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Ianneci Jewelry, Jewelry Product Developer, Chicago, IL November 2008 Present
Design & create jewelry pieces based on trend, target market, and margin; ensuring maximum profitability
Prepare trend boards for presentations, shop competitive market, researches top fashion magazines daily for inspiration
Promote sales growth and company profitability by translating fashion trends along with sales, merchandising & innovation
Furio Apparel, Jewelry Designer/Trend Researcher, Chicago, IL May 2009 Present
Designed 4 consecutive collections and handcrafted initial concept to final jewelry collection based on trend research
Create innovative collections by season and maximize profitability based on costing/mark-up
Utilize PhotoShop & Illustrator to create line sheets, press packages, mood boards and trends
Lola Faturoti, Jewelry Designer, New York, NY May 2008 October 2008
Researched costing and development strategies for the Spring/Summer 2009 Jewelry Collection
Developed jewelry collection from initial inspiration to final conception
Illinois State University, Bloomington, IL May 2005
BS in Apparel Merchandising and Design, Study Abroad London, Paris, Florence
Apparel Merchandising and Design Association Member August 2001 May 2005
SKILLS
Design Software
Competent in Illustrator and Photoshop
Office Software
Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
