Who am I? What a strange question to ask yourself, but since you’re on my “about me” page I’m here to answer that question.  I have defined myself as a creative problem solver because as I have grown through the creative industry, I have chosen to not stick to one specific design concentration but to use these skills to overcome any challenge.

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I started my creative journey when I was 8 years old and received my first sewing machine, and from that moment I knew I wanted to be a fashion designer. I graduated Summa Cum Laude from North Carolina State where I studied Fashion Textile Design. My time at NC State flew by as I acquired many skills ranging from fashion illustration and pattern design to design thinking and concept generation. I loved every class I took, but during this period I started to notice an overlying issue in the fashion industry. The vast amount of textile waste was dumbfounding. So, I did what any creative problem solver would do… tried to solve the problem in any way that I could. I co-founded social entrepreneurship, HK Creations, a clothing company dedicated to the recycling and redesigning of old textiles. I continued this same mentality throughout the rest of my time at NC State, trying to figure out how I could complete a variety of design challenges in a sustainable way. I closed my time at NC State with one final project Refresh, an entirely sustainable resort wear collection (check it out in my portfolio).

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On to the next task at hand, where to start my professional career. I chose STITCH Golf or more as it chose me. STITCH Golf is a Luxury Golf Gear and Apparel Company, but that’s not how it began. It began as a cool leather headcover company backed by a bunch of amazing, talented people who believed in the vision. I’m absolutely one of those people. I started as a graphic designer doing simple projects and have grown to be the Art Production Manager of a creative department that didn’t exist when I started. I have used my problem-solving skills to create beautiful catalogs, brand imagery, and many successful marketing campaigns. I never saw myself as a stylist or a web designer or even an art director, but my skill set has led me to do all those things. Lesson learned, don’t put yourself in a box. 

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So, who am I? I am a creative problem solver, a wearer of many hats, an artist, an adventure traveler, an outdoor enthusiast, a tree hugger, a dog lover, and a bit of a goofball. I want to use my creativity, entrepreneurial mindset, love for nature, and technical skills to leave a positive impact on the textile industry.