● Self-sufficient & confident with
strong verbal & written
communication skills
● Exceptional organizational skills
● High-level painting ability and
experience
● Extensive experience in dobby
looms, Pointcarre, and
Nedgraphics software
● Technologically adept in Adobe
Suite programs including
Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat
● Advanced knowledge in screen
printing
● Skilled in developing repeating &
engineered patterns
● Trend forcasting
● Colour theory
● Sustainable material sourcing
● Hand-spinning art-yarn
Summary
Eager textile designer with an eye for
colour and design. Skilled in traditional
hand painting as well as CAD to design
highly fashionable products quickly yet
efficiently, without forgetting about
quality. Self-motivated and
results-oriented achiever with the
proven ability to produce trendy and
in-demand products every season,
exceeding goals in fast-paced
environments. Combines strategic
thinking with hands-on experience to
deliver impactful solutions and enhance
organizational performance.
Lead Painting Instructor — Paint The Town (2024–Present)
● Inspired party guests and assisted in developing creativity and
self-expression through acrylic painting and open
communication
● Taught classes on painting composition and colour theory
Freelance Artist/Textile Designer — Self Employed
(2019–Present)
● Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style
preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters
within their budgets
● Made use of available media independently and with client input
to create/repair custom art pieces
Pool Lifeguard — Lindenhurst Public Schools (2022–2024)
● Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress
● Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such
as First Aid and CPR
● Responded to emergency situations in a calm and efficient
manner
Swimming Instructor — Lindenhurst Public Schools
(2022–2024)
● Planned and taught classes covering ages 5-16 at various skill
levels to prepare students for basic and advanced swimming
needs - including personal progress tracking for each student
● Collaborated with fellow instructors to develop successful
training plans based on past students, while keeping current
students’ capabilities in mind
Retail Team Member — JOANN Fabric & Craft (2021-2022)
● Used POS system to process cash, card, & check sales, returns,
online orders, and gift card activations
● Greeted and assisted customers by delivering energetic, prompt,
and polite support in store and via telephone, going above and
beyond to serve needs
Bachelor of Textiles and Surface Design from the NYC Fashion
Institute of Technology expected in May 2026
Graduated with Associate of Applied Science in Textiles and
Surface Design from the NYC Fashion Institute of Technology
Dean’s List title holder Fall 2022-Present
Awarded the Departmental Medal of Textiles and Surface Design
Spring 2024
Awarded 3rd Place for FIT Pride Pillow Design Contest in
Collaboration with West Point Home
3.96% Cumulative GPA
Wool Bureau Scholarship Recipient
Hoechst Celanese Scholarship Recipient
● 36” Nilus Leclerc 4 harness floor loom
● 24” rigid heddle frame loom
● 14” homemade frame loom
● Ashford Kiwi 3 spinning wheel
● Finetoknow drop spindle
● homemade drop spindle
Cut & Miss
an into to binary weaving
FIT 2025
United Nations’ 80th Anniversary
Commemerative Scarf Class Collection
FIT 2025