Tara Lee Designs

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Tara Louis-Wyatt

Salem, OR 97306

TaraLeeDesigns@hotmail.com

503-881-0610

EDUCATION

The Art Institute of Portland- Portland, OR                                                                        Oct. 05-Dec. 07

  •   Associates of Arts-Apparel Accessory Design
  •  Graduated: December 14, 2007

 

EXHIBITIONS

  The Art Institute of Portland Holiday Bazaar- Portland, OR                                                      Dec. 2007

  •  Designed, produced and sold handmade jewelry.

 

 The Art Institute of Portland Fashion Show- Portland, OR                                                         June 2007

  •   Designed, and produced a collection of natural  stone jewelry for display at the fashion    show.

 The Art Institute of Portland Holiday Bazaar- Portland, OR                                                        Dec. 2006

  •   Designed, produced and sold handmade jewelry.

 

INTERNSHIP

Tiffany Thomas- Portland, OR                                                                                                   June 07-Oct. 07

  • Production Assistant

·         Provided design input

·         Trend research

·         Produced handmade jewelry

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

Ann Taylor Factory  Apr 08-present

 

  •  Sales Lead 
·  Key holder
·  Opening and closing the store
·  Customer service
·  Leading the team in making successful numbers and service
·  Maintenance of merchandise on sales floor, process and place new merchandise 

 

Dava Bead & Trade- Portland, OR   Oct 07-Feb 08

 

  •  Sales Associate
·         Assist customers with merchandise selection

·         Produce samples and displays of new product

 

 

Bebe-Portland, OR                                                                                                                      Aug. 05-Jan. 08

  • Sales Specialist/Senior Support

·         Provided top customer service and develop a personal clientele

·         Support sales staff and management

·         Maintenance of merchandise on sales floor, process and place new merchandise

·         Demonstrate leadership and implement company standards

·         Visual merchandising and mannequin placement 

 

                                                                                           


 

DESIGN SKILLS

·         Design original collections using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.

·         Understanding of materials such as leathers, textiles, hardware, stone and metals.

·         Ability to create concepts, trend forecasting, color stories and technical flats.

·         Significant knowledge of eyewear, handbags, footwear, belts, hats and jewelry.