Customer Service Sales

KRISTIN M. BABCOCK

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SUMMARY Personable, dynamic and deadline sensitive fashion design and fashion

merchandising graduate offering the following skills :

§ Strong knowledge in Computer Aided Design (CAD) using Adobe

Photoshop CS3 and Illustrator CS2

§ Experienced with Gerber Technology System

§ Computer proficient in Microsoft Office

§ Extensive knowledge of garment construction and silhouettes

Strong knowledge in wardrobe and personal styling

§ Proven ability to create concept designs, flat sketches, and

illustration of fashion figures

§ Substantial knowledge of fabrication, trim, trend and color

coordination

§ Ability to develop Tech Pack, Line Sheets and Cost Sheets

§ Strong knowledge of sewing techniques

§ Extensive knowledge of fashion show coordination

Excellent communication and analytical skills

EDUCATION Butte College Oroville, CA

Associate of Arts Degree: Fashion Merchandising May 2009

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Los Angeles,

CA

Professional Designated Degree: Fashion Design December 2007

EXPERIENCE Alpha Body Fitness Chico, CA 05/2009 - Present

Public Relations, Marketing, Spokesperson

Implemented effective advertisements resulting in increased membership

and athletic wear sales. Efficiently maintained company websites,

and created up-to-date media content.

Alpha Female Apparel Chico, CA 03/2009 - Present

Athletic Wear Design

Designed original graphics and layout for athletic wear using Adobe

Illustrator CS2 and Adobe Photoshop CS3. Assisted with ordering

store merchandise by advising on apparel styles and colors.

Lifetouch National School Studios, Inc. Chico, CA 08/2009 -

05/2010

Photoshop - Image Enhancement

Professionally retouch clients school pictures before it’s processed and

shipped out to schools.

Express Los Angeles, CA 08/2006 - 04/2008

Sales Associate, Stylist

Provided quality customer service by assisting customers with their fashion

needs. Worked collaboratively with a team to reach company revenue

objectives. Proven ability to set and reach personal selling goals.

Maintained inventory control.

ADDITIONAL Butte College 8th Annual Fashion Show - Chico, CA

05/2009

INFORMATION Fashion show coordination and promotion, designed artwork for all

aspects of the show, including: fliers, tickets, programs, and

stage backdrops.

Merlin Castell’s Galactic Superstars Fashion Show - Hollywood, CA

06/2008

Organized clothing for models, assisted models with wardrobe

changes.

Nordstrom Spring Designer Fashion Show - Beverly Hills, CA

02/2008

Fashion show coordination, greeter, usher, in charge of handing out swag

bags.

BEBE Lingerie Fashion Show - Hollywood, CA

02/2008

Organized clothing for models, assisted models with wardrobe changes,

collected and assembled clothes after the show, ensuring they were

secure until pickup.

Pussy and Pooch Grand Launch Event - Los Angeles, CA 01/2008

Assisted photographer by notating the photograph number and the names

of people photographed, worked collaboratively with a team to fundraise for

animal rescue organizations.

BEBE Sport New Year’s Eve Fashion Show - Hollywood, CA

02/2007

Organized clothing for models, assisted models with wardrobe changes,

collected and assembled clothes after the show, ensuring they were

secure until pickup.

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