Sales Associate

Taylor Bernard

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Los Angeles, CA, 90014

Phone 213-***-****

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SUMMARY Merchandise Product Development graduate, I am a very detail oriented, dependable, and ambitious worker as well as graduate of FIDM. Over the years I have acquired the following skills:

• Accepts Responsibility

• Good Communication Skills

• Efficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Photoshop, and Illustrator

• Independent as well as a Team Player

• Good time management

• Ability to prioritize tasks

EDUCATION FIDM/ Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising Los Angeles, CA Merchandise Product Development Associates of the Arts Degree Graduation Date: June 2010

Relevant Courses Include:

• Technology for Business Applications

• Principles for Design Development

• Applied Technology

• Assortment Planning & Purchasing

• Production and Sourcing Strategies

• The Retail Environment

• Merchandise Trend Analysis

• Computerized Flat Sketching

EXPERIENCE

Manhattan Beachwear Cypress, CA

Associate, Design Department March 2010 to July 2012

• Evaluate/determine upcoming trends for new lines.

• Work on several brands designing silhouettes, choosing prints, and stylizing pieces.

• Design/develop for brands such as The Bikini Lab, and private label such as Target.com, Kohl’s and more.

• Update and create line sheets for brands.

• Worked with NGC systems for overseas mass production.

True Religion Brand Jeans Los Angeles, CA

Sales Associate Oct 2009 to March 2010

• Established a strong client base to exceed sales goals.

• Clientele and style True Religion customers.

• Corresponded with clients regarding orders and other inquires via telephone and e-mail.

BCBG Max Azria Los Angeles, CA

Sales Associate, Stylist May 2009 to Sept 2009

• Clientele and style BCBG customers.

• Established a strong client base to exceed sales goals.

ACTIVITIES

• BOXeight Los Angeles Fashion Week Oct 2008– setup/breakdown of shows, dresser for Freemont, Secta, Yotam Solomon, and Brian Lichtenberg

• Board member of Police Officers Riding 4 Kids, a non-profit charitable organization.

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