CHIARRA HUGHES

*** ***** ******

Orange, NJ *****

Tel: 862-***-****

wk5yfb@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To secure a challenging position within the fashion industry which would allow me to demonstrate my skills and contribute to the success of a deserving agency and at the same time becoming more proficient in my role as design Professional.

EDUCATION

Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division, January 2010- Currently Enrolled

Fashion Design/ Retail Management

Katharine Gibbs School, New York, NY July 2006 - December 2006

Associate Degree in Fashion Design and Merchandising

Columbia-Greene Community College, September 2004 - May 2004

Associate Degree in Fine Arts, May 2004

Certificate in Computer Graphics, May 2004

EXPERIENCE

Macy’s- Clinique/Estee Lauder

Subject Matter Expert-currently employed

• Meet and exceeds sales goals.

• Provides outstanding customer service.

• Adhere to a strict customer follow-up system

• Order and replenish product & Performs inventory

• Aides support to the Visual Merchandising team.

• Demonstrate professional make-up and treatment consultation and application.

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Chi Chi J Styling Inc.

Fashion Designer/Wardrobe Stylist- Current

• Promote new fashion and coordinates promotional activities such as fashion shows.

• Source all trends and fabrics

• Deal with manufacturers regarding production

• Visual merchandiser for Chi Chi J Styling Inc.

• Styled videos and photo shoots for clients including, Def Jam Recordings, Duq Entertainment and L. Don Photography

ACE STYLE Intimate Apparel INC.

Design Room Clerk, 1/29/2007-1/31/2008

• Served as liaison between the Hong Kong and New York design teams

• Scheduled all meetings, greeted clients and ordered office supplies

• Organized and maintained the workshop area

• Data Entry (using Microsoft Access)

• Answered all incoming calls, faxed and,filed documents

• Received and released patterns for production

• Assisted in the specking of garments

• Created trim boards and Assisted in designing (flat) sketches for a major intimate apparel company

• Was promoted to Assistant Technical Designer

Clem Carrington Worldwide, New York

Design Assistant, Intern, 07/06-12/06

• Constructed tech packs

• Designed logos using Illustrator and Photoshop

• Sketched garments and constructed clothing

• Assisted in the specking of garments

• Sourced fabric and Researched fashion trends

SKILLS

Proficient in:

• (CAD) Computer Aided Design & Desktop Publishing

• Illustrator &Photoshop, Computer Graphics, Computer Design and Illustration, Digital Imagery

• Marketing & Sales experience

• Strong technical skills in patternmaking

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