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EDUCATION:
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona CA March 2013
Bachelor of Science, Apparel Merchandising Management
Major: Apparel Production and Design Management, GPA: 3.91

EXPERIENCE
ATA Arm the Animals, Arcadia, CA
June 2013 – September 2013
Junior Graphics Designer(30 – 35 hours per week)
• Responsible for creating social media ads, web banners, line sheets, and catalogs
• Researched trend and color forecasts, as well as market and competitors
• Responsible for updating new ecommerce website products and content
• Researched and developed new relations with full package manufacturers to develop new products
• Maintained back end inventory and made improvements to new ecommerce website
• Successfully developed new graphic designs for apparel consistent with company brand image

Nordstrom Rack, Chino Hills, CA
August 2012 – Present
Sales Lead (30 – 35 hours per week)
• Department ranked #9 out of 135 stores for 4th Quarter 2012
• Supervise a staff of 5 - 15 in manager’s absence
• Ranked #1 employee in department after 5 months at a high-volume flagship location
• Train new employees on fundamentals to ensure success during their introductory period
• Facilitated informal staff trainings to improve product knowledge to new employees and increase sales
• Create daily game plans to complete tasks for sales floor and stock room with excellent time management

Aldo Shoes, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
June 2011-Present
Assistant Manager (25 - 35 hours per week)
• Establish a strong client base to exceed sales goals
• Made aware of fashion trends and weekly individual and team goals
• Coordinate daily cash reconciliation at a high-volume flagship location
• Supervise staff of 3 - 7 in managers absence
• Train new employees on fundamentals to ensure success during their introductory period
• Counsel and advised employees on performance concerns
• Assist with store maintenance by cleaning, sorting merchandise, and organizing sales floor
• Responsible for setting up window displays according to seasonal theme concepts

HONORS/PROJECTS
• Member of Premier Product Development Group - June 2010
• Participated in Cal Poly Pomona Annual Fashion Show as a designer - March 2013
• Graphics Coord./Trend Forecasting for AM2 apparel line resulting in most sales in department history - June 2013
• Awarded Outstanding Academic Performance – Apparel Production Junior 2012
• Awarded Most Promising Professional – Apparel Production Senior 2013
• President’s List – 2011 – 2012, Dean’s Honor List – 6 Quarters
• Finalist in Target Case Study Competition - September 2011

SKILLS
• Ability to render original concept in flat sketch using CAD programs like Adobe Illustrator
• Ability to research, analyze, & translate trends into product designs for targeted customer
• Knowledge of garment construction, fabrics, colors, trims, and raw materials
• Proficient in sewing using various industry level sewing machines
• Ability to create seasonal concept boards and develop line sheets
• Knowledge of how to source all components of a garment and prepare technical packs
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop CS5, Word, Excel, TukaTech, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Firefox, Explorer, Basic HTML, Social Media Set-Up
• Excellent verbal and written communication, sales & customer service oriented
• Fluent in speaking and writing Spanish
• Conceptualized multiple product lines selected as examples for undergraduates
• Sourced all garment components and created technical package for product lines
• Constructed multiple garments for undergraduate assignment

Contact: gigi.coloma@yahoo.com
Portfolio: www.gigicoloma.com