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Freelance Designer/Trend Forecaster/Product Developer
Freelance
Sep 2012 - Present (11 years 10 months)
I am currently working in a variety of different freelance arenas. The following are a few examples of some of my responsibilities:
Extensive trend and market research in boys, girls, men and women's apparel.
Pulling trend appropriate details to develop into a market presentation.
Developing trend appropriate language descriptors in order to accurately present ideas and concepts.
Technical sketching.
Line sheet preparation.
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Sales Associate
Athleta
Nov 2012 - Jun 2013 (7 months)
Provide customer service.
Continue to build extensive knowledge on Athleta's specialty fabrics and garments in order to offer the best service to our dedicated clients.
Assist in visuals and store layout.
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Associate Designer
Kellwood Company
Nov 2010 - Sep 2012 (1 year 10 months)
Built sample lines for Jolt, Candies and Bongo by designing original
product that met merchant and sales specifications.
Produced new and managed existing wash libraries.
Sourced new denim fabrics and maintained complete collection of
materials for sample making.
Coordinated the production of sample lines through working with both
local wash houses and Kellwood sample room.
Completed technical design packages for all production styles.
Designed and sourced unique trim components through local and
overseas markets.
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Design Assistant/ Associate Designer
Jonathan Martin
Oct 2009 - Nov 2010 (1 year 1 month)
Organized, categorized and executed market line lists to meet a variety of deadlines throughout the market cycle.
Researched and created seasonal trend and color forecast documents.
Communicated with overseas sample room on execution of each collection.
Expedited all needs for New York sales team throughout the design season.
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Sales associate/ Buyer
Buffalo Exchange
Apr 2009 - Oct 2009 (6 months)
Coordinated daily cash reconciliation.
Provided customer service.
Stocked our stores inventory with unique and trend appropriate garments
and accessories.
Conducted extensive trend research to assist in store performance.
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Associate Designer/Costume Manager
Los Angeles Ballet
Sep 2007 - Jun 2009 (1 year 9 months)
Designed, constructed and fit costumes for seasonal ballets.
Managed costumes and dancers backstage at each performance.
Coordinated costume inventory.
Provided trend and color research for each performance series.
Sourced all materials for costumes, including fabric, trim and accessories.