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Creative Fashion Industry Leader
Megan Beltz
Madison, WI
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About
Creative senior fashion industry leader with design expertise in both Men's & Women's apparel. Extensive knowledge of creative design, material and product development, garment construction and fit, team building and mentorship. Proven success in relaunching brands and reinventing products to drive business. Specialty knowledge in cut n sew knits, washes and dying techniques. Currently the creative force behind Black Earth Tie Dye.
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Education
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N/A Liberal ArtsGrand Rapids Community College1998 - 1999
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Experience
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Owner & Creative DesignerPortland, ORSep 2021 - Present (4 years 9 months)Hand tied & dyed textiles
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Senior Designer-Women's Knits, Sweaters & DressesMilwaukee, WIMay 2013 - Jan 2017 (3 years 8 months)-Interim Design Manager
-Instrumental in relaunching brand Sonoma Goods for Life (250M+)
-Leader in developing athleisure business for brand
-Managed color, concept and print & pattern for categories
-Benchmarked & updated fits for brand
-Developed 4 direct reports and provided leadership to cross functional team
-Frequent overseas travel to execute & develop seasonal lines-Interim Design Manager -Instrumental in relaunching brand Sonoma Goods for Life (250M+) -Leader in developing athleisure business for brand -Managed color, concept and print & pattern for categories -Benchmarked & updated fits for brand -Developed 4 direct reports and provided leadership to cross functional team -Frequent overseas travel to execute & develop seasonal lines -
Designer-Men's Knits, Swim & LEOMadison, WIAug 2009 - May 2013 (3 years 9 months)Reinvented core programs i.e. mesh, supima, super tee and serious sweats (45M+)
-Launched Durable Goods “Made in the USA” athletic program
-Helped launch Canvas brand
-Owned color, print and pattern for categories
-Driver in concept direction and seasonal looks
-Grew swim business by +2M with innovative product & finishes (6M+) -
Freelancer-DesignerNew York, NYSep 2008 - Aug 2009 (11 months)Freelance apparel designer & technical designer for womens cut n sew knits
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Associate Designer-Women's Knits Blue LabelNew York, NYAug 2003 - Apr 2008 (4 years 8 months)-Owner of core programs i.e. basic/stretch mesh
-Worked with R&D team on executing dying techniques, washes, and prints
-Owned development and execution of seasonal fabrics, trims and embroidery
-Integral in first iconic big pony player & line of Wimbledon & US Open products
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Fashion Design Trainee/Public RelationsNew York, NYJan 2000 - Jul 2003 (3 years 6 months)Served as community liaison in flagship Soho store to build relationships with local establishments, celebrities & stylists, high profile, and frequent customers and other business partners (2002-2003)
-Leader of AE Foundation committee (outreach to charitable organizations, set up community events)
-Assisted with concept boards and "rigs", color palettes and sketches for Men’s and Women’s design
-Learned hands on training from leaders in all areas (design, technical, PD and PR) for the design internship program
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On Coroflot@meggiesue, member since 2007
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