Background.
Originally from northwest Ohio, I’m a Portland, Oregon-based apparel designer with over 15 years of experience in design and leadership, with a focus on performance apparel and innovation.
What I do.
I create products that are streamlined in appearance and sophisticated in technology. I love to solve problems, and my experience revolves around bringing research-based apparel concepts to life. I’m excited about the future about inclusivity in sport and design, in what sustainability means for product creation, and in building happy, motivated teams.
Areas of expertise.
Managing and mentoring design teams
Strategy-building, concepting & brainstorming
Presentation to brand & senior executives
Athlete interface, insight-gathering & synthesis
Tech pack creation & overseas factory communication
Garment fitting
Product troubleshooting & costing
Hand sketching & Illustrator CADs
Clo3D design / Gravity Sketch design
Material technology and development
Patternmaking, mockups & physical product creation