Customer Service Sales
Resume:
Justine Lee Nicolson
Irvine, CA ****8
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HIGHLIGHTS
* ***** ********** ** * line builder/footwear designer managing a complete line of
flat shoes.
Experienced at forecasting key fashion trends and utilizing current market trends on
product line in a timely and profitable manner.
Collaborated with sales, customers, Asia sample room, overseas vendors and
manufactories to develop and provide products which best reacted to the current
market demands.
EXPERIENCE
J.P. Original Corporation Jan 2006 May 2012
Senior Line Builder – Footwear Designer City of Industry, CA
Design and manage the manufacturing of a coherent line of footwear which targets
major fashion trends and define the Bamboo brand
Specialized in flat shoes: sandals, sneakers (vulcanized, canvas, etc.),
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ballerinas, oxfords, boat shoes, loafers, moccasins, espadrilles, and boots
Supervised the development of designs to satisfy the requirements of sales,
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purchasing, and manufacturing teams
Create new (and source existing) synthetic leather, fur and fabrics to represent
brand image at affordable cost
Check quality, color, and construction of factory made confirmation samples against
in house sales samples, and make necessary fitting and detail adjustments
Scout local & international shopping locales across US, Asia & Europe to identify
and forecast new trends in colors, styles, materials, shoe constructions, and ornaments
Shoe Shows:
Domestic: MAGIC, WSA, FFANY
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International: MICAM, GDS, CANTON FAIR
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J.P. Original Corporation Nov 2002 Jan 2006
Line Builder – Product Development City of Industry, CA
Meet with customers to develop footwear samples specific to customers’ needs
Guide customers to develop their design ideas by choosing materials and colors
Consider manufacturing quality and material cost to target customer price point
Outsource special sample production to specialty manufacturers. (Special samples are
designs requiring higher levels of craftsmanship and/or specialized manufacturing
processes)
Schedule sample projects considering manufacturing difficulty, material availability
and delivery date
Create women’s fashion footwear (high heels, wedges, flats, and boots) according to
new trend information
Modify existing styles using new materials to create new looks at lower cost
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Create new constructions
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Create ABS high heel and platform molds
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Research and sourcing of synthetic leather, fur, and fabrics internationally,
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with focus in China and Europe
Caretrans Freight Services Jan 2002 Aug 2002
Customer Service/Freight Cashier El Segundo, CA
Analyzed customer shipping profit and loss statements
Settled disputes between customer, shippers, oversea agents, and warehouses
Coordinated shipment schedules with land freight companies and customers
Merrill Lynch Jan 2001 Aug 2001
Financial Consultant Los Angeles, CA
Identified client long term goals and objectives by assessing their financial resources
Analyzed market conditions affecting clients’ portfolios
Developed and monitored customized financial plans for clients
EDUCATION
State University of New York, Buffalo, NY May 2000
B.S, Business Administration (Concentration: Finance)
SKILL AND INTERESTS
Proficient in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, and Power Point
Experience with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
Fluent in written and spoken Mandarin and Cantonese
Sports: swimming, snowboarding, rollerblading, and caster board (Ripstik)
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