Resume

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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

FASHION DESIGNER, MAKEUP ARTIST, HAIR STYLIST

Tribal Resurrection : December 2008

Access Granted : March 2008

A Better World : March 2008

Conflict Diamonds : April 2007

Constructed by Nature : April 2006

Crepuscule de Afrique : December 2006

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

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