Provide full package services, from trend reports, to full line creation all the way through final tech pack. Services can include custom catalogs, graphics & textile print as well as facilitation of connections with quality domestic and overseas manufactures as well as communication with vendors. www.carolinloose.com

* Focused on increasing collection cohesiveness, overall brand image and elevating designs. * Launched first women’s collection, balancing between basics and statement pieces to fit into core demographic. * Standardized and improved fits. * Establish seasonal product stories that support brand initiatives including overall direction and color stories for men's and women's. * Managed & trained assistant designer * Responsible for all overseas development communication * Designed seasonal trims & label packages * Engineered garments to meet overall gross margin goals. * Directed photo shoots and catalog production

* Immersed myself in traditional Textile/Apparel productions in respective countries. * Enhanced negotiation skills through daily contact with sellers in markets and vendors throughout South America, Asia & Europe. * Learned how to adapt to unanticipated situations and improvise new plans due to periodic travel mishaps and unexpected events. * Advanced budgeting and planning skills by financing, planning, organizing our around the world trip. This involved using various excel spreadsheets and keeping a record of expenses. * Cultivated language and communication skills through contact with people from around the world. * Learned to use non verbal and verbal communication to overcome communication and language barriers. * Developed and maintained personal Travel Blog, including photography, photo editing and writing.