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Hwowane Johnnie
817 Park Place
Brooklyn New York 11216
917-407-4443
Hwowane@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE:To obtain long term employment with growth potential in a professional, artistic
environment where I can utilize my experience skills and education to help benefit the company and its clients.
EDUCATION
Katharine Gibbs School| June 2004
Associates of Applies Science in Fashion Design and Merchandising
New York, New York
Fashion Institute of Technology| Winter - Spring 2005
CAD for Fashion Design
New York, New York
WORK EXPERIENCE
H & M| New York, New York
Visual Merchandiser| 10.2002 - 11.2006/ Rehired 12.2009- Present
Strong visual merchandising skills and the ability to drive business
through creativity, fashion consciousness and commerciality
Plans and implements all store campaigns and activities together with store team
Provided continuous staff training on the H & M aesthetic, standards, and
merchandising principles
Conducts visual training workshops in conjunction with HR training department
Chooses garments for the window and indoor displays according to the
selling and trends for the season
Changes and update all seasonal and campaign posters
Double Helix Design. Garbege & Corner Store Hero| New York, New York
Menswear Designer & Graphic Designer| 3.2008 - 12.2008
Partnered with mens director on seasonal styles from conception to proto sample.
Create and develop product consistent with their specialty store business model
Responsible for time line adherence of production; ensuring all design cads are accurate and showroom samples are available for market.
Managed denim collections and look book designs
AST Sportswear . Johnny Blaze| New York, New York
Menswear Designer| 11.2006 - 3.2008
Designed all graphics, flat sketches, line sheets, look books, labels and hang tags
Coordinated with production department on strike offs, lab dips, and
fabric standards
Maintained correspondence with overseas vendors
Responsible for creating and updating tech packs
Researched seasonal trends and develop fabric board
Saber Mochachino Group| New York, New York
Design Assistant Intern| 12.2002 - 12.2004
Maintained sample line of garments
Created detailed spec sheets
Assisted in pattern making and clothing construction
Partnered with design team to develop new prints, silhouettes,
embroidery and trim ideas
FREELANCE EXPERIENCE
Privacywear| New York, New York
Freelance Designer| 2008
D.Vizionz| New York, New York
Freelance Designer| 2008-2009
SKILLS
Computer: Macintosh and PC platforms; Microsoft Office and Adobe
Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
Exceptional organizational abilities, detail oriented, resourceful, self- disciplined, collaborative work ethic, and excellent interpersonal skills
Management experience
Presentation and speaking skills
Broad range of skills in branding, logos, and signage. Experience
with typography, typeface design, and color theory.
Highly trained in a variety of sewing and draping techniques.
Works well under pressure in an environment of constant shifting priorities and
deadlines.
Strong sense of styling, color, prints, and ability to translate ideas into a specialty category
