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N ewport Beach, Ca
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SU M MARY
A n enthusiastic, fashionable, and goal oriented Visual Communications major with
t he following skills or offering the following strengths:
• H igh level of knowledge in a variety of computer programs such as
M icrosoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite
• Designing that is solely unique to the demands of the client
• Ability to perform adequately and successfully under pressure
• Excellent networking skills that add an extra level to the design
p rocess
ED UCAT ION
F IDM / The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Los
A ngeles, Ca
Associate of Arts Degree M ajor: V isual Communications G rad: 06/10
• Strong conceptual thinking and execution on layouts
• Ability to analyze and forecast t rends
• Computer li terate in Photoshop and I llustrator
E XPER I ENCE
M a rvel Studios Manhattan Beach, California 04/10-
06/10
I n te rn
• Created and conceptualized product displays to improve overall
appearance of office and to boost employee moral
• Assisted the Creative Coordinator with daily clerical duties
W indsor Fashions I rvine, California 12/08-02/09
Assistant Manager
• Supervised staff of 7-10 and managed break schedules
• Coordinated daily cash reconciliation at high-volume Flagship location
• Trained new employees on fundamentals to ensure success during
t heir in troductory period
Tilly’s Phoenix, Arizona 06/06-08/08
Visual Me rchandiser
• Created visual displays for the store and maintained them
• Established a strong client base to exceed sales goals
• Maintained inventory control; processed weekly shipments
• Facilitated informal staff t rainings to impart product knowledge to new
employees and increase sales
• Created a streamlined sales t racking system to chart t rends among top
selling products
References available upon request
P ortfolio samples can be seen at w ww.creativeshake.com/jself