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Jamie Pesavento

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Fashion designer with expertise in high quality design and production. Clients have included Ms. Joan Rivers and Kleinfeld Bridal. Comprehensive experience managing a successful high end dress company. Current member of Pratt Institute Fashion Roundtable.

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  • Category

    Apparel

  • Market Segments

    Womens

  • Availability

    Freelance
    Permanent

  • Relocation

    Yes

  • Technologies

    Draping
    Embroidery design
    First through production fittings

  • Schools/Training

    FIT, New York

More Information

JAMIE PESAVENTO
270 W 38th St, Suite 804,
New York, NY 10016
pesaventocouture@aol.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Pesavento Couture Inc, New York, NY 1994 to present (www.pesaventocouture.com)
Chief Executive Officer

Created an original signature of flattering and women friendly silhouettes through the draping process resulting in record number of units sold in many house accounts
Directly managed and mentored a staff of 10 through weekly meetings and accurate scheduling of duties resulting in net sales over $ 500,000.00
Implemented an accurate production process through a detailed system of check points with patternmakers, managers, sample makers, and assistants resulting in 98% customer satisfaction on all orders
Initialized a time/action calendar for work flow in relation to purchase orders for international and domestics fabric deliveries, overseas embellishments, and any detailed changes required resulting in timely and accurate deliveries
Established a formidable reputation for the Pesavento Couture brand in the special occasion market by acting as sales representative and through bi-annual trade shows resulting in over 20 specialty store accounts and continuous trunk show representation nationwide.

Isabel Ardee, New York, NY 1993 to 1994
Fashion Designer
Designed first successful dress collection by collaborating with creative director and patternmaker
Prepared conceptual sketches, designs, and draping
Initiated fashion and directional input for sportswear and dresses

EUROPEAN EXPERIENCE
Accessory Designer Italy & France 1990 to 1993
Balenciaga / Women’s shoes. Les Copains / Footwear, scarves. Enrico Coveri / Women’s shoes, handbags, men’s accessories. Louis Feraud Haute Couture / Millinery, belts.

MEDIA COVERAGE
Women’s Wear Daily, New York Post, Harper’s Bazaar, Tobé Report, NY1 News, Full Frontal Fashion, YouTube.com

AWARDS & HONORS
Selected exhibitor in SAGA Fur Fashion 2003
Eveningwear finalist in the Gen Art 2001 competition for new designers
Presentation of eveningwear in “Fashion Stands Tall” benefit show for September 11, 2001

EDUCATION
FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
A.A.S. Accessory Design and Technology, Cum Laude
Certificate in the Millinery Program
Scholarship: Abrizio Commencement Award
Member of The Special Occasion Advisory Board, 2004; Eveningwear critic, F.I.T. 2004, 2005

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