EXPERIENCE
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CONVERSE INC. - BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
SENIOR FOOTWEAR MANAGER
+ 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 - KIDS
August 2010 - April 2026
+ 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
+ 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
July 2017 - April 2026
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 & CULTURE
HALFWAY GALLERY
MOSAIC NETWORK
LOVEJOY MARKET
MI GENTE (LHM) COLLECTIONS
EDUCATION
WENTWORTH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
SKILLS
AWARDS & PATENTS
November 2015 - June 2017
September 2014 - November 2015
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.
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.
December 2016 - December 2025
+ Pioneered a recurring annual marketplace that amplified the visibility of employee-led entrepreneurial ventures and independent creative projects.
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.
Graduated 2007
+ Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering
+ Design - Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator / Photoshop / InDesign) / Miro / Hand Sketching
+ 3D Modeling - Rhino 3D / Freeform / SketchUp
+ Generative Ai- Vizcom / NewArc / Midjourney
+ Physical Prototyping - Industrial Sewing / Basic Pattern Making / 3D Rapid Prototyping
+ Product Development - Tech Pack Blueprints / Last Development
+ 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