LECTURER:

Parsons School of Design-2021- Strategic Design & Management-On-demand technologies

Parsons School of Design-2020- Strategic Design & Management-On-demand technologies

Parsons School of Design-2019- Strategic Design & Management-Sustainable Practices

What's Next-Mastercard-2019-Presented LLABB ALM

H&M Awards-2019 Guest presenter-Presented LLABB ALM

RLA-Retail Summit-NYC 2019- Presented LLABB ALM