Senior Designer

SUZANNE M. ANDERSON

*** ***** ******* ******, **** 1-D • Oak Park, IL 60302 • 312-***-**** • *************@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

Highly motivated and skilled Fashion Professional with creative expertise in Apparel, Accessories and Interiors. Exceptional ability to work with diverse groups of people, offering strong knowledge of product design methods and technologies combined with genuine enthusiasm and passion for style and merchandising. Skillfully manage full design project lifecycle – from concept to launch of product; understand the needs of consumers based upon latest trends, forecasts and market conditions.

SKILLS

Computer literate; MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Gerber AccuMark 8.4, WebPDM, Kaledo Weave, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign

VALUE OFFERED

1 Proficiency in creating and executing storyboards for presentations and seasonal trend overviews for internal and external customers

2 Hands-on expertise in decorating merchandise showrooms, trade show booth and suites for customer presentations

3 Present seasonal trends and new product lines to external and internal customers

4 Ability to conduct completive analysis through trend research, competitive shopping and trade show participation

5 Knowledge of leather, fabric and materials

6 Able to multi task and ability to meet project deadlines

7 Excellent follow up and communication skills

8 Hardware and ornament design and development

9 Correspond with overseas vendors on designs and prototypes

10 Self motivating, as well as Team Player

CAREER PATH

PHOENIX LEATHER GOODS

Ecommerce Accessory Company

ACCESSORY BUYER

Major Functions: 2011-Present

• Partner with the executive management to drive strategy for selecting product and building assortment to feature product on ecommerce site

• Research industry and competition to stay ahead of fashion and customer interests

• Analyze selling trends and develop forecasts for upcoming season

• Prepare Product for photo shoot

USA WIRELESS ACCESSORIES

Leader in the mobile industry of accessories for cellular phones, hand held digital devices and netbooks.

SENIOR PRODUCT DESIGNER 2007-2009

Major Functions:

• Responsible for developing a constant stream of new soft goods products such as: cell cases, bags and netbook bags for Men’s, Women’s and Youth markets

• Set design and color direction for company

• Supervise Product Team with 6 direct reports – Product Designer, Product Coordinator, Technical Designer, Sample maker and 2 overseas China support

RANDA ACCESSORIES 1993 – 2007

Leading marketer of apparel belts and accessories with product licensing agreements with Levi's, Dockers, Columbia, Dickies, Izod and Donald Trump

DESIGNER 1998 – 2007

Major Functions:

• Spearhead design and development of Men’s and Boys’ licensed products including: belts, buckles and ornaments

• Skillfully hand sketch initial concepts

• Analyze trends and develop forecasts for upcoming season

• Participated in the launch of Donald Trump licensed products

PRODUCT MANAGER 1993 – 1997

Major Functions:

• Managed all facets of development of men’s, boy’s and women’s:belts,backpacks,neckties,caps, and cold weather products

• Work with in house graphic designer to implement company’s line sheets and catalogs

EDUCATION & TRAINING INTERNSHIP

BFA, Fashion Design V-TEX INC UNCOMMON THREADS

The Illinois Institute of Art Assistant Technical Designer

September 2010 January 2010-July 2010

PUBLIC SPEAKING

Dale Carnegie Course

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