Avalon Robbins
New York,NY
Summary
Multifaceted creative professional with a BFA in Fashion and Art History from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, blending a strong eye for artistic direction and conceptual design with advanced administrative skills. Experienced in managing complex schedules, coordinating cross-functional teams, and serving as the primary point of contact for clients and vendors in fast-paced, design-driven environments. Adept at supporting both creative development and business operations—curating collections, organizing showrooms, and producing detailed sales and buyer reports. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Excel, and PLM systems, with a talent for translating artistic concepts into organized, actionable outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT DESIGNER
Capelli New York
03.2024 - 03.2025
- