oliver sim fashion designer j fowler continued page 2 made successful transition accessories apparel fastpaced highly demanding environment improved productivity quality implementing sound organizational principles formerly chaotic environment planned efficient production schedule arranged client fittings markets across us worked maintain positive employee morale period financial difficulty company derek vander inc new york ny designer manufacturer upscale womens coats assistant designer 19951997 initially hired assistant designer responsibility creating samples subsequently assumed numerous additional responsibilities including assisting sales team sending samples coordinating order entry designing promotional marketing materials established inhouse graphic design creative services department providing company greater flexibility reducing costs belasco theater new york ny costume cutter 19941995 worked head draper cut construct sew final alterations new garments original production francis drakes strange days created replacement period pieces scrooge also alteredrepaired costumes production cyman tableware new york ny assistant designer played key role design production upscale bridge market sportswearcareer wear accountabilities included designing producing samples private labelcatalog offerings pattern grading new additions line creating archive designs flatsketching collections experience managerassistant managerassociate graphic design production krasmer tiemakerstailors visual merchandiser elizabethans stores inc awards honors twotime winner best daywear fashion institute new york 1994 education fashion institute ny millinery technique hammond college ny apparel design