Martu E. Freeman-Parker attended Norfolk State University in Norfolk, Virginia, where she earned a BA in Fashion Merchandising/Consumer Services. She moved to New York City where she went on to gain experience as a freelancer in the Apparel industry as an Assistant Production Manager, Merchandising Assistant, Fabric R&D, Pre-production Manager with many nationally recognized apparel companies. The list of company include Polo Ralph Lauren, Victoria Secret Catalogue, Polo Jeans, Calvin Klein Jeans, Gap Inc., The Limited, Carter’s and Conde Nast Publications. Martu held permanent positions as Production Assistant for Women’s Sweaters and Swimwear at J Crew, Pre-Production Manager for Women’s knits at American Eagle Outfitters, and Men’s Department Design Coordinator at Urban Outfitter’s in Philadelphia Pa.

Currently based out of Fort Lauderdale Florida , Martu is a published author and  operates her own Apparel Consultant Company M.E.F. Productions LLC.  Martu is also the founder of Fashion TALKS Downtown Miami a monthly networking event for Fashion Industry Professionals, Students, Educators, and creative business owner in South Florida. You can always hear her thoughts on the latest fashion business trends on her fashion blog M.E.F. STYLE REPORT www.mefstylereport.blogspot.com.