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Knitwear Designer/ Showroom Manager
Sweet Romeo
Jan 2013 - Present (11 years 7 months)
• Work one-on-one with owner in all aspects of contemporary knitwear business
• Responsible for all facets of product design process, including research, design, sketching, specing, line sheets, and final fittings
• Communicate daily with overseas factories and domestic warehouses to assure proper production and on-time delivery to all stores
• Conduct sales meetings with clients for seasonal line presentations, both in-house and during on-road trade shows
• Build business relationships and expand on potential buyer opportunities
• Increase productivity by establishing a more efficient data entry system
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Assistant Knitwear Designer
Elie Tahari
Jan 2012 - Jan 2013 (1 year)
• Work directly with Head Knitwear Designer in all facets of design and production
• Conduct market research and develop initial sketches and flats
• Source fabrics, prints, novelties, and trims
• Communicate daily with sample room and overseas factories to assure highest level of quality and finish for all samples in a timely manner
• Work with technical teams to achieve proper fit for all samples
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Design Intern
Yellowcake
Jun 2010 - Apr 2011 (10 months)
• Worked first hand with head designer and Project Runway contestant, Valerie Mayen
• Participated in all aspects of running a clothing line, including both the business and design areas
• Sourced fabric and trims
• Transferred, created, and edited patterns
• Helped with funding and set-up of Cleveland’s first sewing co-op, Buzz & Growl
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Fashion Week Intern
IMG World Media
Sep 2009 - Feb 2010 (5 months)
• In-venue manager of sponsor seating
• Organized seating and worked first hand with VIPs and event sponsors
• Coordinated team members to achieve the most pleasant experience possible for guests