Tara Lee Designs

Tara Louis-Wyatt

Salem, OR 97306

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 -Woodburn, OR 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.