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Katie Dorava

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Account Executive looking for position in a design team. Detail oriented, team player, and loves to learn about all positions within industry. Strong ability to flat sketch, and illustrate via multi media (watercolor, charcoal, Illustrator)

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  • Category

    Apparel
  • Market Segments

    Womens
    Fashion Illustration
  • Availability

    Permanent
  • Relocation

    Yes
  • Technologies

    PC and Mac compatible
    Photoshop CS6
    Illustrator CS6
  • Schools/Training

    University of Arizona-Retailing & Consumer Science
    Intro to Illustrator CS6
    Intro to Photoshop CS6

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SKILLS

Highly organized, creatively driven individual experienced in:
•Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop CS6
•Trend Forecasting and Reporting
•Product Development & Brand Strategy
•Flat Sketching
•Retail Promotion & Visual Merchandising
•Linesheet Development
EDUCATION

University of Arizona / Tucson, AZ
Aug 2007-May 2011
Bachelors of Science in Retailing and Consumer Sciences
GPA (cumulative) 3.47 / 4.0
Minor: General Business Administration
EXPERIENCE

Eula M. Smith Consulting, Inc. / Los Angeles, CA
June 2011-March 2013
Account Executive
•Develop women\'s private label apparel and accessories based on market trends
•Communicate all product and purchase order information between retailers and manufacturers (i.e. price, delivery, sell through analysis, production changes)
•Create and distribute seasonal trend reports based off extensive research and linesheets to retailers and manufacturers
•Present seasonal collections to buyers in LA and NY Market meetings

Cost Plus World Market / Oro Valley, AZ
Sept 2009-Nov 2010
Sales Associate
•Administer extensive customer service to meet the needs of the consumer
•Implement corporate merchandising strategies and regionalize the schematics for our customers
•Validate all monies accuracy to corporate policy and procedure

FORD Robert Black Agency / Scottsdale, AZ
June 2006-April 2009
Model
•Modeled for boutiques, department stores, & designers in fashion shows/photo shoots
•Managed business expenses for calculating taxes and coordinated schedule to efficiently maximize daily earnings
•Compensation earned facilitated tuition expenses
LEADERSHIP

Black Retail Action Group / Tucson, AZ
Aug 2010-May 2011
Treasurer
•Organized, budgeted, and marketed the national organization’s Southwest chapter on campus to increase diversity and promote our members to corporate retailers and small businesses

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