Julie Lombardi

* Footwear Design Linebuilder Branding Twisted Shoes and Kalulu Kids * Design Director/Founder: For the love of Jules - a Contemporary ladies shoe line * Designed and managed the development of SS 2013 and FW 2014 ladies footwear collection all made in Italy

in Design Management

* Designed and managed the development of the footwear line re-launch under the creative direction of Isaac Mizrahi * Managed partnership with external sourcing team through pre production

* Launched womens footwear division executing design and development through pre-production * Created seasonal themes for consistent brand strategy * Developed relationships with cross functional partners and leaders * Presented line to buying and sourcing team in product review and buy meetings * Created customer intimacy by conducting research in New York & Company retail stores to offer "brand right" product * Traveled to tradeshows domestic and international for R&D on future inspiration and trend direction

* Served as an instrumental design and development force in re-launch of footwear for Delman Footwear * Provided design and development for Calvin Klein and CK Accessories * Collaborated in the product launch of Catherine Malandrino Footwear and Accessories

* Introduced new luxury business relationships in Italy * Managed several senior creative talent searches in Europe and USA * Trained and mentored junior associates and interns

* Managed the design and development of a capsule womens collection targeted to the US market * Researched and analyzed concept, market trends and bridged cross-functional US wholesale partnership

* Collaborated with team in creating and merchandising Gianni Bini footwear for Dillards Department Stores * Shopped market to identify trends and constructions partnered with trend analyst to construct presentation boards * Developed and implemented key hardware details to capitalize on fashion trends * Traveled to Brazilian and Italian factories to assist with design, development and sourcing of new materials

* Researched and administered website launch of Europe and North American markets for Yoox (Italian e-commerce site) * Launched sales campaigns for Dolce Gabbana, Julien Macdonald, Cat Swanson, Maria Marta Facchinelli, and Giorgio Armani * Directed client relations with focus on overall understanding of leathers and finishes for Conceria EuroFur (leather tannery) and Macip Trend (apparel and accessory sourcing company)

* Effectively managed and sold the collection to select major department and specialty stores in USA and Canada * Ensured timely product deliveries and maximized sales by conducting store visits to communicate corporate vision of Armani to Sales Associates reported to Director and VP of Sales EDUCTATION:

Lorenzo De Medici Institute - Florence, Italy - Fall 1998 Art History & Design Marketing SKILLS: Microsoft Office/ Excel, Adobe Photo Shop and Illustrator LANGUAGE: Fluent in Italian hold dual citizenship in U.S. and Italy