PROFILE

Professional & experienced footwear designer, currently working for Adidas Golf in Carlsbad, CA. Within my ten years at Adidas Golf, I have created diverse, innovative, and technical Men’s and Women's Footwear. I am passionate, creative, highly motivated, and love working in a collaborative & energetic team environment. With my consumer insight and global market perspective, we have seen our Footwear business grow consistently every year.

EXPERIENCE

Senior Footwear Designer / April 2019 - Present

Adidas Group / Carlsbad, CA

I evolved from managing the Women’s Footwear Collection to taking on both Men’s and Women’s models, including many high profile shoes seen on the PGA Tour. I work closely with marketing and development to design performance golf footwear that is technical, on trend, and successful. Over my past ten years with the company, we have seen our footwear business grow and excite, moving from the #3 brand in the US to the #2, and in many global markets, the #1 brand. My responsibilities include research, ideation, sketching, 3d rendering, material & print development, pattern & 2D development, travel, presentation, and media events.

Women’s Footwear Designer / January 2010 - April 2019

Adidas Group / Carlsbad, CA

Designed & managed the Adidas Golf Women’s Footwear Collection. I worked closely with our LPGA tour athletes, consumers, and markets to design Women’s performance footwear that was innovative and fashionable, resulting in consistent success and growth. My responsibilities included collaboration with our Women’s apparel team, research, ideation, sketching, 3d rendering, pattern & material development, travel, presentation, & color ways.

 Assistant Designer / May 2007 - December 2010

Ashworth / Carlsbad, CA

I assisted in the design of the Women’s golf apparel and accessories line. I was responsible for technical sketches, print design, and accessory design. I also developed tech packs and communicated with our vendors. 

Assistant Designer / July 2005 - December 2006

Tori Richard / Honolulu, HI

I assisted in the design of the Women’s & Mens apparel at Tori Richard, a Hawaii based brand that specializes in premium resort wear. I was responsible for CADs, technical sketches, and communication with factories. 

Design Intern / August 2003 - August 2004

Rachel Comey / New York, NY

I assisted Rachel in the design of her fashion forward women’s apparel & footwear collections for 2004 & 2005. I assisted with ideation, sketching, fabric & print development, & NYFW runway shows.

EDUCATION

Fashion Institute of Technology / New York, NY

B.F.A. Fashion Design / 2004

SKILLS

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Sketching / Rendering / Technical Design

Research / Ideation / Presentation

Communication / Collaboration / Enthusiasm