Rebecca Judith Billante

My Greatest Accomplishment

About a year and half into my employment, I was working at my first job as an associate designer for the international, multi-billion dollar corporation, LF USA. I was selected out of a design division of more than 40 seasoned employees by the division’s senior vice president to launch a special project in Hong Kong. I was relocated by the company and lived and worked there for just shy of six months. I was the only U.S. employee in the Hong Kong office.
I traveled periodically into Southern China to assess sample room capabilities and met with supply vendors to establish and define new working relationships. I assisted in staffing and supporting our Hong Kong product development team. I also served as a daily liaison between the New York office and our Hong Kong and Shanghai counterparts. I’m also very proud of where I am today. I entered the job market during the economy crash of 2008, making for a very difficult start. My family, friends and confidence in my superior education have continuously helped me to keep going. I have fought hard to get where I am. All of my experiences thus far, both positive and negative, have shaped me into a resilient, hardworking, accomplished professional.

How Drexel Helped

My Drexel education was one of the best life decisions I have ever made; I never look back and regret my educational choices. I am so very proud to call Drexel my alma mater and with that pride has come confidence in myself and confidence in my career. Drexel’s Fashion Design program is phenomenal; I truly feel that I have one of the best foundations out there. It is a very well-balanced program with a solid mix of technical and fine arts that has given me the tools to really understand and excel in all aspects of my industry. The program is also staffed with wonderful, experienced educators. When asked where I went to school, I am always very proud to say, “Drexel!”

Where I’ll be in Five Years

I’d love to be a design director leading a knitwear department of a successful fashion company.