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Christopher Williams Designs (Womans RTW) Owner/Creative Director
June1999-July2009; Hyattsville, MD
· Responsible for design, development, production, marketing and sales
· Oversaw retail, made2order, and event services segments
· Design and produced 2 seasonal collections pr. Year
· Forecast trend direction and buying plans
· Sourced Fabric/trims, draft/grade all patterns, and sew/finished samples
· Managed all photo shoots, fit sessions, production schedules
· Worked directly with all retailers on visual presentations, sales strategies, and roll-outs to increase brand image
Accomplishments
Guest Speaker (Fine Arts Department) Howard University Washington, D.C April 2004
Design Showcase (Live Television FOX5) Kennedy Center Washington, D.C January, 2001
Apparel collections sold throughout 7 boutiques in Maryland, and Washington D.C.
Styled and dressed several high profile clients for both public, and private events
Assisted in the production of more than 70 fashion related events
Notable events included:
Congressional Black Caucus Spouses Fashion Show (Washington DC)
Broner Brothers International Hair Show (Atlanta, GA)
Telluride AIDS Benefit Annual Fashion Show (Telluride, CO)
Jamaican National Association Fashion show (World Bank, Washington DC)
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Josey Hailstone (Artist, David Bates), New York, NY Mar 2010 - May 2010
Fabrication & Instillation Technician (Contract)
· Consulted with artist on development of fabrication elements for structural installation
· Produced 75 patch worked fabric stalactites, 30 vinyl panels, 7 5X6Ft. Flags, & 20x20Ft. triangle patch worked floor covering
· Assisted in the final design and set-up of exhibit for gallery opening
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Passport Boutique (Mens, Womans, Accessories), Washington, D.C. Jul 2008 - Aug 2009 Merchandise Manager
Worked with owner in all aspects of business including daily operations, buying processes (including costing), merchandising
· Worked on development of overall visual direction; including store front, window displays, merchandising and, marketing
· Introduced new brands leading to a 30% increase in sales
· Introduced and conducted alteration services resulting in 8% increase in Revenue
