Ina Powell

Ina Powell

713-***-****

admziu@r.postjobfree.com

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Skills

Self motivated candidate seeking full time position. Four years of customer service. Experienced wardrobe assistant with eye for detail. Efficient in Microsoft 365, Office, Excell. Fast learner willing to venture into uncharted territory. I enjoy the adrenaline rush of working in fast paced environments, I am professional and work very efficiently under pressure.

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Experience

High Fashion Fabrics / Cashier/ Sales Associate

February 2015 - May 2020, 3101 Louisiana St Houston, Tx 77006 Here at High Fashion as a cashier I serve excellent customer service with a smile.

● Completed physical and digital transactions such as online, phone orders, purchase orders, and special customer orders.

● Visual merchandising dressing mannequins, jewelry displays and other projects pertaining to decor. I've created several fashion collages to decorate the checkout area and the customers absolutely love it.

● Work the floor assisting customers in choosing and cutting the appropriate fabrics for their projects, along with providing them with a seamstress or tailor to accomplish their desired look.

● African Fashion Week Houston/Volunteer Assistant Dresser October 2018 - October 2018

At this event I assisted Chellilina with the back of house team four separate days with the fitting day, Art Wine and Culture Fashion show, 4 Seasons Fashion Show, and the Kitoko Fashion Show.

● Greeting guest designers, the setting up of the designer stations.

● Getting their garment racks and boards made making sure the looks and models were together and in order.

● Creating spreadsheets organizing designers and models by day.

● Staying in contact with models keeping track of their attendance.

● Also assisted with the dressing and styling of models. This was by far the best show I've worked.

Houston Community College / Call Center Agent

November 2015 - May 2014, 3100 Main St, Houston, TX 77004

● I made outgoing calls reaching out to potential students who requested enrollment and financial aid information.

● I helped them current students decide on the best options for paying on balances.

● Provided them with information on which campus and classes were best for their career path.

Danny Nguyen Couture /Volunteer Assistant

October 2017 - October 2017

I have worked briefly with Houston's Danny Nguyen Couture for his Return Fashion Show at the Corinthian.

● Floor set up chairs and gift bags

● Greeting and seating of guests

● Visual merchandising - Building and dressing of mannequins

● Assisted with dressing models

Houston Iconic Fashion Week, Galleria Area / Assistant July 2017 - July 2017

● I have worked with Houston Iconic Fashion Week personally scouting models, volunteers, hair and MUA for the show.

● I assisted with the logistics of the event preparing spreadsheets for the organization of models, MUA's Hair & Make-Up.

● Appointed personal point of contact for celebrity guests attending.

● I made sure their hotels were booked and cars were available on schedule. Any personal request were fulfilled by me.

● I had the opportunity and pleasure to work with the beautiful Ms.Bonang Matheba of South Africa, celebrity stylist Ty Hunter and Claire Sulmers making sure they were comfortable and well taken care of throughout the event.

Houston Community College, 1300 Holman St, Houston, TX 77004 / Assistant Dresser

May 2017 - May 2017

I had the pleasure of working backstage set-up for Rubin Singers showcase at the Houston Community College Passion for Fashion show.

● Assisted with dressing Models

● Assisted with hanging and steaming garments

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Education

Houston Community College / Associates in Fashion Design August 2014 - May 2019, 1300 Holman St, Houston, TX 77004 Cypress Ridge High School / Diploma

January 2011 - June 2013, 7900 N Eldridge Pkwy, Houston, TX 77041 Awards

● Fall 2015 I Won first place in my fashion illustrations course final presentation at Houston Community College

● November 2017, I received 2nd place in the Observational Drawing Art competition at Houston Community College

● Dec 1st 2018, I received a Certificate of Congressional Recognition from Sheila Jackson Lee for my contributions to African Fashion Week Houston working as a wardrobe assistant

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