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Independent Deisgner and Logistics Coworker/ Forklift Operator/ Gate Keeper for IKEA

Susan Wilson

Chicago, IL
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    Seeking an assistant designer or fashion illustration position, offering advance drawing skills, proficiency in Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop, previous design experience, a team player as well as excellent leadership skills.

  • Education
    • Bachelor Degree of Fine Arts Fashion Design
      Cazenovia College
      2007 - 2011
      Graduated Cum Laude, All College Honors Study Abroad Canterbury Christ Church University, Canterbury, UK - Fall 2009
    • Diploma
      Niskayuna High School
      2003 - 2007
  • Experience
    • Logistics Coworker, Forklift Operator, and Gate Keeper
      IKEA
      Schaumburg, IL
      Nov 2014 - Present (11 years 7 months)
      *Experience driving and operating a Counterbalance Forklift and a Powered Pallet Jack.
      *Experience in Quality control: processing shipments, unloading and checking the trucks for load quality issues, processing over deliveries and under deliveries, data entry and communication with the supply and shipping companies.
      *Experience in Inventory, Processing Damages and Quality issues.
      *Excellent replenishment skills and efficient work ethic.
    • Sales Associate
      Gap Inc.
      Schaumburg, IL
      Nov 2014 - Feb 2016 (1 year 3 months)
    • Visual Merchandiser
      IKEA
      Schaumburg, IL
      Jun 2014 - Nov 2014 (5 months)
    • Assistant Visual Merchandiser, Assistant Stock Lead and Sales Associate
      Gap Inc./Banana Republic
      Apr 2012 - Jun 2014 (2 years 2 months)
      *Assist Merchandise Placement Supervisor and Lead in roll outs and floor sets. (Dress Mannequins, hang wall paper and pictures, paint, change fixtures, reorganize merchandise, create color stories and interesting displays using the concept book).
      *Assist other managers at the cashwrap, in the fitting rooms or on the floor by providing excellent customer service.
      *Certified to process shipment, transfers and inventory.
    • Assistant Designer / Intern
      Paul Carroll
      Feb 2012 - Dec 2012 (10 months)
      * Assist the head designer in all aspects from conceptualization, through production to the finished product.
      * Develop Sketches and Illustrations
      * Draft Patterns and create Drapes
      * Source Materials (Fabrics, Embellishments, and Trims)
      * Dye Fabric
      * Embroider pieces
      * Create new textures (silk feathers)
      * Construct Samples and final garments
      * Assist fittings
      * Help with photoshoots
    • Personal Assistant
      David Zyla
      Mar 2012 - Sep 2012 (6 months)
      *Proficient in website organization and creation using 1&1 internet
      *Fluent in multitasking.
      *Able to run errands in an efficient and timely manner.
      *Provide excellent assistance, and remain flexible.
      *Organized, responsible, and self motivated.
    • Recovery Team Leader
      Macy's
      Oct 2011 - Jan 2012 (3 months)
      * A supervisory position that manages a team of Recovery Associates to achieve their performance objectives.
      * General organization of merchandise in a given department, including folding, hanging and stacking merchandise and ensuring that it is on the correct fixture within the department
      * Clear merchandise from fitting rooms, and ensure that it is returned to the proper area of the department or store
      * Execute Macy's merchandising standards, and maintain a clean, neat and easy to shop selling floor
      * Adaptable and flexible to working in all departments and areas of the store
      * Provide friendly customer service to all customers by answering questions
      * Provide training and coach recovery team associates
      * Assist with, and supervise workload throughout the store in conjunction with Team Manager
    • Fashion Design Intern
      Jenny Yoo Collection
      May 2010 - Aug 2010 (3 months)
      * Design a collection, gather inspirations, information on trends, create sketches
      * Attend Fittings and steam garments
      * Attend weekly meetings/presentations, collection meetings and photoshoots
      * Store windows and floor sets/displays
      * Mail swatch requests, file folders and client accounts.
    • Sales Associate
      EXPRESS
      May 2008 - Aug 2008 (3 months)
      Provide Great customer service, Stock, Floor Sets and displays
      Have an attention to detail and great organizational skills.
      Attentive, positive and friendly.
    • Intern
      Fancy Schmancy
      Oct 2006 - Feb 2007 (4 months)
      * Create Sketches for design inspiration
      * Provide great customer service both on the floor and at the register
      * Organization of merchandise, floor sets, and displays
  • Awards

    Honors Program 2009-2011

    Dean List- Fall 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010-Spring 2011

    FRESH: exhibited at the TECH Gardens in Syracuse, NY

    Crouse Hospital Benefit Fashion Show- Spring 2009

    Annual Cazenovia College Fashion Show - Spring 2009, 2010, and 2011

  • Industries
    • Apparel
    • Retail
  • Skills
    • Design Research
    • Fashion Design
    • Illustration
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