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SUZANNE M. ANDERSON
118 South Clinton Avenue, Unit 1-D • Oak Park, IL 60302 • (708) 763-9422 • suzanndesigns@aol.com

PERSONAL SUMMARY
Highly motivated and skilled Fashion Professional with creative expertise in Bridal Gown design seeks challenging design position with dynamic company. My design aesthetic is to create gowns that are sculptural, dramatic and feminine. Exceptional ability to work with diverse groups of people, offering strong knowledge of product design methods and technologies combined with genuine enthusiasm and passion for style and merchandising. Skillfully manage full design project lifecycle – from concept to launch of product; understand the needs of consumers based upon latest trends, forecasts and market conditions.

SKILLS
Computer proficiency: Gerber AccuMark 8.4, Kaledo Weave, WebPDM, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign;
MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint

VALUE OFFERED
1 Expertise in fit, construction, reconstruction and execution
2 Present seasonal trends and new product lines to external and internal customers
3 Ability to work in fast paced environment and meet customer deadlines
4 Proficiency in creating and executing presentation boards, mood boards, and concept boards
5 Capable of authoring product specification sheets
6 Expertise in hand sketching, illustration and artwork
7 Correspond with vendors on designs and prototypes
8 Trend research and forecasting
9 Strong fashion and color sense with the ability to create and adapt designs to changing market conditions
10 Hands-on expertise in decorating merchandise showrooms, trade show booth and suites for customer presentations

CAREER PATH
SUZANN DESIGNS
As owner, catered to a discriminating clientele; offering original and custom designs, bridal and evening gowns
BRIDAL GOWN DESIGNER 1998-PRESENT
Major Functions:
1 Provide both wholesale and retail sales; private clientele serviced via Chicago Showroom
2 Distribution of bridesmaids line through retail stores
3 Present 2 lines per season; exhibit at Independent Visions Bridal Market – New York
& The National Bridal Market – Chicago
4 Advertise in Wedding Dresses Magazine, Modern Bride, The Knot magazine
5 Editorials and Press; gowns featured in Modern Bride, Wedding Dresses Magazine, and Mariee’ magazines

USA WIRELESS ACCESSORIES
Leader in the mobile industry of accessories for cellular phones, hand held digital devices and net books.
SENIOR FASHION PRODUCT MANAGER 2007-2009
Major Functions:
1 Responsible for developing a constant stream of soft goods such as: cell cases, bags and netbook bags
2 Set design and color direction for company
3 Supervised Product Team with 6 direct reports
4 Worked with internal lab on product testing and fit analysis

RANDA ACCESSORIES
Leading marketer of apparel belts and accessories with product licensing agreements with Levi\'s, Dockers, Columbia, Dickies, Izod and Donald Trump
DESIGNER 1998-2007
Major Functions:
1 Spearheaded design and development of men and boys’ licensed products including: belts, buckles and ornaments
2 Skillfully hand sketched initial concepts
3 Analyzed trends and developed forecasts for upcoming season
4 Participated in the launch of Donald Trump licensed products

EDUCATION & TRAINING INTERNSHIP
BFA, Fashion Design V-TEX INC UNCOMMON THREADS
The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago Assistant Technical Designer
Graduation September 2010 January 2010 – July 2010

PUBLIC SPEAKING
Dale Carnegie Course