Elizabeth Makarian

Brooklyn NY *****

acai7t@r.postjobfree.com

917-***-****

OBJECTIVE: Sales/Product Development

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

• Motivated, goal-oriented. An eye for trend and all fashion-related aspects of the industry. Self-

motivated and able to handle multi-demands, and be a proactive team player. Detail-oriented

and organized. Do not shy away from challenges. Strong communication and follow-up skills.

Fluent in Russian.

• Proven ability to work with all levels and diversity of people.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop,

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Children's Apparel Network, New York, NY

Account Executive (Aug 2010 –Present)

• Ability to work collaboratively across the organization

• Gathering buyers feedback to help designers understand retail market needs

• Independently developed relationships with new retailers.Seeking and securing new buyers

globally

• Showroom appointments to sell to established and new buyers. Strong yet understanding

approach to buyers' needs. Establishing new contacts and maintaining close communication

thread with buyers, warehouses and shipping personnel.

• Great customer service skills.

Product development/Designer's assistant (Jun. 2003 –Jul.2009)

• Knowledge of technical design

• Fit sessions

• Developed & managed trims & fabric library

• Overseas communication with factories and makers to ensure product's highest quality

• Trend Alerts and show attendee

• Attended presentation meetings to develop concepts for season's collections.

• Final art and costing sheets

• Showroom upkeep(inventories and samples)

• Communicated directly with Sales team to prepare sell-though sheets

• Catalogues development for four collections per year

• Worked directly with Senior Designer through all phases from conception to production. Was

responsible for trend research, developing concept boards, partnering with C.A.D. team to

manage artwork for overseas and domestic development.

Charles Jourdan, New York, NY

Public Relations (2001-2003)

One of world's leading women's luxury accessories brands such as Chanel and Karl Lagerfeld

• Worked with stylists and editors from leading magazines to create looks for photo shoots,

music videos and variety of print-publications

• Worked with celebrity-based clientele to pull looks for events and Red-carpet appearances

• Prepared press packages and event invitations

• Gathered press-related material to enhance public image

EDUCATION:

Wood Tobe -Coburn School, New York, NY

• A.O.S.: Fashion Design, Dec 2001

INTERNSHIP:

Wathne Imports, Ltd., New York, NY

License holders of Ralph Lauren, Polo accessories

• Researched trends and color to develop a strong concept to present to Senior Designer and

production teams

• Created flats, spec sheets and fashion illustrations

• Prepared material selections for major projects(Estee Lauder, Lancome)

• Created mood boards and shopped the market for latest trends in materials and trims

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