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Assistant Designer and Merchandiser
SDC Designs LLC
Dec 2012 - Present (11 years 11 months)
•Oversee every step of the sample process for the Vera Wang Love Brand, Jared’s and Kay’s
•Design original jewelry pieces and ensure their aesthetic consistency throughout production
•Maintain Product Development Reports for each factory for the timely arrival of all samples
•Conduct trend research for new collections based on movements in both jewelry and fashion
•Create storyboards and multi-media presentations to present and display trend dominance, new concepts and collections and pitch Vera Wang Love to new potential retail partners worldwide
•Oversaw the execution and production of verawanglove.com
•Responsible for the management of verawanglove.com including the addition of new styles, articles, proposals and updating of media etc.
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PR and Marketing Coordinator
The Natural Sapphire Company
Jul 2012 - Dec 2012 (5 months)
•Lead marketing objectives to cater brand image to a younger market
•Plan, direct and orchestrate publicity photo shoots including set design, model selection, wardrobe styling, photo selection etc.
•Generate ideas for and execute still life photo shoots to represent brand
•Maintain and update all social media accounts such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pintrest etc.
•Utilize social media to generate more traffic to website through embedding direct links and targeting specific content
•Assistant clients coming into firm, answer and direct telephone calls to disparate departments
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CAD Designer
Innovation Jewelry
2011 - 2012 (1 year)
• Create original engagement ring designs as well as custom designs to meet client specifications
• Produce 3-D CAD images using Matrix 6.0 and Rhino 4.0
• Digitally photograph, alter and upload pieces onto sales site
• Manage customer relations and correspond with clients to modify jewelry to fit their requirements
• Conduct the search and interview process for new candidates to market our products
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Freelance Designer
Bogarz Inc.
Mar 2011 - Jun 2011 (3 months)
• Design conceptual illustrations that target specific market
• Create original, detailed designs in Adobe Illustrator and Rhino 4.0
• Facilitate strategic meetings to discuss trend forecasts and modify designs to increase sales
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Wardrobe Stylist
AFG Productions
2010 - 2011 (1 year)
• Generate cohesive and expressive ensembles to target specific audiences and people groups
• Create costumes and outfits for cast in a fast paced setting for film and music videos
• Coordinate last looks and rapid outfit changes between scenes
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Keyholder/Customer Service Manager
Aldo Group
2008 - 2009 (1 year)
• Style visual displays, marketing and product for displays
• Establish a strong client base to exceed sales goals
• Personal stylist for customers to increase sales revenue
• Coordinate daily cash reconciliation including opening and closing the store
• Facilitate individual staff meeting to improve their personal success
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Sales Stylist/Aerie Manager
American Eagle Outfitters
2006 - 2008 (2 years)
• Style visual displays, marketing, product and mannequins
• Manage Aerie merchandise and shipments
• Oversee and execute Aerie floor sets
• Outfit and accessorize customers as a personal shopper
• Service customers in the fitting rooms, sales counter and throughout the store