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CREATIVE DESIGNER
Professional Summary

Reliable and upbeat Fashion and Creative Designer offering 8 years background in Retail and successful in bringing creative visions to fruition while promoting customer loyalty, satisfaction and purchases with consultative techniques and diligent attention to individual needs. Knowledgeable about product merchandising, Inventory and staff management, payment processing and leadership skills . Dedicated and dependable relationship-builder with excellent organizational strengths and superior work ethic, ready and eager to contribute to team success and growth.

Skills
  • Strategic leadership
  • Garment construction
  • Time management
  • Sewing
  • Problem resolution
  • Sales
  • Store presentation
  • Inventory Control
  • Sales Strategy
  • Customer Complaint Resolution
  • Current trends
  • Luxury apparel
  • Visual Merchandising
  • Pattern making
  • Apparel Design
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Team management
  • MS Office
  • Promotions and specials
  • Marketing strategy
  • Store Merchandising
  • Store Management
  • Drawing and sketching
  • Fabric sourcing understanding
  • Boutique maintenance
  • Understanding of textures
Work History
Creative Designer01/2018 to Current
Company Name, City, State
  • Developed high-impact creative projects from concept to completion, including trailers and promotional content for company campaigns.
  • Researched industry trends and evaluated competitive products.
  • Anticipated design issues and proved to be proactive in developing effective solutions.
  • Collaborated with production on task list creation to meet overall project goals on time.
  • Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
  • Fostered highly communicative, collaborative team culture on all visual product projects.
  • Evaluated and approved image retouch sketches, Technical Flats and art proofs to deliver quality results.
  • Developed strategic communication and marketing plans.
  • Orchestrated photo sessions by choosing photographers, stylists and cosmetic artists.
  • Oversaw, guided and coached 12 Fashion designers at the Art Institute of Houston.
  • Negotiated contracts with stylists and photographers to organize photo shoots.
  • Managed campaigns with specific focuses in order to meet customer needs and creativevisions.
  • Supervised design and production staff developing innovative designs for Seasonal projects while managing deadlines.
  • Evaluated and contributed to creative team ideas and translated into actionable project plans.
  • Organized over 60 Fashion shows for RTW seasonal collections.
Retail Sales Manager06/2016 to 01/2018
Company Name, City, State
  • Organized over 100 Pop-up retail shops across the country in 37 different states.
  • Delivered excellent customer service based on the company values, including welcoming and greeting all clients, analyzing their needs, and offering solutions.
  • Opened and closed cash registers and assisted with handling cash and deposits.
  • Answered phone calls to ensure that all client issues are resolved promptly and professionally.
  • Assessed sales reports to identify and enhance sales performance, support inventory oversight and capitalize on emerging trends.
  • Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
  • Exceeded sales goals and accomplished business objectives by inspiring staff and promoting target products.
  • Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues and difficult customers.
  • Provided strong service to customers, increasing customer loyalty by 80%.
  • Delivered in-depth information on product features so customers could make educated decisions before purchase.
  • Kept orderly and accurate accounting records by monitoring sales documentation.
  • Tightened security around store to reduce shrink and alleviate theft.
  • Exceeded targets by building, directing and motivating high-performing sales team.
  • Facilitated high volumes of cash, credit and gift card transactions, verifying cash drawer balance at end of each shift.
  • Planned and prepared work schedules to assign 6 member team to specific tasks.
  • Managed sales, marketing, insurance and credit sales, rental, and towing, and customer satisfaction.
  • Recruited and retained top talent, with focus on completing timely performance evaluations, providing positive feedback and rewarding superior performance.
Fashion Illustrator & Stylist01/2015 to 06/2016
Company Name, City, State
  • Sketched seasonal collection ideas for the brand and prepared monthly mood boards for inspiration.
  • Developed technical flats using customer specifications, company standards and mathematical formulas to produce results that met customer parameters.
  • Determined appropriate designs for screen print and embroidery applications to create high-quality finished products.
  • Cultivated relationships with other artists and internal partners to develop positive rapport for future opportunities.
  • Applied color theory and lighting techniques in drawings and illustrations to add excitement, focus and depth.
  • Monitored social media and online sources for industry trends.
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
  • Cross-sold jewelry, shoes, hats and other accessories that would complete outfit or boost new wardrobe.
  • Led entire client shopping experience, putting together ensembles and providing styling tips that were personalized.
  • Researched current fashion trends and competitor activity.
  • Constructed fashion sample garments for agents and sales representatives.
  • Styled over 100 different looks for runway presentation.
Fashion Designer01/2012 to 02/2014
Company Name, City, State
  • Supervised design staff through product creation and release.
  • Led aesthetic vision and creation of new fashion products.
  • Negotiated with vendors on availability, product specifications, distribution, delivery deadlines and price.
  • Sketched artistic and fresh designs for consideration.
  • Clearly communicated design revisions to all members of fashion design team.
  • Communicated with photographers and stylists to effectively showcase Krazy Kulture brand.
  • Worked with technical design and product management to provide accurate and complete design packages.
  • Developed seasonal merchandise assortment to improve category depth and breadth.
  • Coordinated design process for multiple brands from concept sketches through final adoption.
  • Gathered information from vendors regarding market trends and competitor activity.
  • Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
Education
MBA: : Business Administration And Management, Expected in 10/2021
American Intercontinental University - City
Bachelor of Arts: : Fashion Design, 06/2018
The Art Institute of Houston - City, State
  • Awarded Best Graduating Fashion Portfolio
  • Awarded Best Graduating Fashion Show Collection
Bachelor of Science: : Sociology And Social Work, 07/2011
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology - City
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • American Intercontinental University
  • The Art Institute of Houston
  • Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology

Job Titles Held:

  • Creative Designer
  • Retail Sales Manager
  • Fashion Illustrator & Stylist
  • Fashion Designer

Degrees

  • MBA : Business Administration And Management , Expected in 10/2021
    Bachelor of Arts : Fashion Design , 06/2018
    Bachelor of Science : Sociology And Social Work , 07/2011

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