career objective

bilingual fashion designer eager to contribute strong eye for aesthetics, sharp business acumen, and outstanding client relations skills toward supporting a progressive design house as a driven and productive team member

profile

ø  offer 19 years of international fashion experience, with expertise in design, production, marketing, merchandizing, supplier / vendor management, and client relations

ø  facilitate a client-focused, service-oriented environment vital to maximizing customer satisfaction, retention, and referrals; work closely with wholesale buyers and individual clients

ø  depth of knowledge regarding sketching, drawing, flat sketching, pattern making, sample making, sewing, draping, grading, alterations, fittings, specs, and tech packs development

ø  identify and capitalize on opportunities to increase market penetration; proactively monitor industry trends and developments, including competitor activity, and participate in trade and trunk shows

ø  accurately analyze project-specific needs to procure fabrics, trims, and services in a timely manner; research and evaluate manufacturing options to determine best value for spending

ø  recruit, hire, train, and lead top-performing support teams; strategically plan and coordinate workflow for optimal coverage while containing labor costs

ø  dynamic organization, communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills; fully bilingual in russian and english

~ key achievements ~

         actively participated in miami fashion week (2009) and recognized as an emerging designer

         named emerging designer of 2007 and designer of the month (feb 2007) by papier doll

         played an integral role as part of genart s fresh faces in fashion in miami (2007)

         selected as designer of the year (2006) and granted timmy award by talent in motion (tim) magazine in new york, ny

         expertly drive all aspects of designing, materials procurement, producing, and marketing semi-annual collections for zulastudio

         established label identity and achieved excellent brand positions for zulastudios through continually securing major media placements including pictorials in lucky magazine, bc magazine, and papier doll

         successfully launched and continue to manage victoria atelier, a boutique practice specializing in designing and restyling bridal, evening, and casual women s wear for private clientele

         designed, restyled, and altered formal dresses and suits for clients of european elegance

         created and produced two collections per year plus custom order for individual clients, hired and trained staff, and directed sales presentations and promotions for marina atelier

professional experience

designer / owner, victoria atelier, orange park, fl                                                                                  1999 c present

 

designer / ceo, zulastudio corp., orange park, fl       2006 c present

freelance designer, european elegance, denver, co                                                                                  1996 c 1999

 

senior designer, marina atelier, astrakhan, russia                                                                                       1991 c 1995

education

bachelor of clothing design and construction, moscow state university of design and technology, russia          1991

 

~ select coursework ~

garment construction and grading ~ history of fashion ~ pattern making ~ production and planning ~

sketching / drawing ~ textile science

 

~ professional development ~

adobe photoshop and illustrator courses, parsons the new school for design, new york, ny                             2010