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objective

results-driven individual eager to develop career in fashion design/merchandising utilizing financial control, procurement, vendor relations, contract negotiation, customer service and analytical skill sets in a challenging business management assignment.

career profile

ø  fashion institute of technology, fashion styling certification.

ø  b.s., economics.

ø  honors graduate.

ø  lifetime interest in fashion and apparel.

ø  trained eye for effective fashion innovation.

ø  expertise in communications and customer service.

ø  recent assignment as fashion company controller.

ø  oversee all aspects of operational financial control.

ø  facilitate cost control and price negotiation.

ø  design and implement annual business plan.

ø  coordinate and assist sales and business development.

ø  source and administer relations with vendors.

ø  procure fabric and trim.

ø  skilled in cad, sketching and design.

ø  exposure to both mass market and high-end, exclusive design.

ø  proven project manager and coordinator.

ø  notable facilitator and communicator.

ø  well-organized multi-tasker with strong detail orientation.

ø  proficient in advanced business software applications including ms office suite.

ø  russian linguist.

professional experience

ginny h by ginny hilfiger                                                                                                             2007 - 2008

controller

       retained to assume wide-ranging operations, financial control and design support responsibilities.

       performed broad-based bookkeeping activities.

       procured materials, negotiated factory prices and coordinated with vendors.

       built line plans, utilized cad for sketching collections and styled photoshoots.

       facilitated business development while providing excellent client relations.

       calculated, analyzed and controlled operational costs.

 

fashion stylist/editor ty-ron mayes                                                                                                        2007

personal assistant

       recruited to provide comprehensive aid/support for top fashion designer.

       effectively coordinated all aspects of photoshoots.

       ensured all garments attained readiness for photographic sessions.

 

 

education

the school of continuing and professional studies

fashion institute of technology, state university of new york

fashion styling professional development program certification, 2007

 

novosivirsk state academy of economics and management

bachelor of science, economics, 2004

3.96 gpa

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dear                   :

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a fashion industry management assignment and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, i thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include a fashion institute of technology fashion styling certification, an economics degree, and a recent assignment as controller of ginny h by ginny hilfiger.  to complement this background, i possess demonstrated expertise in financial control, bookkeeping, procurement, price negotiation, cost control, sales assistance and business plan development, as well as strong analytical, problem-solving and managerial capabilities.  as an employee, you will find me to be an enthusiastic and disciplined team player, committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance. 

 

i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your firm, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future to further discuss my areas of experience and expertise that would be a contribution to your organization.

 

 

 

 

sincerely,

 

 

yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

 

 

 

 

 

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