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I am a multidisciplinary Illustrator, Graphic and Textile Designer with decades of experience shaping textile prints, illustrations, and product development for home furnishings and fashion brands. I thrive on creating trend-forward designs, cohesive color palettes, and compelling illustrations, and I’m proficient with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and a range of weaving and printing processes.
I collaborate with manufacturers and retailers worldwide, guiding concepts from early boards through production. My work spans home textiles, apparel prints, branding, and storytelling through visual design, with a passion for bringing vibrant, market-ready art to life.
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Work Experience
Graphic Design Manager at Blue Jean Blues Live Music Venue
January 1, 2018 - PresentGraphic design, social media, website management, and talent acquisition; branding and promotional materials for a Fort Lauderdale venue.
Senior Textile Designer at Uniform Advantage
December 31, 2010 - September 22, 2025Designed repeat patterns and placement prints for seasonal uniform collections; product development using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; created storyboards for buyers and trade shows; branding elements.
Screen Print Designer & Production at DMR Sales
January 1, 2010 - September 23, 2025Developed regional trend-driven screen print designs and separations for international cruise lines; used Illustrator, Photoshop and hand illustration; production-ready assets.
Souvenir & Gift Product Designer at Goldfarb Fischer Novelty, Inc.
January 1, 2008 - September 23, 2025Supervised product development of souvenirs and gift items sold worldwide; catalog and promotional materials; traveled to gift shows in China and the U.S.
Surface/Textile Designer at Dohler Manufacturing
January 1, 2006 - September 23, 2025Fiber reactive print designs and jacquards for beach, bath, and kitchen towels; traveled internationally to trade shows and meetings with buyers (e.g., Walmart; T.J. Maxx; Target).
Design and Product Development at TEKA USA
January 1, 2003 - September 23, 2025Provided fiber reactive print designs and jacquards for towels; licensed character development; traveled for line development and trade shows.
Design and Product Development at MAJESTIC RUGS
January 1, 2001 - September 23, 2025Developed novelty accent rugs; oversaw manufacturing (primarily in China); traveled for line development and trade shows.
Print and Product Designer at ROSEY TEXTILES
January 1, 1998 - September 23, 2025Designed prints for men’s and women’s apparel; created prints and jacquards for towels; promotional materials for point-of-purchase.
Screen Print Designer at SHERRY MANUFACTURING
January 1, 1995 - September 23, 2025Produced screen print designs and embroideries with licensed characters for the souvenir market sold nationwide.
Print Design & Product Development at J.R. UNITED INDUSTRIES
January 1, 1996 - September 23, 2025Designed prints for men’s and women’s sleepwear and apparel; towels and promotional materials for branding and displays.
Layout & Fashion Illustration at BURDINES DEPARTMENT STORE
January 1, 1993 - September 23, 2025Layout and fashion illustration for newspaper features and promotional materials.
Tactel Nylon Workout Wear Designer at PACER SPORTSWEAR
January 1, 1990 - September 23, 2025Design and illustration of men’s and women’s Tactel Nylon activewear; created style boards for trade shows.
Model/Character Design & Storyboard Artist at Marvel Productions
January 1, 1988 - September 23, 2025Collaborated on animated productions including Muppet Babies, Jem, My Little Pony, G.I. Joe; Emmy-winning contributions.
Graphic Design Manager at Blue Jean Blues Live Music Venue
January 1, 2025 - September 23, 2025Management of graphic design, social media, website updates, and talent coordination for a Fort Lauderdale venue; oversaw branding, marketing materials, and visual storytelling across platforms.
Senior Textile Designer at Uniform Advantage
January 1, 2017 - September 23, 2025Designed repeat patterns and placement prints for seasonal uniform collections; developed products with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and hand illustration; created flat sketches, body styles, and storyboards; established color palettes and production recolorings; contributed to branding and packaging.
Screen Print design & Production at DMR SALES
January 1, 2010 - September 23, 2025Developed regional trend-driven screen print designs and separations for international cruise lines; utilized Illustrator, Photoshop, and hand illustration for production-ready artwork.
Souvenir and Gift Product Design at Goldfarb Fischer Novelty, Inc.
January 1, 2008 - September 23, 2025Supervised product development for a broad range of souvenirs and gift items; created catalog and promotional materials; collaborated with factories and participated in domestic and international gift shows.
Surface/Textile Designer at DohlER Manufacturing
January 1, 2006 - September 23, 2025Provided fiber reactive print designs and jacquards for beach, bath, and kitchen towels sold to large retailers; traveled internationally to represent design collections and meet buyers.
Design and Product Development at TEKA USA
January 1, 2003 - September 23, 2025Created fiber reactive print designs and jacquards for towels, beachwear, and accessories; developed licensed characters and conducted trade shows and sales meetings.
Design and Product Development at Majestic Rugs
January 1, 2001 - September 23, 2025Developed novelty accent rugs; oversaw manufacturing coordination, line development, and trade show presence.
Print and Product Design Director at Rosey Textiles
January 1, 1998 - September 23, 2025Designed and styled prints for men’s and women’s apparel; created prints and jacquards for towels; produced promotional materials for point-of-purchase displays.
Screen Print Designer at Sherry Manufacturing
January 1, 1995 - September 23, 2025Produced screen print designs and embroideries featuring licensed characters for nationwide souvenir markets.
