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CREATIVE DESIGNER 
BRAND & DESIGN STRATEGIST

I am a seasoned design leader with over a decade of experience building and scaling brands in the fashion and accessories space, with a strong focus on headwear. My career began in graphic design and evolved into shaping product lines for global names such as New Era Cap Company, Timberland, and Bollman Hat Company (parent to Bailey of Hollywood, Kangol, and Helen Kaminski).

Throughout my career, I’ve driven growth by combining trend forecasting, innovative design, and hands-on factory collaboration to deliver products that resonate with consumers and strengthen brand identity. My work spans from premium headwear to sustainable apparel and accessories, always balancing creativity with commercial success.

Now based in Los Angeles, I continue to expand my expertise into sustainable design and 3D apparel innovation. I thrive at the intersection of creativity and strategy scaling product lines, leading teams, and building design visions that fuel growth. I’m open to partnerships, collaborations, and opportunities where design leadership and brand strategy can make a measurable impact.

Grow Your Vision

I help brands scale, building new product lines, refining what works, and expanding into fresh market segments with products and strategies that fuel real growth

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