ONLINE PORTFOLIO : http://www.behance.net/Schimmy
EDUCATION : State University of New York College at Oneonta
Bachelor of Science in Fashion Design and Merchandising
Cultural Anthropology, emphasis in Africana and Caribbean Culture and Music
FASHION CAREER EMPLOYMENT
Design Assistant : January 2013-Febuary 2013
Viscera NY :New York, NY
- Assisted in line development including luxury furs, leathers, and fine textiles
- Managed sample production team and interns
- Coordinated and promoted Fall 2013 Fashion Show with PR team
- Maintained and wrote for blog and weekly email list
Fashion Director : March 2012 - Current
BxC Studios :New York, NY
- Worked with the Director and Treatment Writer to invent unique approaches in designing relatable and relevant visual media
- Aided Director and Producer in pitching Fashion Direction themes for Music Videos to the client to increase product value
- Organized and managed team of fashion assistants for the preparation and execution of video shoots
- Utilized personal contacts and clients encouraging company growth
Assistant Shoe Designer : December 2010-May 2011
GC Shoes :New York, NY
- Prepared reports for all shoe design alterations and coordinated shoe production from sample to mass market
- Coordinated and managed shoe fittings and provided required alteration information to foreign manufacturing facilities
- Reviewed, approved, and summarized large vendor contracts
- Merchandised showroom monthly utilizing new product lines to effectuate brand messaging
Design Assistant : September 2008-December 2008; August 2010-October 2010
Cynthia Rose New York : New York, NY
- Assisted in the production of jewelry designs and kept documentation of sold jewelry
- Sourced, swatched, and organized documentation of luxury fabrics
- Maintained current and historic garment closets and assisted in showroom preview
- Planned, organized, and promoted Spring 2011 presentation
Visual Merchandiser/Stylist : January 2009-August 2009
Ann Taylor LOFT :New York, NY
- Merchandised floor and displays based on sales data and corporate requests
- Conceptualized solid themes and built displays for to meet the current market
- Styled client with multiple pieces providing comprehensive looks and ensuring brand loyalty increasing sales
- Exceeded sales goals regularly while maintaining floor design through great management techniques
Production Manager : June 2008-November 2008
Cynthia Rose New York : New York, NY
- Liaised with the designer to turn design concepts into finished garments to assure cohesive line development
- Worked with fur, leather and woven garment factories on a daily basis and conducted weekly supervision quality inspections of factories
- Conducted fit sample sessions with fit models and maintained brand image through translation of designs
- Sourced and ordered fabrics, trims, and notions and managed inventory of garments, fabrics, trims and notions
Internship in Global Licensing Design : May 2008-August 2008
Donna Karan Company : New York, NY
- Assistant to Design Director during the absence of a Design Assistant
- Created design presentations for executive licensee meetings and attended said meetings taking details notes
- Assisted in decision making process concerning licensing design acceptance
- Highly involved in Jewelry, Accessories, and Childrenswear licensees in particular
FREELANCE EXPERIENCE-DESIGN
Malan Breton // Assistant Sewer // Fall 2011
Malan Breton // Jewelry Designer // Fall 2011
Viscera // Assistant Sewer // Spring 2011
Maqua Fashion // Stylist and Dresser // Fall 2009
FILM STYLING CREDITS
B&C Studios // March 2012-Present
B&C Studios Film Reel // Fashion Director // July 2012 // http://vimeo.com/47788101
FaceMoney ‘We Roll’ // Fashion Director // June 2012 // http://vimeo.com/45809006
TriUnion ‘Choices’ // Fashion Director // May 2012 // http://vimeo.com/44334625
Black Magic & Storm Priddy ‘Look What You Did Now’ // Fashion Director // May 2012 // http://vimeo.com/43497874
Holly Starks Ft. Kay Fly ‘Imagination’ // Fashion Director // Music Video on RED Camera // April 2012 // http://vimeo.com/44206685
Saba Jenga ‘Risky Business’ // Fashion Director; Stylist, Makeup Artist // Music Video on RED Camera // April 2012 // http://vimeo.com/40014546
J Maccin ‘Sins’ // Fashion Director; Stylist, Makeup Artist // Music Video // April 2012 // http://vimeo.com/40111622
EDITORIAL STYLING CREDITS
Vic Bess Photography // August 2012
Zack Bowen Photography // July 2012
Betania Sikora Photography // May 2012-Present
Creative Sugar Magazine Fall 2012 : Three features and cover
MaMi Magazine : Fall 2012
Nouveau Magazine : Fall 2012
TTT Magazine : Fall 2012
Sessions Magazine : Fall 2012
Holly Mann Photography // May 2012
Cynthia Rose // Fashion Show and Lookbook Photoshoot // Fall 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011
Viscera // Fashion Show and Lookbook Photoshoot // Spring 2011
DKNYC // Showroom Preview // Fall 2008, Spring 2009
Donna Karan Japan // Floorset Guide // Fall 2008, Spring 2009
DKNY Childrenswear // Showroom Preview // Fall 2008, Spring 2009
CELEBRITY STYLING
KANYE WEST // Complex Magazine // March 2009
LINDSEY LOHAN // AMC Appearance // December 2008
MARIAH CAREY // Jimmy’s Boutique Trunk Show // May 2008
DEBRA MESSING // Cynthia Rose Showroom // April 2008
RAMONA SINGER // Real Housewives of New York Season 2 Ad Campaign // December 2008
RETAIL EXPERIENCE
GC Shoes : 2011
Victorias Secret : 2010
The Covered Wagon : 2009
Ann Taylor LOFT : 2008
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
Publicity Officer : October 2012-November 2012
East Brooklyn Presidential Campaign : New York, NY
- Targeted and notified local businesses and community leaders of the office presence
- Networked at community events to recruit thousands of volunteers
- Organized and hosted opening party as well as presidential debate parties
- Encouraged the diaspora of the campaign message to each potential volunteer
Executive Assistant : July 2011-April 2012
East Coast Saloons : New York, NY
- Manage the flow of finance-related documentation through multiple levels of processing
- Collaborate with the CEO and the CFO to ensure smooth operation
- Multitask throughout the day
- Track packages and corporate documentation for 25 Stores across the United States
Marketing Representative : December 2009-August 2010
Modern Marketing Concepts-LP Building Products and Coastal Forest Products : Binghamton, NY
- Singularly instituted an extremely successful pilot program that led to additional pilot programs
- Telephoned potential clients to generate interest in products for outside sales representatives
- Created and implemented original marketing campaigns and tactics
- Liaised between sales representatives and clients and provided customer service
SKILLS
Areas of Expertise:
Styling - Film and music video production, artist personality and style identity, trending and trend setting, wardrobe consulting, personal shopping, color management, magnetism techniques, motivation and confidence building
Design - Illustration, line development, planning, fabrics and color; Creative Focus in Design - Jackets: Tailoring; Dresses: Draping; Shoes-Luxury and Mass-Market; Fine and Costume Jewelry
Qualities: Creative stylist and designer, innovative thinker, able to prioritize and multi-task, excellent organization and communication skills, network savvy, adaptable and malleable
Software: Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; Prima Vision; Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Quickbooks; Peachtree; and Lotus Notes
