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actively pursuing an entry level fashion design and merchandising position that will effectively utilize acquired artistic skills while applying academic training and on-the-job experience in the field.

 

profile

 

• recent graduate in fashion design and merchandising offering theoretical and applied experience in all aspects of action sport clothing design operations, with specific expertise in swimwear and women s activewear.
• dynamically artistic design and merchandising professional with extensive experience in assisting in clothing design, fashion operations and business administration.
• impeccable knowledge of women s sizing with a proven ability to creatively develop new designs and layouts using various strategies and computer programs; including sap, microsoft office suite, photoshop, webpdm and illustrator.  
• recognized for detailed fabric, trim and garment construction knowledge; trained in pattern making, sketching and sewing.
• apply sharp problem-solving proficiencies, intelligent business acumen, and cost-effective strategies, along with exceptional written and verbal communication skills, to any professional environment.
• skilled at performing independently or within a team to exceed all operational goals and objectives.
• dynamic communication, organization, leadership, and interpersonal relation skills.
• quick learner with an ability to easily grasp new ideas, concepts, methods, and technologies.
• extremely energetic, dependable and self-motivated with a high degree of collaborative work integrity.

 

professional education

 

the fashion institute of design and merchandising los angeles, ca                                                               2008

associates of arts degree in merchandise product development

 

vanguard university of southern california costa mesa, ca                                                                          2005

bachelor of arts degree in business

 

professional experience

 

assistant designer pathway                                                                                                           2008-2009

• actively support design staff in a broad range of function, from assembling tech packs, researching trends and lab dips to sourcing fabrics and developing line sheets.
• responsible for numerous administrative functions, including processing purchase orders, requesting samples and tracking arrivals.

 

design & merchandising internship quiksilver                                                                                      2008

• trained across the board in design and merchandising operations, from style boards and trend research to product sourcing and using fabric swatches library.
• serving as assistant to designers and merchandisers, responsible for tracking/requesting sample orders, processing purchase orders and developing tech packs.

 

fashion expert express                                                                                                                         2008 

• successfully steered sales operations to generate high volume growth and revenue on behalf of company.
• consistently ensured delivery of quality customer service vital to sustaining and growing clientele base.

 

account analyst/sales associate oakley                                                                                        2005-2008

• effectively handled a broad range of accounting duties, including debit/credit memo processing, account reconciliation and creating return authorization numbers.
• facilitated productive relationships with account representatives and sales representatives.

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in an entry level fashion design and merchandising position capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include experience in the active sport industry with specific skills in swimwear and women s clothing. an examination of my credentials will confirm that i am a skilled professional who thrives in a challenging work environment. i am driven, independently motivated, and results-oriented. i enjoy a challenge and work hard to achieve success. to complement this background, i offer a degree in merchandising product development from the fashion institute of design and merchandising in los angeles.

 

as an employee, you will find me to be a driven 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 company, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

 

 

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