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Designer
Company Confidential
Sep 2012 - Present (12 years 3 months)
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Designer
K. Squire Designs
Jan 2002 - Present (22 years 11 months)
Freelance Illustration, Print Development, Graphic Design, Apparel Design & Jewelry Design
• Print Development, Freelance Swim & Lingerie Projects
• Fashion Illustrations using various mediums
• Graphic Design Services including Flyers, Invitations, etc.
• Prom/Cocktail Dress Design for private clients
• Specializing in mini dresses constructed from vintage t-shirts
• Works directly with clients to put design ideas/concepts into a visual representation
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Cad Designer (Swimwear - Freelance)
In Mocean Group
Mar 2012 - Jun 2012 (3 months)
Cad Designer
-Anne Cole
-Anne Taylor Loft
-Anne Cole Control
-Cole of California
Sketches, Croquis, Line Sheets, Design Boards, Recolors & Sample Requests
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VS Pink- Print & Pattern Assistant
Victoria's Secret
Mar 2012 - Mar 2012
Freelance Print & Pattern Assistant
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Freelance Color Assistant
Victoria's Secret
Mar 2012 - Mar 2012
Victoria's Secret Direct- SWIM
-Color Boards
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Assistant Designer
Plejue Intimates
Jul 2011 - Oct 2011 (3 months)
FREELANCE
Lingerie Designer, specializing in Junior division. Prints, Recolors, Original, conceptual, designs.
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Administrative Assistant
Essex Services
Feb 2009 - Mar 2011 (2 years 1 month)
• General administrative tasks; relieving upper management of administrative detail which includes but is not limited to expense reports, word processing, faxing, copying, scanning, filing, handling incoming and outgoing mail, editing and composing correspondence
• Assisting Finance with weekly payroll processing for employees
• Initiated and maintained online filing system utilizing Microsoft Excel and through traditional paper filing system
• Assisting various departments with Ad-hoc projects
• Meeting planning and coordination
• Reception Duties
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Lingerie Design Intern
Ariela-Alpha International
Nov 2008 - Feb 2009 (3 months)
• Provided Administrative Assistance to Senior Designers Melissa Limoncelli & Kim Omae
• Sourced Notions & Trims for sample requests; imported laces, silks, bows, beading, embroideries and other trims
• Researched new style & color trends in lingerie through Internet research, journals & periodicals, magazines, etc.
• Organized & maintained swatch boards, fabric rooms & sample rooms
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Design & Production Intern
Anne Leman
Jul 2008 - Dec 2008 (5 months)
Conceptual designs & trend research.
• Maintained relationships with buyers from Nordstrom, Chick Downtown, Intermix & Kitson
• Assisted with costing, production and quality control
• Created Invoices & maintained sellable inventory in QuickBooks
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Receptionist
InterExchange
Jan 2007 - Feb 2008 (1 year 1 month)
• Managed multi-line switchboard
• General administrative tasks; relieving the office and upper management of administrative detail which includes but is not limited to expense reports, word processing, faxing, copying, scanning, filing, handling incoming and outgoing mail, editing and composing correspondence
• Responsible for all email inquiries & other correspondence sent through website
• Assisted with various Ad-Hoc projects for the marketing & finance departments
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Office Assistant
PARSONS THE NEW SCHOOL FOR DESIGN ADMISSIONS
Sep 2006 - Aug 2007 (11 months)
• Provided information on Admissions processes over the phone & through twice daily information sessions for prospective students
• General administrative tasks; relieving the office and upper management of administrative detail which includes but is not limited to word processing, faxing, copying, scanning, filing, handling incoming and outgoing mail, editing and composing correspondence
• Assisted with decision letters, filed all new admission applications & admission projects
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Mortgage Broker
USA Home Loans
2004 - 2006 (2 years)
• Loan origination for first time homebuyers & refinances, FHA & Conventional Mortgages
• Assisted clients with debt consolidation and access to equitable appreciation
• Held a friendly/professional rapport with clients for 30-90days until closing
• Evaluated creditworthiness based on FICO scores and debt management history
• Consistently closed 3-4 loans per month netting over $20k in fees
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Executive Assitant/Office Manager
Fort Stevens Properties
Mar 1999 - Sep 2001 (2 years 6 months)
• Provided Administrative support to the President and Vice President of FSP.
• Maintained tenant records and files for FSP properties
• Determined prospective tenants’ creditworthiness, and processed rental applications
• Received & processed monthly rent payments, collected late fees from delinquent tenants
• Verified credit, employment, and references for qualified applicants to President for approval
• Filed rent increases with the HRA.
• Marketed vacant apartments via online services & local newspapers
• Responsible for maintenance requests & setting appointments for repairs for current tenants