1. Elizabeth S. Hubbard
1455 Burke Avenue Bronx N.y. 10469
Tele: 917-346-5676
Handbag Designer
Elizabeth S. Hubbard email: elizabethhubbard1@mac.com
1455 Burke Ave Bronx, N.Y. 10469 Tele: 917 - 346 – 5676 Email: ehubb29@yahoo.com
PROFILE: Multi talented individual with 19 years experience in the handbag accessory business. Highly organized self starter with
Strong skills in problem solving, Traveled extensively to China and Taiwan and worked closely with overseas manufacturer
For development for mass market, budget moderate brands and urban brands.
Work Experience:
BRANDS CONNECTIONS SENIOR DESIGNER – 2007 to present
* Responsible for the licenced KAREN NEUBURGER HANDBAG & LUGGAGE LINE
* Research and development for Walmart White Stag line handbags and accessories
* Design and revive junior line Ocean Pacific for Walmart
WORLD WIDE DREAMS LLC. N.Y Senior Designer – 2005 to 2007
* Designed and launched ADRIANNA PAPELL LICENSE for better handbag and accessories line
* Responsible for overseas production and development of piece goods and hardware
* Worked directly with factories overseas and was responsible for introducing new factories
WATHNE LTD. New York, N.Y. Senior Designer - 2002 to 2004
* Responsible for research & development for RALPH LAUREN blue label and POLO JEANS lines Handbags and Belts & small leather goods.
* Launched License labels BON JOUR, DIANE VON FURSTENBURG lines
* Supervised production, sample approval, hardware development and graphics.
* Lines consisted of handbags, belts, small leather goods, and ( GWP ) Gifts with purchase
M. LONDON New York, N.Y. Senior Designer - 2000 to 2002
* Created and launched designs & cads for ROCAWEAR ladies handbags small leather goods and belts for licensed urban label
* Shopped overseas market and accessory shows and worked directly with manufacturer to develop new products
* Responsible for licensed approvals negotiated pricing and sourced piece goods for production
* Attended special events and launch parties as a representative for the company
SCOTT ADAMS DESIGNS New York, N.Y. Senior Designer - 1998 to 2000
* Special promotions for clients TOMMY HILFIGER, PHILIP MORRIS, OLD NAVY, GAP, LANCOME
* Full responsibility for ( GWPS ) Gifts With Purchase, promotions and private label
* Worked directly with overseas manufacturer and develop hardware, sourced piece goods for production
* Responsible for presentation and meeting with vender representatives
MITZI INTERNATIONAL New York, N.Y. Senior Designer / Assistant Merchandiser - 1993 to 1998
* Responsible for change and the fresh new look for the existing VERSADA junior line
* Created original graphics, logos, textile prints and three dimensional novelty plush
* Design and development for handbags, small leather goods, backpacks and computer cases
* Responsible for design concepts including small leather goods hand bags, backpacks, computer cases and cd cases
* Worked directly with salespeople and merchandisers on coordinating company product with customers request
* Designed and developed private label programs and mass market programs for KATHY LEE, KATHY IRELAND, ROUTE 66
EDUCATION: HIGH SCHOOL OF ART & DESIGN ( DIPLOMA GRANTED ) PARSONS SCHOOL OF DESIGN ( BFA )
SKILLS: Presentation boards, Flat sketches & Specification, sample construction, sourcing piece goods trims & hardware.
silk screening , photography, printmaking.
COMPUTER SKILLS: Adobe Illustrator CS2, Adobe Photoshop CS2, Microsoft Word