Currently the Creative Director for an international footwear group include ZARA, KENNETH COLE, 9 WEST, ALDO, major retail across Europe, Asia and Russian.

Identified, directed & created product opportunities to launch CKJeans footwear into the global market incl. Macy's. Created new product categories beating sales plans by 250%, raised margins by double digits while protecting DNA & reducing prod. costs. Managed & mentored a team of 10 designers & developers. Managed all cross-functional duties of design & product management, 6 seasons a year .Monthly product and material presentation to VPs, buyers, creative directors and global sales teams. Provided detailed marketing / sales tools like product information and benefits packets before every season. Presented and sold the line during every market show to all key accounts and boutiques worldwide. Conducted cross informational research and data for other divisions of CKJ such as handbags and belts, for materials, details, colors and trend direction.

Advanced curriculum of footwear technologies including extensive study in Italy.