ANNA PARK
Hillsdale,NJ
Summary
I am a detail‑oriented designer with over four years of experience at COEI’s U.S. branch supporting international programs, client communication, and administrative coordination. I bring strong organizational skills, clear communication, and a reliable, efficient work style suited for fast‑paced office environments
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Administrative Assistant
COEI
New York, NY
04.2021 - Current
- Managed end‑to‑end advising for students pursuing U.S. study‑abroad programs, providing guidance on school selection, admissions requirements.
- Supported students throughout their academic journey by offering ongoing counseling, progress monitoring, and problem‑solving during their time in the U.S.
- Coordinated with the Korea headquarters to streamline communication, align program offerings, and ensure consistent service quality across regions.
Design Director of Men’s and Women’s Accessories
Cole Haan / GBG
New York, NY
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Managed the entire design process creating seasonal concept to final product.
- Oversaw all Women’s and Men’s Mainline, Outlet and OP products.
- Ensured that the product was consistent with market trends as well as business strategy.
- Traveled to Asia to review and correct samples at partner factories.
- The world’s leading branded footwear, accessories, apparel company.
Design Director of Men’s and Women’s Accessories
Armani Exchange
New York, NY
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Supervised a team of 3 designers from initial concept to final product for all men’s and women’s bags including SLGs, belts, hats, scarves and gifting items.
- Created and presented accessories color and concept based on brands seasonal color/concept and trends. Tight alignment with Men’s and Women’s apparel design VP to create one brand message.
- Worked closely with the merchant and retail team on all stages of design to create an assortment which works the US market and the international markets where AX stores are located.
- Traveled to Milan G.A office to present sketches and 1st proto review. Travel to Hong Kong and China every season for tech pack handover.
Freelance Accessories Design
CK Calvin Klein, Trebbiano
New York, NY
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Managed the design and development of Men’s Bags and SLG lines in preparation for CK Europe FW 13 launch.
- Oversaw technical design processes, reviewing samples during every stage of development to ensure quality of materials.
- Collaborated with CK Europe Women’s Collection Director in Amsterdam throughout conceptualization of product lines, designs and packages.
- Assisted in the purchase of raw materials and product sketching, performing market research to analyze latest trends.
Senior Accessories Designer
DKNY Jeans International
New York, NY
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Oversaw all phases of design and development of Men’s and Women’s Accessories for European and Asian markets, reviewing samples and implementing revisions to ensure adherence to concepts through final production.
- Created and maintained CADs and detailed technical packages for sampling and final production of accessory lines.
- Managed all technical design, production and merchandising of internationally-distributed accessories.
- Organized the entire development of collections, supervising production teams to ensure adherence to design specification.
Franco Sarto/Li & Fung
New York, NY
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Help in the design boards and keep up to the date throughout the seasons.
- Support design director to manage all phases of handbag development from initial concept, line plan and sample production to final samples.
- Sketch real size sketches and detail construction on tech packs to overseas factory.
- Ensure up to date communications with an overseas factory regarding production status for multiple product lines.
Education
Certification in Accessories Design -
Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NYBachelor of Fine Arts Degree - Fashion Design
Parsons School of Design
New York, NYTimeline
Student Administrative Assistant
COEI
04.2021 - Current
Design Director of Men’s and Women’s Accessories
Cole Haan / GBG
01.2016 - 01.2019
Design Director of Men’s and Women’s Accessories
Armani Exchange
01.2013 - 01.2016
Freelance Accessories Design
CK Calvin Klein, Trebbiano
01.2012 - 01.2013
Senior Accessories Designer
DKNY Jeans International
01.2008 - 01.2012
Franco Sarto/Li & Fung
01.2005 - 01.2008
Certification in Accessories Design -
Fashion Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree - Fashion Design
Parsons School of Design