grace contreras
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Skills:
*Three years of experience in designing own garments
* 13 years of customer service and sales in retail,business environment and cosmetology school
*Strong ability to analyze trends
*Computer literate in Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop
*Strong illustration ability with detail
* Three years of experience as visual merchandiser in retail store
*Knowledge of creating technical packet of specs, fit and cost sheets
Education:
Fashion Institute Design & Merchandising Los Angeles~ Associate of Arts Degree: Product Development June 2009
Experiences:
Freelance Fashion Designer
08/2010-Present
Design own tops, skirt and dresses
Financial Aid Leader
Paul Mitchell The School 1/2006-Present
Assist in implementing a customer focused financial aid plan that services the school and for the student.
Order Fullfillment Associate
Shopruche.com and Threadsence.com
3/2012-9/2012
Assist with preparing customers\' online order for outgoing shipment and help customer service department with return products and report any discrepancies on customers\' order.
Assistant Stylist/Assistant Graphic Designer
Subjt Design Studio 01/2009-5/02/2009, 12/21/2009-02/2010
Assisting the creative director in small projects and cropping/touching up photos. Assisting photographer/graphic designer in photoshoots.
Cashier/Customer service/Visual Merchandiser Asst.
Charlotte Russe
11/2003-1/2004
Assist managers when opening and closing store, ensure deposit is accurate, maintained inventory control, processed weekly shipments and coordinated daily cash reconcilation and overall customer service.
Sales
Victoria Secret
12/2002-1/2002
Directly responsible in both cosmetics and fragrances, stocking, responsible of opening and closing procedures and maintained inventory control.
Assitant Manager/Visual Merchandiser/Sales
Forever 21 12/2000-12/2002
Managed store and delegated tasks to employees. Responsible for opening and closing store. Maintain inventory merchandise and product display. Create window and interior displays of merchandise throughout the store.