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VICTORIA A. SAADATI
3135 London Lane (650) 867-0644
Oxnard, CA 93036 victoria.saadati@yahoo.com
INNOVATIVE CREATOR OF DESIGN
Eight inspiring years of experience in apparel manufacturing and department management. Specializing in marketing strategies, sales techniques, mass production, accounting, patternmaking, and garment construction; also proficient with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator software. Graduated from Otis College of Arts and Design with Bachelors of Fine Arts in 2009. I am a highly competent and skilled designer with excellent references that support superior job performance.
PROFESSIONAL CAREER
Graphic Designer/ Marketing Consultant Branson, Brinkop, Griffith & Strong LLP 2010-2012
Partnered with law firm to provide computer graphic and illustrator design.
Designed and help paten company logo for this acclaimed law firm in Northern California.
Communicated with company executives to reflect focus through their logo.
Expanded target audiences by delivering cost effective solutions in a timely manner
Apparel Designer / Sample Maker 2009 - 2010
USA501, Inc. (reseller to high-end boutique Fred Seigal and Urban Outfitters)
Responsible for entire research and product design process.
Provided recommendations regarding seasonal themes, edits to line, and new concepts
Recreated new apparel products made from vintage 501 denim
Collaborated with one of the biggest vintage 501 wholesalers in the United States
General Manager 2009 2010
Blue Bee Boutique (high-end boutique selling to celebrity clientele)
Operated two of three stores located in Santa Barbara California.
Oversaw the merchandising, produced window displays, managed the inventory
Performed duties of day-to-day operations including scheduling, staffing and sales recordkeeping
Built a rapport with clientele interested in one-of-a-kind apparel resulting in a need for sourcing product
Operations Supervisor Target Corp. 2011-2013
Supervised and managed daily operations, professional development, qualifications, training, and logistics of 20 personnel at Target, Ventura West, CA.
Provided positive counseling, while earning trust and admiration for displaying the traits of an honest, perceptive leader; accomplishing Targets mission while caring for the personnel.
Oversaw all operational finances in a multi-million dollar establishment
My departments yearly sales comparison is 15% over last year
Managed talent ensuring high work performance standards
EDUCATION
Otis College of Art and Design
Los Angeles, California
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Fashion Design (2009)
MENTORS
Monique Lhullier (2008-2009)
Scott Sternberg for Band of Outsiders (2008-2009)
Jo Jagg for Abercrombie and Fitch (2007-2008)
Roger Wyatt / Todd Van Horne / Devon Burt for Nike (2007-2008)
Wanda Weller for Patagonia (2006-2007)
Billabong (2006-2007)
INTERNSHIPS (2006 2010)
Menswear Design Intern Hurley Company (owned by Nike)
Actively participated in producing and selling active sports apparel for surfboarding and skateboarding clientele
Personally designed men\'s garments and a towel product that are in production today
Aided other designers in creating technical packages distributed to factories
Assisted in the production of catalogue photo-shoots and look-books for visual marketing purposes
Frequently merchandised the upcoming seasonal lines for sales representative and buyer meetings
Researched and presented new and upcoming design ideas to the creative director of design
Shadowed and aided the production manager in matters such as warehouse production, fittings, etc.
Myscene Barbie Design Intern Mattel, Inc.
Worked with the fashion-forward Myscene Barbie team in creating new products for children/adults
The new product line was specific for children age 8 and under
Personally presented new concepts to the team during brainstorming presentations
Drew new concepts for multiple products, created presentation boards and attending meetings
Took photos of new product and called out specifics using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; edited and placed photography within technical packages sent to factories
References available upon request
