Versatile Fashion Designer and Visual Merchandiser
Resume:
Taylor Jackson
New Castle, DE
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Professional Summary
Dynamic fashion designer with 7 years of experience in visual merchandising, alterations, and design. Proficient in CAD software and Adobe Creative Suite with a proven track record of creating visually appealing displays that drive sales. Excellent communicator with exceptional customer service skills.
Education
Bachelor of Arts
Albright College
08/2017 – 05/2021
High School Diploma
William Penn High School
08/2013 – 06/2017
Work Experience
Owner / Fashion Designer
House of Tay Designs – New Castle, DE
06/2017 – Present
Designed and developed seasonal collections for women's wear by incorporating current fashion trends and market demands.
Created detailed technical sketches, patterns, and prototypes to guide the production process.
Utilized CAD software to create digital renderings for client presentations.
Visual Merchandiser Lead
Kohl's – Wilmington, DE
10/2023 – 08/2024
Designed and executed visually appealing displays in line with brand guidelines.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop effective visual merchandising strategies.
Leveraged current fashion trend insights to create compelling product presentations.
Implemented innovative techniques to enhance the visual impact of displays.
Alterations Specialist
David's Bridal – Plymouth Meeting, PA (Transferred to Newark, DE in Jan. 2023)
08/2022 – 10/2023
Performed alterations and repairs on garments with high craftsmanship and attention to detail.
Operated industrial sewing machines, sergers, and other equipment to complete projects efficiently.
Collaborated with clients to understand and execute their specific needs for custom garments.
Sales Associate / Cashier
Express – Newark, DE
06/2021 – 06/2022
Delivered exceptional customer service, promptly resolving inquiries and complaints.
Collaborated with team members to create visually appealing merchandise displays that increased foot traffic and sales.
Assisted with inventory management, including stock checks, restocking, and order placements.
Jewelry Consultant
Paparazzi Accessories – Remote
06/2017 – 07/2018
Built strong customer relationships to encourage repeat business.
Accurately processed cash and credit card transactions.
Short-Term Roles During College
Various Locations
08/2017 – 05/2021
Retail Assistant (A.C. Moore, Rainbow): Assisted with inventory management, customer service, and visual merchandising.
Intern (Find Your ID NYC): Supported the design team with trend research, designer/model outreach, and advertising.
Freelance Designer: Provided custom design services, including alterations and bespoke garment creation.
Skills
Visual Merchandising
Fashion Design
Customer Service
Communication
CAD Software
Adobe Creative Suite
Attention to Detail
Multitasking
Certifications
Certified Fashion Designer
Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) in Photoshop
Digital Marketing Fundamentals (Coursera)
Advanced Fashion Design Techniques (Future Learn)
Basics of Fashion Buying (Alison)
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