I've spent the past 20 years exploring many facets of the design industry.

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2021 - Present: Living in Dallas, Texas, working for Masood Textile Mill as their Lead Graphic and Textile Designer for all U.S. accounts. I also teach Apparel Manufacturing and Fashion Forecasting remotely at Belmont University.  

 

2014 -2021:  Living and working in Dallas, Texas.  I was able to grow my career immensely while at JCPenney. I started as a Senior Textile Designer in the Women's division and earned several promotions, eventually becoming the Men's Textile Design Director. I also served in several leadership roles across the company, from chairing the Inclusion Council and Abilities Business Resource Teams to leading divisional opportunities for career development. 

 

2008 - 2014:  Happily living in Los Angeles, creating textiles for a long list of clients including, but not limited to, Nordstrom, Macy's, Target, JCPenney, Walmart, Tilly's, Kohl's, Justice, and Anne Cole.

 

2007 - 2008:  Working for Target in Minneapolis, MN, as a Textile Designer for their Girl's division.

 

2002 - 2007:  Discovering Nashville, TN, while making a living as an Assistant Professor teaching fashion illustration, portfolio development, and several fashion-related electives. I also worked as a Wardrobe Stylist and Apparel Designer for the following clients: Glamour, SELF, Tango, Redbook, In Style, CosmoGirl, CMT, NBA, Ashley Judd, Keith Urban, Niki Taylor, Eddie George, Sheryl Crow, Faith Hill, LeAnn Rimes, and Big&Rich.

 

2001-2002:  After winning Target's CFDA competition and moving to Minneapolis, MN, I worked as an Assistant Designer for all divisions (Men's, Women's, and Kids.)