Print Design and Product Development at J.R. United Industries
January 1, 1996 - September 23, 2025Desig ned prints and jacquards for men’s and women’s sleepwear and towels; created promotional materials for branding and displays.
Layout and Fashion Illustration at BurDines Department Store
January 1, 1993 - September 23, 2025Layout and fashion illustration for newspaper features and promotional materials.
Design and Illustration at Pacer Sportswear
January 1, 1990 - September 23, 2025Design and illustration of Tatel Nylon workout wear; created style boards for trade shows.
Model/Character Design and Storyboard Artist at Marvel Productions
December 29, 1984 - September 20, 1988Worked on animated productions including Muppet Babies, Jem, My Little Pony, G.I. Joe; contributed character design, storyboards, and costumes; earned Emmy Awards for Muppet Babies contributions.
Freelance Illustration at sweet flower studios
October 2, 1980 - October 15, 2025Expertise includes:
• Textile & Print Design: Development for home furnishings (beach, bath, kitchen, bedding) and apparel (licensed characters, novelty, scrubs, and fashion prints).
• Fashion Illustration & Technical Design: Body style design, technical sketches for sample making, and fashion illustrations for marketing and production.
• Graphic Design & Branding: Logos, catalogs, packaging, promotional materials, and storyboards.
• Product Development: Seasonal collections, color palettes, and coordination with domestic and overseas factories.
• Story boarding & Illustration: Emmy Award–winning illustrator with experience creating characters, costumes, and storyboards for broadcast TV and major animation producers.
Graphic Design Manager at Blue Jean Blues Live Music Venue
January 1, 2018 - November 22, 2025Graphic Design—Menus, Signage, Social Media, Website Management and Musical Talent Booking.
Independent Contractor at Sweetflower Studios
January 1, 1983 - November 22, 2025Self-employed; specializing in apparel print graphics & textile design; events fashion sketcher for corporate parties, private events, weddings, fashion houses and designers; children’s book illustrator; hand painting on apparel with floral and fashion illustrations.
Senior Textile Designer at Uniform Advantage
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017Designed repeat patterns and placement prints for seasonal uniform collections; product development; created storyboards for buyers and trade shows; established seasonal color palettes; recoloring for production; branding elements and PLM data entry.
Screen Print Designer & Production at DMR Sales
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010Developed trend-driven screen print designs and separations for international cruise lines; utilized Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and hand illustration.
Souvenir and Gift Product Designer at Goldfarb Fischer Novelty, Inc.
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008Supervised product development for souvenirs and gift items; print design for paper products and textiles; 3D items; catalog and promotional materials; traveled to gift shows; managed factory collaborations in China.
Surface/Textile Designer at Dohler Manufacturing
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006Fiber reactive print and jacquard designs for towels; international design representation; attended trade shows; collaborated with major U.S. retailers.
Design and Product Development at TEKA USA
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003Fiber reactive print designs and jacquards for beach, bath, kitchen towels, and beach apparel; licensed character designs; trade shows and sales meetings.
Design and Product Development at Majestic Rugs
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001Developed novelty accent rugs; oversaw manufacturing (primarily in China); traveled for line development and trade shows.
Print and Product Design Director at Rosey Textiles
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1998Designed and styled prints for men’s and women’s apparel; created prints and jacquards for towels; promotional materials for point-of-purchase displays; attended trade shows and met with buyers and manufacturers.
Screen Print Designer at Sherry Manufacturing
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997Produced screen print designs and embroideries with licensed characters for nationwide souvenir markets; utilized Freehand and Photoshop.
Print Design and Product Development at J.R. United Industries
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1996Designed and styled prints for men’s and women’s sleepwear and apparel; created prints and jacquards for towels; promotional materials for branding and point-of-purchase displays.
Layout and Fashion Illustration at Burdines Department Store
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1993Layout and fashion illustration for newspaper promotions and department store marketing materials.
Tatel Nylon Workout Wear Designer at Pacers Sportswear
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1989Design and illustration of Tatel Nylon activewear; created style boards for trade shows.
Model/Character Design and Storyboard Artist at Marvel Productions
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1986Character design and storyboarding for broadcast animation; contributed to Muppet Babies and other series; Emmy Award contributions.
Education
at McFatter Technical College
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1995 at Parsons School of Design
January 1, 1983 - January 1, 1983Bachelordegree at Cooper School of Art
January 15, 1977 - January 1, 1980Associates Certified Fashion Illustrator, Graphic Designer
at McFatter Technical College
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1995Draping and Pattern Making at Parsons School of Design
January 1, 1983 - September 23, 2025BA in Fashion Illustration and Graphic Design at Cooper School of Art
January 1, 1980 - January 1, 1980Certificate at McFatter Technical College
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1995Course at Parsons School of Design
January 1, 1983 - October 2, 2025B.A. in Fashion Illustration and Graphic Design at Cooper School of Art
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1980Diploma at McFatter Technical College
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1995Certificate at Parsons School of Design
January 1, 1983 - January 1, 1983Bachelor of Arts at Cooper School of Art
January 1, 1980 - January 1, 1980Certificate in Computer Graphics at McFatter Technical College
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1995Draping & Pattern Making at Parsons School of Design
January 1, 1983 - November 22, 2025B.A. in Fashion Illustration and Graphic Design at Cooper School of Art
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1980Qualifications
Emmy Award
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Manufacturing, Retail, Wholesale & Distribution, Professional Services, Other
Fashion Event sketching for Special events
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