EXPREIENCE

CONVERSE INC. - BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS

August 2010 - April 2026

SENIOR FOOTWEAR MANAGER

July 2017 - April 2026

+ Conceptualized and Designed award-winning footwear in collaboration with premier fashion houses, boutique retail partners, and brand ambassadors‍ ‍contributing to a $45 million business for FY25.

+ Authored comprehensive technical blueprints for "totally new" projects, ensuring accuracy during the sampling process.

+ Leveraged 3D modeling and AI-driven software to produce hyper-realistic renderings, significantly accelerating the design-to-prototype phase.

+ Directed cross-functional teams through the entire product lifecycle, managing concepts from initial ideation to global market release.

+ Developed industry-leading collections for licensing partners, directly contributing to increased revenue and a measurable uptick in digital platform traffic.

+ Mentored and managed direct reports, fostering professional development and technical industry growth.

+ Pitched and secured design concepts with high-profile potential partners, expanding the brand's collaborative footprint.

+ Executed on-site factory intensives to expedite production timelines and maintain design integrity during the final manufacturing stages.

FOOTWEAR DESIGNER 1

November 2015 - June 2017

+ Architect seasonal collections by distilling global macro-trends into commercially successful designs in the competitive kids marketplace.

+ Refine product functionality and aesthetics through hands on consumer testing and function-driven design validation.

+ Investigate domestic and international markets to uncover emerging consumer segments and trends.

FOOTWEAR DESIGNER 1 - CLOSE TO MARKET

September 2014 - November 2015

+ Build account-specific collections through strategic account partnerships that shape creative visions that satisfy both brands and hit consumer trends.

+ Establish seasonal graphics to anchor color and material, providing the visual foundation for a cohesive product line.

JUNIOR DESIGNER - INNOVATION

August 2010 - September 2014

+ Support internal teams by generating precise 3D visualizations to secure approval during critical milestones.

+ Optimize rapid prototyping through the expert operation and technical maintenance of specialized fabrication machinery.

+ Construct high-fidelity, wearable prototypes by mastering technical upper assembly, complex tooling, and specialized foam component molding.

+ Showcase "Seasonal Innovation" initiatives through high-visibility showcases that align cross-functional departments with the team’s experimental vision.

CONVERSE COMMUNITY AND CULTURE

HALFWAY GALLERY- July 2016 - January 2025

+ Institutionalized a curated internal gallery space to spotlight the multi-disciplinary creative talents and fine-art capabilities of the brand's workforce.

MOSAIC NETWORK - August 2021 - October 2025

+ Advocated for organizational equity as a steering committee member for the Mosaic Diversity Network, catalyzing professional growth and advocacy for people of color and their allies.

LOVEJOY MARKET - December 2016 - December 2025

+ Pioneered a recurring annual marketplace that amplified the visibility of employee-led entrepreneurial ventures and independent creative projects.

MI GENTE (LHM) COLLECTIONS - May 2020 - September 2024

+ Stewarded culturally resonant product initiatives from narrative inception to retail launch, mobilizing specialized design squads and integrating heritage-driven insights into high-visibility global collections.

EDUCATION

WENTWORTH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY - Graduated 2007

+ Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering

SKILLS

+Design - Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator / Photoshop / InDesign) / Miro / Keynote / Hand Sketching

+3D Modeling - Rhino 3D / Freeform / SketchUp

+Generative Ai- Vizcom / NewArc / Midjourney / Adobe Firfly / NanoBanana

+Physical Prototyping - Industrial Sewing / Basic Pattern Making / 3D Rapid Prototyping

+Product Development - Tech Pack Blueprints / Last Development

AWARDS AND PATENTS

+2021 Converse Merit Award - $20,000 Stock award for performance

+2023 Converse Project Award - Internal award for LFC collection and launch

+Patents - Converse Kids Zipstar / Converse DRKSTAR / Converse TURBODRK / Converse Climate Escape / Converse Nor’ Easter / Converse FengChenWang / Converse Paria X2 / Converse Kim Jones / Converse Kids Block Party