Aliyah Cohen

Special Project Manager

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Crested Butte, Colorado, United States

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About me
Creative Director
Education
- University of California, Davis
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  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Design and Applied Arts, Textile Science
  Activities and Societies: Outdoor Adventures, Campus Recreation Fashion Technology Lab TechnicianPrototyped sustainable garment design and wearable technology for future development andexhibition. Contributed to sustainable fashion collection using recycled materials. Explored methods for incorporating lighting technology into safety wearables.
Experience
- The Davis Flea Market
  Sept 2012 - Sept 2014
  Special Project Manager
  Coordinated promotional branding and partnership strategies to design monthly local vendor marketplace. Led co-promotional efforts between Davis Flea Market and local creative entities.
- Sierra Rescue
  Sept 2013 - May 2016
  Wilderness Medicine Instructor
  Instructed and certified students in Wilderness First Aid. Facilitated programs for California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Hetch Hetchy Water and Power, California Conservation Corp, UC Berkeley.
- University of California, Davis
  Nov 2014 - Nov 2015
  Wilderness Medicine Department Lead
- Atacama
  Dec 2014 - Dec 2015
  Design Lead
  Designed and prototyped high-performance next generation sportswear by applying patent-pending moisture wicking technology. Directed translation of material innovation into apparel prototypes under rigorous company deadlines.
- Carve Designs
  Jan 2016 - Oct 2016
  Lead Designer, Product Developer - Swimwear, Sportswear, Sweaters
  Managed design and product development for women’s surf lifestyle brand. Designed swimwear, sportswear, denim, sweaters, outerwear and accessories. Managed all fabric and trim development, approved all strike-offs and lab-dips, purchased and edited prints, led fit sessions, communicated all fit and construction comments to factories overseas and domestic, led development trips, made all sketch updates, managed all BOMs and tracked progression of fit and specs.
- The North Face, a VF Company
  Oct 2016 - Sept 2023
  Manage The North Face accessories creative team responsible for the design of all performance and lifestyle gloves and headwear for men, women and youth. Technical and Lifestyle Gloves and Accessories Technical and Lifestyle Gloves and Accessories Mens Snowsports Outerwear and Sportwear
  - Design Manager
    Apr 2022 - Sept 2023
  - Senior Designer
    Sept 2021 - Apr 2022
  - Designer
    Oct 2018 - Sept 2021
  - Contract Designer
    Oct 2016 - Oct 2018
- Fownes Brothers & Co., Inc.
  Sept 2023 - now
  Creative direction and accessories product design for leading performance and outdoor brands such as The North Face, Lululemon, Black Crows, Maap, Canada Goose, Black Diamond, Hoka and more.https://www.fownesbrothers.com/
  - Creative Director
    Feb 2025 - now
  - Design Director of Performance Division
    Sept 2023 - Jan 2025
Licenses & Certifications
- BLS Instructor
  American Heart Association | American Stroke Association
  Sept 2013
- Swift Water Rescue
  Rescue 3 International
  Mar 2011
- Wilderness First Responder
  Rescue 3 International
  Sept 2013
Volunteer Experience
- Epidemiological Study
  Issued by Silent Spring Institute
  Associated with Aliyah Cohen