Fionne Nguyen
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About
Fionne Nguyen has a five-year working experience in Product Design and Fashion industry, ranging from Branding, Styling, Visual, Packaging and Marketing in consumer products, beauty and cosmetics, fashion apparel and accessories.
The self-motivated, multi-tasking, aspiring entrepreneur designer founded FIONNENGUYEN in early 2013, the online flagship boutique to introduce her first clothing line. Her Spring-Summer Collection 2014 won the Award of Emerging Designer at Fashion Week Las Vegas Show in the same year.
ACADEMIC RECORDS
Academy of Art University; San Francisco, CA, 2009-2012
Course of Study: Fashion
Degree Achieved: Master of Fine Arts
National University of Singapore; Singapore, 2004-2008
Course of Study: Industrial Design
Degree Achieved: Bachelor of Arts
ACHIEVEMENTS
1st Winner of Student Uniforms Design Contest 2000
Fashion Week Las Vegas Emerging Designer Award 2013
SUMMARY OF SKILLS
Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustator, InDesign, Final Cut Pro
Advance knowledge of Rhino, 3D Max, SolidWorks, CorelDraw
Excellent hands in sketching, sewing, building mock-ups, creating crafts -
Education
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Master of Fine Arts FashionAcademy of Art University2009 - 2012
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Bachelor of Arts Industrial DesignNational University of Singapore2004 - 2008
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Experience
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Creative DirectorSanta Clara, CA2012 - Present (12 years)-Create the looks for each collection. Create moodboards and color boards. Fabric and trims outsourcing and buying.
-Working along with pattern designers and dress-makers to achieve the desired patterns. Fitting and refining.
-Scheduling photoshoot and video shoot with photographers, hair and makeup artists and models. Planning and styling for outfits, accesories, hair and makeup. Discuss shooting locations and camera angles with photographers. Direct poses and check on wardrobe malfunctions throughout the shoot. Retouch pictures.
-In charge of web contents, managing and updating
-In charge of branding, marketing as well as publicity
-Design brand visuals including business cards, hang tags, labels, wrapping and packaging
-Direct and host events and shows -
Product Specialist & StylistSan Francisco, CA2012 - 2012-Take customers’ measurements for their customized tailor suits.
-Educate customers about available styles, trims, fabrics to create the best suits.
-Walk customers through the process of creating their profile, saving their information and placing orders. -
Operation AssociateSan Francisco, CA2011 - 2011-Keeping inventory, receiving and shipping, wrapping
-Providing post-sales services such as screwing and fixing, polishing, re-conditioning leather goods
-Support front-house activities, maintaining smooth flow of daily operation -
Visual Display AssistantSan Francisco, CA2010 - 2010-Install brand image visuals as instructed
-Provide handy assistance to Lead Visual Display including carrying and handling equipments, tools, and other materials
-Fix displays when needed -
DesignerSingapore, Singapore2008 - 2008-Work on assigned projects including graphics, prints, 2D technical drawings, 3D rendering. Projects ranging from Holidays decorations, floats, exhibition and installation
-Discuss ideas and concepts with Head and marketing team to make sure artwork match clients’ and manufacturing requirements
-Meeting and discussion with production team for final results and set-ups -
Industrial Designer2006 - 2007 (1 year)-Generate and develop ideas from hand sketches to 2D technical drawings and 3D renderings. Refine and bring to production stage. Projects included furniture design, lighting design, office and consumer products.
-Meet and discuss with contractors about specifications and manufacturing
-Report to top management about design and production processes -
Hostess2003 - 2003o Voted “The Best Smile of The Year”
o Provide five-star customer service to guests including taking reservations, greeting, seating, handling complaints and resolving
problems
o Support the team performing other daily operation activities for smooth and efficient running of the outlet
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Awards
-1st Winner of Student Uniforms Design Contest 2000
-Fashion Week Las Vegas Emerging Designer Award, Season 3 (2013) -
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@FionneNguyen, member since 2011
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