CHIARRA HUGHES
Orange, NJ *****
Tel: 862-***-****
*************@*****.***
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