EXPERIENCE

Account Manager - Apparel & Raw Material Tests

August 2023 - Present FITI USA Inc.

  • Maintained and strengthened relationships with key apparel brands and retailers, ensuring they received the support and attention necessary to grow their product lines

  • Coordinated with HQ teams to offer solutions for clients, ensuring adherence to their quality standards

  • Leveraged industry contacts to acquire new clients and establish networking opportunities

  • Developed marketing digital and printed brochures to drive sales

Co-Founder

November 2019 - Present TOP INNOVATIONS LLC

  • Branding & digital content

  • Patentable product design for mass market

  • Liaise vendor and partners to develop 3D cads for injection molds / therma form tools

  • Provide design, sourcing and production solutions

  • Eco-friendly consultant for PP/PE products

Sr. Raw Material Specialist – Product Development for Graphics and Wash

May 2018 – August 2020 Mast | Victoria’s Secret PINK, New York, New York

  • Collaborated with design teams on all seasonal apparel developments, providing expertise in graphic and wash techniques.

  • Offered technical support to design, pre-production, production, and technical design teams, ensuring smooth execution of projects.

  • Acted as a liaison between global vendors, regional partners, and internal teams to identify and address potential production risks.

  • Worked closely with vendors to ensure that graphic and wash developments met brand aesthetic standards.

  • Maintained a strict adherence to critical path and calendar deadlines, ensuring timely completion of all tasks.

  • Conducted market trend research to stay updated on new graphic and wash techniques, incorporating them into design concepts.

  • Efficiently managed samples and tracking charts, capturing all necessary details from development to bulk production.

  • Oversaw the brand library, keeping it updated with the latest supplier offerings, raw materials, and samples of graphic and wash techniques.

Sr. Graphic Designer – Design, Production, Sourcing, R&D for Graphics and Wash

February 2016 - May 2018 SAE-A Trading America Corp., New York, New York

  • Collaborated with VP of Design and Art Directors from CALVIN KLEIN SPORT, CALVIN KLEIN JEANS, and DKNY to create seasonal graphics, aligning with brand aesthetics.

  • Provided seasonal support graphics for leading brands Gap, Old Navy, Aeropostale, Express, DKNY, Target, Walmart, and Costco, ensuring adherence to brand standards.

  • Developed comprehensive reference books on print techniques, serving as a global resource for the company's print production facilities.

  • Created a seasonal print and wash technique system for buyers, based on mood boards, to facilitate selection and implementation of appropriate techniques.

  • Implemented SOPs and managed overseas factory sample teams, achieving a 75% approval rate on first sample submissions.

  • Identified production risks in graphic and wash techniques, ensuring error-free technical packages for factory partners.

  • Acted as a liaison between brand teams and overseas partners, resolving technical production issues and ensuring project success.

Graphic Designer

February 2014 - February 2016 SAE-A Trading America Corp., New York, New York

  • Provided support graphics for Korea HQ teams on a seasonal basis, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.

  • Developed graphics for Direct Business teams in Guatemala, aligning with brand guidelines and objectives.

  • Traveled to Guatemala production facilities to provide assistance during buyer visits and on-site management, facilitating the execution of graphic and wash techniques.

  • Assisted Korea HQ team's buyer meetings, actively participating and contributing to discussions.

  • Attended Mill Week quarterly, representing the company and maintaining relationships with production partners.

  • Acted as a liaison between buyers and Korea HQ/Guatemala teams, effectively addressing and resolving production issues.

  • Generated quarterly benchmark brand trend reports for overseas partners and brand design teams, providing valuable insights and market analysis.

Associate Graphic Designer

January 2012 - January 2014 SAE-A Trading America Corp., New York, New York

  • Provided support graphics for direct business accounts in New York, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality materials.

  • Facilitated daily production communication between buyers and teams in Guatemala, effectively managing and resolving inquiries and requests.

  • Assisted in meetings with current and prospective buyers, contributing to discussions and providing necessary support.

  • Collaborated with regional CEOs to expedite daily tasks, demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness to meet business needs.

Graphic Designer – Freelance

October 2008 - Present Auragin Design,  Jersey City, New Jersey

  • Developed advertisement, brochure and menu graphics

  • Created Business and Corporate identities for startup companies

  • Provided consultation for typography and design layouts

  • Liaised with printing press and clients to ensure printed material meet brand aesthetics

Assistant Graphic Designer

June 2008 –May 2009 Caffeine, Inc., New York, New York

  • Developed technical packages for graphics.

  • Created seasonal graphics for Stimulus clothing brand.

  • Communicate with vendor partners to ensure graphic techniques meet brand quality.

  • Maintained tracking charts for developments and sample approvals.

  • Market research seasonal key trend reports.

  • Generated quarterly presentation boards for investors.

INTERNSHIP

Business and Corporate identity designs

July 2005 - September 2005 Crosspoint, Seoul, Korea

Magazine Layouts and Photo Set Assistant (GQ, Vogue, W)

August 2004 – December 2004 Doosan Publisher, Seoul, Korea

EDUCATION

SUNY Purchase College, Purchase, NY 2001 – 2006

Interdisciplinary Major in Graphic Design / Fine Arts / Print Production

SOFTWARE PROFICENCY

Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite