STEVEN FAIRLEY
Summary of Qualifications
An analytical and critical thinker with proficiency in Fashion Sketching, basic understanding in Merchandising, commercial fashions, apparel and accessories, including management of fashion development projects, and the ability to apply artistic techniques to designing and planning of specific materials.
Technical Skills – Moderate knowledge of MS Windows 2000, XP, and Windows 7 operating systems; Comfortable using a computer for Internet research and other programs.
Interpersonal Skills – Self-motivated with proven ability to recognize privileged information, assumes bottom-line and research responsibilities. Professional disciplines in the completion of assigned tasks
Communication Skills – Strong communication skills, able to work as part of a team as well as, independently. Highly organized with an attention to detail.
Experience
2005 – 2012 RYDER INTEGRATED LOGISTICS Lansing, MI
Sequencing, Unloading, Shipping/ Material Handler
Using a scan gun, sequenced orders of product to be shipped via customer General Motors.
Maintained product quantities, unloaded/ loaded trucks for delivery of merchandise to General Motors’ assembly line of Cadillac CTS.
1999 – 2000 BAKER & TAYLOR Niles, IL
Shipping & Receiving Clerk /Order Selector
Processed, packed and shipped customers’ detailed orders via Cash-on-Delivery UPS, Federal, and Air Borne Express.
Accurately compared Bill of Lading and Picking Slips with orders to ensure quality service, which eliminated shipping and receiving errors.
Processed and filled complex order customers’ specifications and satisfaction.
Education
2006 – Present LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE Lansing, MI
Course of Study – Certificate of Completion in Apparel Merchandising and Design Technology
Apparel and Textiles Sketching
Intro to the Apparel Industry
Fashion Sketching
Directed Study of Apparel/ Textile
Fashion Sewing
Apparel Analysis/Specification
Apparel Merchandise Planning/Control
2001 – 2002 COLUMBIA COLLEGE Chicago, IL
Course of Study
Fashion Sketching
3D Design
Hand Drawing
History Of Art
1997 – 2000 KENWOOD ACADEMY Chicago, IL
Graduate Student
High School Diploma
Interests
Creating music, drawing, painting, designing shoes and clothes; writing poems, stories and playing basketball.