Kate Deckman

Change management // Make culture a strategic asset // Design solutions for agile work, innovation, empowered work force, sustainability, and corporate social responsibility Key Achievements: • Led cultural change transformation through over 15 global offices, 40 cultures, shifting culture to an empowered, agile and engaged workforce in under 18 months. • Established a global network of 15 Esprit Cares Chapters (community action group) in all major offices across EMEA/APAC.

Founder of The Ovid Collective, a globally-inspired fashion collection and curated lifestyle brand, utilizing sustainable and ethical sourcing.

• Brand Manager for jamie sadock | Brand and Marketing Strategy for multiple labels • Oversee product development chain from initial concept through production to warehouse logistics, reporting directly to both President/CEO and Head Designer/CPO. • Art direction and styling for photoshoots, runway shows; graphic design • Design and development • Fabric sourcing and development for knits and wovens • Merchandising and liaison with key accounts and sales representatives

Participant in Summer Entrepreneurship Experience accelerator program. President of the Retail, Fashion, and Luxury Goods Club Areas of focus: Innovation, entrepreneurship, retail, and brand strategy

Technical and CAD Courses in Adobe Suite

Accelerated Graduate Certificate in Fashion Design Coursework in design, construction, sketching, set design, and CAD/Adobe Suite.

Summer Latin Institute - Intensive coursework in Latin and Roman literature

Dean's High Honors Completed two international study programs: Universidad de Palermo, Buenos Aires, Argentina; Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland Volunteer VISTA School of Hope