Lauren King

+ **** E Pollack Street + Phoenix + Arizona + United States +

***** +

+ h: 602-***-**** + c: 480-***-**** + abj85s@r.postjobfree.com +

www.laurenedge.com +

Objective

Fashion Assistant

Qualifications

. National Diploma Fashion Design, Joelines Fashion Academy, Pretoria

(South Africa), Completed 1997

. National Diploma Textile Design, Tshwane University of Technology,

Pretoria (South Africa), Completed 2002

. Image Consulting Certification, The Australian Image Company,

Johannesburg (South Africa) Completed 2009

Awards

. 2nd Prize- 'International Bride of the Year' Competition, Young

Designer Award, 2002

. Finalist- 'Bridex' Competition, Young Designer Award, 1999

. 1st Prize- 'Men's Cotton+Linen Garments', Joelines Fashion Academy

Award, 1997

. 2nd Prize- 'Signature Garments', Joelines Fashion Academy Award, 1997

Personal Qualities

. Creative flair, great eye for fashion, styling, trends, color

. Enthusiastic, highly motivated, energetic, passionate, hard-working,

perfectionist

. Enjoy a challenge, quick learner, professional, team-player, strong

organisational skills

. Experienced in Word, Excel, Adobe Photoshop and social media

Professional Experience

IMAGE CONSULTANT, STYLIST AND PERSONAL SHOPPER:

Freelanced for private clients, Johannesburg (South Africa), and Phoenix,

2009 - Present

. Using colored drapes to determine the most flattering colors according

to clients skintone, eyes and hair

. Measurements are taken to determine the best fit and styles of

clothing, shoes and accessories

. Wardrobe is audited, and client is shown how to mix-and-match using

what they have

. Personal shopping teaches client how to shop, what to look for, how to

style garments together

WARDROBE STYLIST:

Binnelanders (Local TV Drama), Johannesburg (South Africa), 2007 - 2009

Freelanced for various Production Companies, Johannesburg (South Africa),

2003 - 2005

. Conceptualising of ideas, researching trends

. Presenting looks on storyboards to the Director, Agency or Production

Designer

. Sourcing of all clothing for actors, models and extra's, hiring or

buying as needed

. Design and manufacture, or out-sourcing of speciality costumes

. Conducting wardrobe fittings and doing alterations as needed

. Planning budgets, reconciliation of petty cash

. Management, mentoring and motivation of Wardrobe Department

. Hiring and training of in-house staff, or outsourcing as necessary

FASHION DESIGNER:

Kingtriggy, Clothing range (own label), Johannesburg (South Africa), 2006 -

Present

Queenie, Accessories range, (own label) Johannesburg (South Africa), 2004 -

2006

Freelanced for various private clients, Pretoria + Johannesburg (South

Africa), 1998 - 2003

. Researching trends and inspiration

. Designing ranges of clothing and accessories, presenting storyboards

. Costing and planning budgets

. Sourcing all fabrics and trimmings, negotiating for better prices

while keeping budget in mind

. Time management: co-ordinating designing, buying, manufacture and

finishing of garments

. Creating patterns and making sample garments, garment construction and

finishing

. Hiring and training of in-house staff, or outsourcing as necessary

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