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A’rel Boies

**** * *****’s Club Lane Norcross, GA 30238

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acgf0w@r.postjobfree.com

Fashion Designer/ Consultant/ Seamstress

Overview M o re than 5 years designing, constructing and

m aintaining both Fashion and Theatre apparel and accessories.

R ecognized for delivering unparalleled customer service and high

standards of work quality as well as work ethic. Verifiable t rack record

of success backed by reputable references.

A reas of capability and knowledge include:

I l lustration and Design

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Trend Analysis/ Research

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World Fashion/Costume H istory

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Custom Client Designing

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Costume Construction

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Museum Management

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Problem Solving

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Creating/Maintaining Excellent Client Relations

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Inventory Management

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Production Efficiency Strategist

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University of Hawaii at Manoa, H onolulu, H I

Education

Equivalency: Bachelor of Science in Apparel/Product Design &

M erchandising

Fashion I l lustration

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Fashion Merchandising

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Advanced Apparel Construction

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Business Management

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Fashion/Costume Museum Management

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Western World Fashion H istory

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3D Ar ts and I llustration

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World Ar t H istory

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B o i e s 2

Employment H istory

Memento, L LC, Cumming, GA

Operation of Embroidery and Sewing Machines

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Efficient Execution of daily production orders

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Management of Production Schedule

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Quality Assurance inspection

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Problem Solving

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Creative Design

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AerFlo, Inc., Anniston, AL

Sewing Machine Operator

Training and Supervision of peers

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Efficient Execution of daily work orders

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Management of Production Schedule

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Quality Assurance inspection

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Problem Solving

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Creative Design

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Sew Universal, L LC, Oxford, AL

Alterations Assistant

Alteration and Construction of Ready to Wear Garments

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Worked to create and build professional relationships with private clients/customers

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One on one consultations and customer service

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B’ellagance Bridal and Gowns, Aiea, H I

Design Consultant, Seamstress

Customer Design Consultation

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Alterations and Garment/Accessory Construction

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Responsible for Sales generation through advertising, promotions and customer service

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Ut ilized Creative problem solving

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H igh Customer Satisfaction Rate/ Customer Retention

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Freelance Designer/ Project Manager, Honolulu, H I

Completed requested orders for construction of personal accessories and room décor.

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Acted as designer, constructor and business liaison for clients with direction toward

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desired concepts and finished products.

B o i e s 3

Kennedy Theatre Costume Shop, Honolulu, H I

Costume Sewer

Worked with actors of various ages.

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Construction and repair of costumes/accessories for main stage theatre production

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Development in Teamwork/ peer review and collaboration

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Learned to work on Efficient Production Schedule

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References, Supporting Documentation and Portfolio samples Furnished upon Request

PERSONAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Communication Skills:

Ability to communicate ideas various creative and comprehensive ways

Ability to rally efforts and ideas to achieve common goals among peers

Ability to diffuse tension and buffer tense situations

Computer Skills:

Exceptional proficiency in M icrosoft Software

Spreadsheet applications for developing merchandise plans

PD M Softwa re for Fashion I ndustry

Me rchandise math programs

Adobe Photoshop (for design and sketching)

Power Point (presentation software)

M icrosoft Word (word processing)

Merchandising Skills :

Exceptional proficiency in mathematics

P repare dollar buying plans

P repare assortment plans

Read and inte rp ret profit and loss statements

Understand inventory control systems

Create in-store merchandise displays

Leadership and Presentation Skills

Make professional oral presentations using computer technology

P repare staffing plans for a selling department

B o i e s 4

Assign and take responsibility for merchandising-related activities

Work successfully as a team member

I dentify issues in leadership and resource management

Readily brainstorm and problem solve both foreseen and unexpected

issues

I n itiate completion of necessary procedures w ithout direction

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