Nearly 20 Years in the Fashion Industry
Graduated in 2012 from the International Academy of Design and Technology with a dual Bachelor’s of Fine Arts Degree in Fashion Design & Merchandising.
Since graduating from fashion school, CJ has gained real world experience from a variety of opportunities across the industry:
2008-2012: attended fashion college at the International Academy of Design & Technology
2011-2013: Entertainment Manager at Savoy Orlando bar, Orlando
2012-2014: Assistant Designer at Joshua Jewel Performance Sports Costuming, Orlando
2014-2015: Boutique Manager for Ryan Seacrest at Macy’s in the Mall at Millenia, Orlando
2014-2016: Assistant Designer for Owner of Windfield Murdock Creative Works, Orlando
2015-2018: Designer & Owner of a men’s swimwear brand, “Star Boy Swimwear”
2016-2017: Visual Manager of the UNIQLO store at Disney Springs, Orlando
2017-2019: Wardrobe Specialist & Celebrity Seamstress. 24/7 Productions, Orlando
2017-Current: Freelance designer, stylist, wardrobe specialist, seamstress/stitcher, etc.
2017-Current: Office Manager and Assistant Designer to Suzi Fox of MSTS. Inc., Orlando
2018-Current: rebranded into rave/festival wear, now known as “Festinaut”, as owner/designer
2022-Current: launched official company “Golden Creative Designs LLC” as owner/CEO
The IADT Orlando “Hidden Jungle” student fashion show, featured designer, 2010
The IADT Orlando Summer Open-House Fashion Show, featured designer, 2011
The IADT Orlando Alumni Showcase, featured graduate designer, 2013
“Luxe Mode: Reloaded” the Fashion Show, featured designer/stylist during competition show (placed in top 5), 2014
St. Petersburg, Florida GLBTQ+ Pride, featured designer on entertainment performers, 2014
Orlando International Fashion Week (Fall/Winter), featured designer during competition show (2nd place), 2014
Discover Your Beauty the Fashion Show, opening featured designer, 2015
Palm Beach Swim Week, featured designer (Fall/Winter), 2015
Orlando International Fashion Week (Spring/Summer), featured designer during competition show (3rd place), 2016
Metropolitan International Fashion Week Miami, featured designer, 2016
Fashion EXTRAVAGANZA: The Fashion Show, featured designer, Ocala, FL, 2016
Discover Your Beauty the Fashion Show, featured designer, 2016
Pride & Groom, featured designer in fashion show at GLBTQ+ wedding expo, 2016
Orlando International Fashion Week, Summer Networking Social, featured designer, 2016
Orlando International Fashion Week (Fall/Winter), featured designer during Pulse benefit show (2nd place), 2016
Pose for Pride by iHeart Radio Entertainment, featured designer, 2016
IFC Designer Competition NYC, featured designer (placed in top 5), 2016
“Ariana Grande” concert Orlando, wardrobe & seamstress assignment, 2017
Gay Days 2017, featured designer during pool party events, 2017
Palm Beach Swim Week (Fall/Winter), featured designer, 2017
Discover Your Beauty the Fashion Show, featured designer, 2017
Orlando Pride Parade, featured designer on multiple floats in parade, 2017
Pose for Pride by iHeart Radio Entertainment, featured designer, 2017
Palm Beach International Swim Week, featured designer, 2017
“Lana Del Ray” concert Orlando, wardrobe & seamstress assignment, 2018
Gay Days 2018, featured designer during multiple events and pool parties, 2018
Discover Your Beauty the Fashion Show, featured designer, 2018
EDC Orlando (Insomniac), wardrobe and seamstress professional, 2018
Women’s Rights Awareness Charity Fashion Show, featured designer, 2022
EDC Orlando, featured designer at Prismatic Collective booth, 2022