Michelle Monte
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About
Experienced creative professional, freelance designer, personal wardrobe stylist/shopper, and leader dedicated to working hard and going above and beyond for any employer or client. I strive for excellence in all aspects of my career and my passion drives me to achieve it! I am eager to utilize my skills and creativeness. I know I have what it takes to be a part of your wonderful company!
Graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Fashion 2010 at the International Academy of Design & Technology and obtained an Associates Degree in Business Administration in 2006 at the College of Lake County. I am known for my excellent hard working ethics, creativeness, leadership skills, attention to detail, superb fashion styling, freelance design, illustrating, fashion show coordinating, working on sets at photo shoots, and being fashion forward! I am open for opportunities where I can utilize my talents, expand my skills whether its working from home, in a creative or fashion field, being able be a part of a wonderful company for years to come is what i’m looking for!
SKILLS
Time Management, Multi-tasking, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook , and Social Media experience, Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator experience, Basic knowledge of Adobe Indesign, Web PDM, Salesforce, and Gerber (Pattern Making program).
FASHION EXPERIENCES
Designing, sewing, pattern drafting, sketching/illustrating, basic photography, knowledge of advertising, marketing, social media networking, photo retouching, working within layers on adobe photoshop & illustrator, creating mock-ups & mood boards, print designs, creating creative concepts/layouts/lookbooks, implementing data through web content, copy writing, trend researching, consistently working with hardline & softline products, fashion show coordinating, personal shopping/styling, visual merchandising, and making time to complete volunteer work. -
Education
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Bachelor of Fine Arts Fashion DesignInternational Academy of Design & Technology2006 - 2010
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Associates Business AdministrationCollege of Lake County2003 - 2006
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Experience
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Freelance Designer/ Personal Wardrobe Stylist & ShopperFreelanceUnited StatesNov 2008 - Apr 2020 (11 years 5 months)• Took clients ideas and visions from concept to completion
• Researched trends and provided design ideas to present to clients.
• Drafted and sketched detailed renderings, provided stylized mood boards, and fabric ideas to present to the clients.
• Took photos along with Photo Retouching if necessary, as well as, created flats, mock-ups, and Illustrations on Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop for Design.
• Garment Construction, Measurement Determination, and Pattern Drafting.
• Organized wardrobes and closets, provided personal shopping, stylish tips and tricks for clients to utilize in everyday life, and created stylized concept photos and mood boards for future styling
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Photo Shoot Stylist Assistant/Employee Services PersonnelLtd. CommoditiesBannockburn, ILOct 2012 - Jun 2014 (1 year 8 months)• Implemented creative concepts and product set-ups according to merchandise objectives and sale strategy promotional standards.
• Reviewed merchandise for completeness prior to shooting and provided product styling and touch-ups if needed.
• Consistently pulled products (hardline & softline), organized, and cared for all PO Samples, maintained inventory of products, and fulfilled administrative duties as needed.
• Helped in the selection process regarding props and backgrounds for shots in order to complement the product and were appropriate in terms of scale, style and function.
• Conducted shopping when needed for trendy pieces to use in sets or on figure.
• Maintained an open and professional communication with members from Advertising, Merchandising, and other creative teams ensuring products were picture perfect for Catalog and Web. And, worked with Event Management and Human Resources to help ease the workflow.
• Worked consistently in Excel to implement data information, verified and placed special event food/product orders, scanned documents, and followed schedules on Microsoft Outlook. -
Sewing SpecialistDimension DesignGlenview, ILMar 2011 - Nov 2011 (8 months)• Sewing, Measuring, Calculating, Mending, and Inspect work to insure problems do not occur.
• Repaired and made alterations to designs after fit process.
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Supervisor/Visual Merchandiser/Fashion Show CoordinatorA'GaciGurnee, ILApr 2010 - Jun 2010 (2 months)• Completed styling initiatives for wall sets, tables, and mannequins that were eye catching.
• Weekly engaged in photography to keep track of executed styles.
• Answered phones, completed sales reports, implemented data, kept track of important files and inventory on a daily basis.
• Open and closed store, made bank deposits, and reconciled the registers.
• Conducted check in list to ensure items were properly returned, tagged, and put back on the sales floor after fashion events. -
Handbag & Accessories Design InternshipFashion ExpressLincolnshire, ILSep 2009 - Nov 2009 (2 months)• Researched the latest fashion trends and advertisements via Internet, magazines, and shopping, came up with creative concept names that were applied towards ideas for handbags.
• Executed product photography, trained interns, organized sample room, and inputted information for vendor requests in Web PDM program.
• Searched and inspected products for damages and prepared images for catalog presentation.
• Created Mood/Story Boards and drafted/sketched detailed renderings of handbags.
• Completed mock-ups, retouched photos, navigated and edited layers within images, conceptualized patterns of Handbags & Accessories in Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator.
• Completed new market sample books that shipped to vendors in New York and California. -
Manager/Design Assistant/Visual MerchandiserMilana'sBuffalo Grove, ILFeb 2005 - Jun 2009 (4 years 4 months)• Open and Closed store, reconciled the register, made bank deposits, prepared schedules, kept track of important records, and maintained company payroll.
• Handled data entry, files, Accounts Payable & Receivable, and Visual Merchandising displays.
• Bought, ordered, and inspected soft-line products from vendors to sell in the shop.
• Assisted the graphic designer with the management of the company’s website by implementing pictures, maintaining a visual appearance, updating product information, creating advertisements, within the shop, and direct mail, as well as approved, and proof read information.
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