• Recognized for having strong design sensibility and discerning fashion sense with ability to establish business relationships with leading retailers, including Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman. Applied creativity and artistic vision to bring ideas from concept to execution. • Created brand of jewelry to attract luxury shoppers to Portero, the first pre-owned luxury online retail site with guaranteed authenticity. Served as strategic advisor in connection with merchandising and photography to provide venue for luxury consumers to purchase scarce used, as well as ‘still in the box’ handbags, jewelry, watches, and designer vintage items. • Achieved domestic and international exposure in leading publications, including Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, Cosmopolitan, Women’s Wear Daily, Departures, Hamptons and O: The Oprah Magazine. Leveraged entrepreneurial spirit to launch successful knitwear and fine jewelry design companies.
Founded and launched Amantani New York, a fashion label comprised of bohemian luxe knits crafted in modern aesthetic. Collaborated with local artisan couple from Cuzco, Peru to design line. Created designs utilizing Peruvian techniques and materials. Donated percentage of proceeds to provide needed revenue source to help sustain Amantani School in Andes Mountains of Peru; supported efforts to help transform education provided to children in remote, resource-deprived location. • Engaged Peruvian couple to execute production with small group of locals conducting looming. Collaborated on development of designs and managed manufacturing of knitwear. • Sold products via Indagare Souk and planned and executed various trunk shows in which designs were showcased and purchased by notable celebrities. • Coordinated consortium of women entrepreneurs to execute pop-up shops, including 4-day event at Mark Hotel with 7 vendors from US and London, as well as online proprietors. • Led development of show, which included coordinating invitations, art work, set up, and execution. • Delivered successful show attended by 650 people, including editors and consumers from well-known companies. • Directed creative process to define vision for development and launch of new products.
