Women's Senior Designer

Jennifer Govan

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Cell 646-***-****

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Qualifications:

Over 15 Years Computer Design Experience; strong design & sketching skills

Excellent organizational, time management, communication and presentation skills.

Expert Computer skills -Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office365

Speaks some Spanish

Education:

BFA, School of Visual Arts ASSC. Fashion Illustration F.I.T.

Work History:

June 2015 - June 2025

Cabaña Flor de Miel

Built and ran my own Bed & Breakfast in Tulum, Mexico. All aspects of daily operations of a small boutique hotel and Artisanal Chocolates business in Tulum, Mexico

May 2010 - January 2014

Senior Designer for Footwear & Accessories, LFUSA Direct Sourcing Group

Directed all aspects of Footwear Design for Major International Retailer across all categories including Women's, Juniors, Kids and Men. Also designed Handbags, small leather accessories, Scarves & Hats.

November 2000 - April 2010

Lead Footwear Designer, Jimlar Corp.

Designed & produced collections for Women's Fashion Footwear Brands. Research and identify new concepts, materials and color trends. Prepared design presentations for Client review meetings. Communicate technical design information to production staff overseas. Worked closely with overseas production team to develop and correct prototypes for execution of best possible final samples. Ensure timely development of line by setting and adhering to prod. calendar. Created and merchandised Spec Sheets. Identified & translated new trends into concepts for production Material, color and trend research, hardware and closure development.

Study and shop domestic & int'l retail markets to establish trends, source and choose materials for samples. Travel to trade shows / Overseas development travel to China, Brazil and Italy.

Present Line to Sales Team and Customers. Produced trend Boards & Booklets as selling tools for Sales team. Logo Redesign,

February 1998 - October 2000

Shoe Designer, E.S. Originals, Inc.

Produced original shoe designs for Women's, Men's & Kid's Casual shoe lines.

Created original textile print designs and developed ornamental concepts.

Created Trend Boards, Presentation Materials and graphics including; box and Label design, fine molds, hang tags and Logo redesign.

January 1997 - January 1998

Pacific Silk, & Various Companies: Freelance Sketch Artist & In-house Fashion Illustrator

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