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Sarah Fatohi
Email: sarahfatohi@yahoo.com
Objective:
To obtain a job with a progressive company where I can utilize my retail and design education
Education:
2005-2008: The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design
2004-2005: Oakland Community College Farmington, MI
Completed General Education Courses
2003-2004: School Craft College Livonia, MI
Completed General Education Courses
Skills:
Computer: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, U4ia, Gerber (Computer Pattern Design
& PDM) Accumark, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint, CAD.
Technical: Sewing, Flat Patternmaking, Computer Patternmaking, Grading, Draping, Computer Design, Woven Structures, Textiles, Fashion and Flat Sketches, Apparel
Evaluation, Product Development, Beadwork and Embellishment
Related Courses: Business, Advertising, Consumer Behavior, Principles of Marketing
Work Experience
2007- 2008: The Childrens Place Forest Park, IL
Assistant Manager/ Merchandising Assistant
Hire and train new employees
Maintain a clean and organized store and stock room
Update mannequins and floor layout following company Plan-o-grams
Help construct window displays and store marketing
Handle banking and cash transactions
2006-2008: Michelle Alcott & Associates Chicago, IL
Showroom Assistant/ Stylemax
Assisted clients with placing and updating orders with distributors and vendors
Photographed and organized new merchandise
Present Clients with new clothing lines at Stylemax
Assist in arranging and decorating of booth for trade shows
Maintain Clients and develop new ones through effective marketing campaigns
Assisted in Shipping and Order processing of Geography Jeans
2003-2005: The Limited Novi, MI
Sales Associate/ Key Holder (Holiday)
Handled cash transactions and banking statements
Participated in the Management Training Program
Trained new employees to follow company policies and procedures
Ensured store and changing rooms were clean and orderly
Assisted in window displays and in store marketing/merchandising
Activities:
December 2005: The Apparel Industry Board The power of the Little Black Dress
Production assistant
Assisted in Dressing Mannequins and Display
Assisted Clients during the show.
Participated in FAME fashion show April 2008.
