Design Sales

Johanne Demers

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Mont-Royal, Quebec

H3R 1G3

Contact

Home: 514-***-****

Mobile: 514-***-****

E-mail: *************@**.***

Languages

Fluent in English and French (Spoken and written)

Objective

Pursue a career that will allow me to make maximum use of my resources, my experience and my creativity.

Computer Skills

Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, Reader), Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word,

Excel), Windows, Macintosh OS

Education

1984 Fashion Design Program

LaSalle College, Montréal, Québec

Professional Experience

Laura’s Shoppe Inc. – Senior Designer/Stylist

Sept 2004 to Mar 2013

3000, Le Corbusier Laval, Quebec

• Design coordinated collections of sportswear and blouses for the private label.

• Research & analyze the style, color and fabric trends and interpret them for

the target clientele.

• Prepare and conduct meetings with Buyers to present the main seasonal

trends to follow.

• Prepare and propose style, color and fabric trend info on seasonal basis to

Buyers and Vice-President of Merchandising.

• Select and buy the fabrics and trimmings to be used in private label

collections.

• Supervise the development of private label collections from design to fitting

session.

• Work with a team of technical designers and graphic artists. Oversees both

technical and creative aspects of the collections.

• Develop a strategy in order to highlight private label collections (ticket, charts,

product knowledge).

• Analyze the sales to build a “best styles” bank in order to better serve target

clientele and develop new styling and details.

• Manages data flow including style grids, line plans.

Jan 2004 to Sept 2004

Tommy Hilfiger Canada Retail Inc. - Ladies’ Senior Buyer – Retail Division

7077, Park Avenue Suite 501 Montreal, Quebec

• Buy Women’s Sportswear Collection from wholesale and U.S. (H-Line).

• Buy Junior Denim Collection from wholesale.

• Prepare planning of the buying plan with Vice-President of Merchandising

• Elaborate retail prices strategy for both collections.

• Develop exclusive styles when necessary.

• Supervise the Automatic Replenishment Program for denim for Women’s

Sportswear and Junior Denim divisions.

• Collaborate in publicity and marqueting strategy elaboration.

Sept 1997 to Dec 2003

• Supervise the conception of the Merchandise Manual.

Groupe Marie-Claire - Senior Buyer/Designer (Terra Nostra/Marie-Claire)

8501, Ray Lawson Montreal, Quebec

• Buy and design coordinated collections of sportswear, blouses and outerwear.

• Research & analyze the style, color and fabric trends and interpret them for

the target clientele.

• Prepare seasonal color cards.

• Select and buy all fabrics and trimmings.

• Prepare specifications sheets.

• Supervise fits and do follow-up.

• Prepare budget planning.

• Negotiate prices and deliveries with the Orient.

Feb 1993 to Aug 1997 • Set up boards and sketches for seasons.

• Prepare performance meetings.

• Present the collections to stores supervisors.

• Collaborate to VM Magazine styling.

Boutiques San Francisco Inc. - Senior Buyer/Designer (San Francisco)

Boucherville, Quebec

• Buy and design coordinated collections of sportswear, blouses and outerwear.

• Research & analyze the style, color and fabric trends and interpret them for

the target clientele.

• Prepare seasonal color cards.

• Select all fabrics and trimmings.

Feb 1985 to Dec 1993

• Supervise fits and do follow-up.

• Negotiate prices and deliveries with suppliers.

• Present the collections to stores supervisors.

• Collaborate to LES AILES Magazine styling.

Muse Inc. – Co-founder & Designer

4467, St-Denis Montreal, Quebec

• Established the partnership of Muse Inc. and launched a high end woman’s

collection which gained national recognition for its quality workmanship,

innovative designs and modern elegance.

• Design coordinated collections of sportswear, tops, blouses and outerwear.

• Research & analyze the style, color and fabric trends and interpret them for

the target clientele.

• Prepare seasonal color cards.

• Select and buy all fabrics and trimmings.

• Make patterns, cut and sew each sample.

• Supervise fits and do follow-up.

• Elaborate retail and wholesale prices strategy.

• Supervise production.

• Do all the selling of the collection (wholesale and retail).

Awards

• Recipient of the Matinee Limited Fashion Grant

• Finalist of the Elle Quebec designer competition

Skills Profile

• Passionate about fashion.

• Innovative, energetic and results driven Senior Buyer/Designer with over 20 years of experience including

advanced knowledge of merchandising process, garment fits and costing.

• Blends excellent design skills, strong technical background and solid fashion sense to create innovative and

cost effective designs for both import and domestic productions.

• Main focus is to lead product needs in all categories and identify new product candidates, which targets a

specific consumer and their life style.

• Excellent leadership, communication and coaching skills.

• Possesses a natural ability to work with others and develop good rapport with staff, professionals and

suppliers. Proven to be a team worker.

• Ability to multitask and to prioritize under tight deadlines.

• Ability to build and grow a department.

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