Kirsten Ariko
Toronto,ON
Summary
Creative design professional offering 5years and 8 months years of experience in fashion design and 5years and 8 months apparel production. Proven history of successful collaboration with clients, brand managers and executives to deliver seasonal lines and specialized projects. Identifies target markets and deliver on emerging trends.
Experienced developing outfits for individual. Proven ability to create designs reflecting client needs and current trends in fashion industry. Skilled in leading teams and facilitating smooth production processes.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Fashion Designer
Self Employed
12.2017 - 05.2023
- Conducted fittings and adjusted designs to produce comfortable and appealing final products for clients.
- Selected fabrics, patterns and trims to use in final designs and meet desired aesthetics and quality standards.
- Sketched artistic and fresh designs for consideration.
- Designed sampling displays to enhance consumer interest.
- Followed market trends and research to establish innovative product offerings for consumers.
- Designed seasonal styles according to upcoming trends and popular color palettes.
- Gathered information from vendors regarding market trends and competitor activity.
- took part in kampala fashion week
- modelled most of my products
- Clearly communicated design revisions to members of fashion design team.
- Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers, vendors and other industry professionals to stay informed about new developments and resources available.
- Created detailed measurement and construction specifications for design to be executed appropriately by production teams.
- Negotiated with vendors to reach ideal product distribution channels and pricing.
- Created and presented design collections to buyers and other industry professionals to generate interest and secure orders.
- Collaborated with textile designers, patternmakers and sample makers to bring designs to life and meet target market needs.
Styles by Cheyanne
Mrs. Kerubo Jane
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Acknowledged, interacted and built relationships with clients to stimulate loyalty.
- Connected and engaged with customers to understand styling needs.
- Embraced fashion and understood market trends to articulate in client interactions.
- Supported sales floor, cash wrap and back of house to catalyze daily operations.
- Advised client base of new products and seasonal fashions to increase store sales.
- Exhibited exceptional product knowledge of traditional and recent trends in fashion, continuously exceeding quarterly corporate performance metrics.
- Increased revenue and sales through strategic merchandising, inventory selection and visual display techniques.
- Translated inspiration into action by solving customer styling needs.
- Fostered inclusive environment to make customers feel welcomed.
- Met or exceeded individual financial and credit goals while contributing to store's bottom line.
- Leveraged associate education tools to build product and styling knowledge.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Handled special requests from VIP clients, liaising with personal assistants and private buyers.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
- Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
- Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
- Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
- Modelled some of the outfits to help in marketing product.
- Took part in designing for the company during nairobi fashion week
Education
Associate of Arts - Fashion Design And Production
Evelyn College of Fashion And Design
Maji Mazuri Rd ,Nairobi , Kenya03.2018
Skills
- Pattern Making
- Creative Design
- Project Requirements
- Garment Construction
- Time Management
- Creative Solutions
- Customer Needs Assessments
- Adobe Illustrator
- Cash Register Operations
- Final Sketches
- Vendor Relations
- Multimedia Presentations
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Communications Strategies
- Detail Drawings
- Active Listening
- Marketing Materials
- Professional Relationships
- Store Layouts
- Excellent Oral Communication
- Customer Interaction
- Customer Feedback
- Vendor Contracts
- Digital Printing
- Seasonal Design Planning
- Critical Thinking
- Accounting Records
- Store Opening
- Professional Development
- Modelling
- helping clients with fabric shopping and picking
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Styles by Cheyanne
Mrs. Kerubo Jane
03.2019 - 03.2020
Fashion Designer
Self Employed
12.2017 - 05.2023
Associate of Arts - Fashion Design And Production
Evelyn College of Fashion And Design
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