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EDUCATION
FIDM Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Los Angeles, CA
Associate of Arts Degree
Major: Interior Design, Advanced Study. 2006-2007
Recognition
➢ The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising PresidentÂ’s Honor Roll (4.0 Cum. GPA), Los Angeles, CA –Summer 2007
EXPERIENCE
Design Consultant June/2008-present
➢ Real State staging and Model homes
➢ Space planning and furniture layout for residential and commercial interiors
➢ Interior color paint
➢ Design trend stories. Seasonal collections with color forecasting, latest and most innovative materials and styles. Digital presentation in Adobe Flash.
➢ Stylish solutions for special events
➢ Accessorizing
True North America June/2004- March/2008
Designer/Merchandiser Irvine, CA
➢ Design and develop fabrics that align with our goals across all product lines. Developing color direction consistent with trends and fashion
➢ Merchandise new collection for a sales force: color forecasting, latest and most innovative materials, fabrics, leather, vinyl, paint finish, etc
➢ Work with product teams and brand managers to create a design brief for each project. Determine fabric construction range, design and color specifications for each product
➢ Identify new fabric opportunities through development work with suppliers, consumer research, dealer and sales research
➢ Working with Asian and domestic suppliers
➢ Take the product, every step along the way, from prototype to market. Monitoring specifications, budget, sales request and timing
DeMarco California Inc.
Fabric Assistant Designer/Merchandiser January 2003-February 2004
New York, NY
➢ Select and test new textile prints and qualities for the fashion industry
➢ Research trends
➢ Identify/label and distribute sales line for both domestic and overseas sales force
➢ Create design board for customer presentations
➢ Merchandise and distribute promotional packages
