Work experience

• Co-Founder & Co-Owner

  ET Tigre

  2018.01-Current

  (8 years)

  • Partner with co-founder of Garmentory, Adele Tetangco. • Creating a contemporary market collection. • Overseeing creative direction, sample development and bulk production. •
• Founder, Design & Production Director

  Pyrenees, Inc. (dba Toit Volant)

  2014.10-2025.09

  (11 years)

  • Lead creative direction and design development for collections of 25–35 looks per season. • Managing all phases of collection creation: concept development, draping, sewing, construction, and fabrication sourcing to bulk production. • Collection creation and direction. • Managing wholesale and retail channels along with trade-shows, client relations and networking. • Building supply chain from suppliers to logiestics.
• Founder & Designer

  Maldoror, LLC (dba Toit Volant, Nana Atelier)

  2014.08-2022.09

  (8 years)

  • Founded Toit Volant, an internationally recognized womenswear brand. • Established Nana Atelier, an ethical small garment manufacturer serving clients including RachelComey, John Elliott, Sterling Ruby, Melitta Baumeister, Shaina Mote, Maruwa Japan, Adidas x Yeezy, Adidas x Ivy Park, Ozma of California and small independent brands. • Directed design, production, and manufacturing while ensuring social and environmental responsibility. TRADE SHOWS & PRESENTATIONS • Snack Size New York & Paris • Re-assembly New York • London Fashion Week Tent • Rendez-Vous Paris • Who’s Next Paris • Under Tokyo • Designer & Agents Tokyo • Rooms Tokyo • Bread & Butter Barcelona ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
• Senior Instructor

  Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM)

  2014.07-2016.05

  (2 years)

  • Taught courses in design development, textiles and knitwear for A.A. and B.A. program. • First instructor to deliver the Bachelors Program to students. • Led critique for senior graduating class. • Planned and organized student’s photo-shoot productions.
• Department Head

  Parsons School of Design

  2013.01-2014.07

  (2 years)

  The New School, MFA Fashion Design & Society : Shelley Fox, Donna Karan Professor • Design Studio Manager & Technical Engineer, supporting faculty and students in advanced pattern-cutting, garment construction, and prototyping. • Coordinated and planned out guest lecturer and speakers. • Planned and led intensive workshops and managed studio operations, technicians, and machinists. • Collaborated with Professor Shelley Fox and visiting faculty on student collection development. • Faciliated, supported and managed back stage fashion shows with stylists, make-up, hair, full production team for fashin shows. Accomplishments: * Produced collections for MFA Phase 2 Fashion Show (Style.com, Sept 2013). * Coordinated Gucci sponsorship for MFA exhibition (2014). * Led technical workshops in advanced pattern-making and prototyping.
• Visiting Assistant Professor

  Pratt Institute

  2012.07-2014.07

  (2 years)

  • Pratt Chair: Jennifer Minniti • Taught BFA students advanced garment construction, pattern-making, and sewing techniques. • Designed and instructed courses including: Fashion Construction, Construction Techniques, Sportswear, Shape & Form, and Advanced Pattern-Making. • Mentored senior thesis students and guided presentations. • Supported student success in national competitions: * Student awarded with CFDA Honorable Mention (Mar 2013) * Student awarded with CFDA Liz Claiborne (May 2014)
• Senior Design Lecturer

  Raffles International Institution

  2008.12-2012.04

  (3 years)

  • Led BFA and advanced diploma courses covering design research, design development, fashion history, communication and collection development. • Directed and organized production of graduate fashion shows and editorial photoshoots. • Built industry partnerships to expand graduate employment opportunities.
• Lecturer, Fashion & Product Design

  Osaka Municipal College of Design

  2006.04-2008.12

  (3 years)

  • Taught project-based design with a focus on experimental processes. • Guided students from concept development through production. Accomplishment: * Directed student presentation at Tokyo Designer’s Week (2008). SELECT FREELANCE DESIGN PROJECTS • Melitta Baumeister (CFDA Winner 2023, VFILES Winner, New York Times Feature) – Production Manager & Pattern-Tech (2014) • Florian Hecker (Guggenheim Museum, Performa Arts) – Costume Designer (2013) • The Feminist Responsibility Project/ Carwash Collective - Beverly Semmes & Jennifer Minniti – Associate Designer (2014- 2022) • Shelley Fox (Donna Karan Professor) – Wardrobe Production (2013–2014) • Porcelain Womenswear – Design & Sample Production (2013)

Educational experience

• Radford University

  Design Thinking

  2015.09-2020.05

  (5 years)

  Study in design thinking
• California College of the Arts

  Fashion Design

  1996.09-2000.05

  (4 years)

  Study in fashion design in San Francisco.
• University of San Francisco

  Business Administration

  1996.09-2000.05

  (4 years)

  Study general business.

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