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Designer & Project manager
Los Angeles, CA
Jan 2014 - Present (10 years 10 months)
• Outperformed in a highly competitive, commission based sales environment
• Managed up to 10 different projects simultaneously, overseeing 5+ construction per project
• Met with and managed relationships with 5+ new clients weekly
• Evaluated design goals, and guided concepts from initiation to completion, including everything
from 3D Modelling to design boards and logistical cost analysis and timetables
• Worked within various price ranges, satisfying clients with proposals ranging from $5,000-100,000
• Out-sourced all materials within design and budget parameters and ensured proper execution of
project from initiation to completion
• Out-sourced the appropriate teams for each project and scheduled them to work around each
other within a specific time frame & budget
• On call 24/7 for all clients and team members until job completion to ensure proper fluidity and
execution with high standards for customer satisfaction
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Creative Associate
Beverly Hills, CA
Jan 2010 - Present (14 years 5 months)
Projects include strategic and conceptual planning for exhibition, fixture, event & graphic designs,
visual displays and POP
• Responsible for the development and execution of all creative concepts including brand specific
research, branded marketing strategies, sketches, 3-d modelling, drafting branded presentations,
creating spatial arrangements, floor plans, elevations, construction and engineering details, as well
as seeking materials for fabrication
• Fabricated and installed all concepts using various materials, mannequins, props, signage,
technology & exhibition systems
• Merchandising evaluation for stock review, promotional or seasonal specific, staging for current or
historical trends
• Sought out, styled and accessorized mannequins for use in stores utilizing fashion trends, or in
exhibits with distinct historical and artistic parameters.
• Development of print, in-store, event materials and packaging from initial conception to layout and
design, all the way through final production
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Merchandiser/ Graphics
New York, NY
Feb 2011 - Aug 2013 (2 years 6 months)
• Prepared merchandise for a high-volume of orders, which involved obtaining information such as
product styles, pricing, colors, quantities and shipping specifications
• Sought close-outs that matched the brand’s fast paced deal-a-day ideology
• Communicated directly with vendors, and developed proposals for products
• Negotiated offers that required thorough understanding of the consumer’s needs and consumer
behaviour
• Effectively partnered with Product Managers, marketing teams and Customer Support to meet and
exceed business goals such as: conversion rates, revenue per booking, and overall customer
satisfaction
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Production Assistant
New York, NY
Aug 2010 - Oct 2010 (2 months)
• Drafted proposals for designers, each uniquely tailored to their specific needs
• Strategically planned and executed layout and seat arrangements for show accounting for floor
plans and specific parameters
• Oversaw design and execution of lighting & music platforms, to match designer’s vision for the
show
• Consulted on model’s appearance, clothing, and makeup, as well as directing their entrances
and exits from the runway to match the vision of the designer
• Oversaw all post show interviews, and managed reporter schedules to ensure logistical fluidity