PRODUCT DESIGN MERCHANDISER

Posted on: 2007-03-13

Vanessa Wright 562-787-1169 [email protected] SUMMARY OF SKILLS Organized, time management skills, Creative design, Analyzing and forecasting business, knowledge of buying, Merchandising Skills, Multi task management Hard Working, Experienced with Windows 95, Windows Millennium, Windows XP, Mac OS 9.0, Mac OS X. Create spreadsheets using Quarto Pro, Excel, and Apple Works Spreadsheet. Create documents using Word Perfect, Word, Word Pad, and Apple Works Word Possessor. Utilize Microsoft outlook on a daily basis. EMPLOYMENT 2006- Factory Direct International Merchandising Design Accessories Work with brands such as BCBG, American Eagle, Nixon, and Vans on production. Liaison between the factories in regards to design, shipment dates, trim, production samples, and pricing. Work with customers to insure their satisfaction on all products developed. Send monthly trend updates to aid in customers development. Constant communication with both the factory and design team to make sure all salesmen samples, strike offs, and bulk orders are delivered on time. Help manage different brands and grow through sales. Helped plane and coordinate company events including Magic. 2005- 2006 Guess Accessories / Kids / Mens Licensing Design Coordinator Reviewed daily trend analysis research. Sent quarterly trend analysis recaps to licensees. Coordinated weekly with licensees on products, line approvals and trend directions. Prepared and distributed weekly design assistant packages for licensees. Reviewed color palettes and prints with Young Contemporary (YC) department. Attend various meetings on a daily basis with management, Men’s Design and YC Design. Worked with vendors to pick fabrics and prints. Performed sample shopping for trend direction and ideas. Assisted in coordinating semi-annual trend seminars. Created presentations using PowerPoint, mood/assortment boards, pamphlets and booklets. Experienced with Microsoft Outlook. 2004-2005 Guess Accessories Assistant Manager Influenced employees’ performance. Efficiently solved problems. Multi-task oriented. Worked with creative team to visually merchandise all accessories and footwear. 2001- 2003 LVLX Key Holder Opened and closed the store. Participated in conference calls. Traveled to different store location to provide assistance. Supervised employees in absence of managers. EDUCATION 2004-2005 Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising Los Angeles Fashion Merchandise Marketing Associate of Arts Classes include but not limited to: - Trend Analysis - Management Concepts - Marketing Essentials - Brand Analysis Additional Information -Participated in Look Look Trend Forecasting Company --Member of Design Council at FIDM