Biography
I am Adjunct Faculty in the Fashion Studies Department in the teaching area of Fashion Business.
Professionally, I have a career in the sales, wholesale and marketing industries. Currently, I am a Regional Manager for a luxury Timepiece/Watch Company, managing the North Central U.S. and Canada.
My background in the retail industry, range from apparel to home goods, to fine jewelry to timepieces. I have line experience from branded labels to luxury lines. Positions range from Merchandise Manager - Buyer - Territory Manager - Regional Manager. Companies worked for include: JCPenney, Spiegel Catalog, Waterford/Wedgewood, Levi Strauss, Claires Boutiques and Movado Group, Inc.
I participate in platforms and forums that relate to the retail environment for the education of students and persons interested in the fashion and retail industry.
Also, I consult for numerous companies and educational establishments, whereas I develop, speak and facilitate workshops that focus on strategizing Career and Employment for businesses, individuals and professional growth.
As an instructor for college level curriculum institutions for over 20 years, I teach in the Fashion Studies and Marketing departments. Higher Education institutions include: The Illinois Institute of Art, International Academy of Merchandising & Design, University of Illinois Chicago and Columbia College Chicago.
Courses taught include: Math for Fashion, Stores, Fashion Business, Merchandise Management, Inventory & Control, Fashion Marketing, Consumer Business, Writing for Managers, Psychology of Dress, Principles of Marketing and other related courses.
Instructional Areas
Retail Merchandising, Wholesale and Retail Businesses in the retail environment, Marketing and Branding.
Degrees
M.A., Inner-City Studies Northern Illinois University 2000