Curriculum Vitae

EDUCATION

Academic Master, Alta Moda, Fashion Design 2022-2023

ACCADEMIA COSTUME & MODA ROME, IT

Bachelor of Arts in Apparel and Textile Design 2015-2019

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY EAST LANSING, MI

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science 2015-2019

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY EAST LANSING, MI

CURRICULAR EXPERIENCE

Balenciaga Museoa

Accademia Costume & Moda Industry Project:

Designed a collection inspired by the philosophy, techniques, and biography of Cristóbal Balenciaga. The collection involved extensive fabric manipulation and shape experimentation, paired with evocative storytelling. Selected as one of six students to create a prototype submitted to the museum for potential exhibition.

Maison Valentino

Accademia Costume & Moda Industry Project:

Designed a couture collection based on the creative prompt provided by the Maison, ensuring alignment with the brand’s DNA. The collection combines couture techniques in fabric manipulation, embroidery, and storytelling to create a cohesive and innovative narrative.

LANGUAGES

ENGLISH NATIVE · SPANISH NATIVE · ITALIAN PROFESSIONAL FLUENCY

SKILLS

  • Flat Patternmaking

  • Graphic Design

  • Adobe Creative Suite

  • Microsoft Office/365

  • Organization Skills

  • Draping

  • Embroidery Design

  • Marketing

  • Social Media (IG, TikTok, Facebook Meta)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Marketing Specialist Feb 2025 - Present

Belfor Milan, IT

  • Manage and schedule social media content to maintain Company consistency and engagement.

  • Assist in creating and optimizing digital advertising campaigns to increase traffic and conversions.

  • Monitor website performance, analyze key metrics, and provide insights to improve marketing strategies.

Fashion Designer Jan 2024 - Present

Freelance (Balestra, Deviate, etc) Milan, IT

  • Conduct creative research to align designs with client needs and market trends.

  • Develop technical drawings, renderings, and 3D mock-ups to present collection concepts.

Design & Studio Intern Jun 2023 - Aug 2023

Studio A Rome, IT

  • Supported the creation of seasonal design boards for sketch review and concept presentations.

  • Conducted embellishment and image research to align with Kering Group brand’s seasonal collections

  • Assisted in maintaining studio archives, workspace organization, and material inventories.

Assistant Designer & Product Developer Sept 2020 - Oct 2022

Deviate Fashion Detroit, MI

  • Partnered with the Creative Director in the end-to-end development of seasonal collections, from concept to production.

  • Supported product development through material sourcing, prototyping, and fit refinement.

  • Edited and constructed patterns for production, ensuring accuracy and consistency across styles.

  • Assisted in preparing the collection showcased at New York Fashion Week with Kelly Cutrone’s People’s Revolution.

MENTORSHIPS & WORKSHOPS

  • Carhartt Technical Design Mentorship — Received mentorship from the heads of the technical design team at Carhartt to enhance technical design and product development at Deviate.

  • Circular Fashion & Design Workshop – Zara / Inditex — Participated in a sustainability-focused workshop exploring circular design principles, material innovation, and responsible production strategies.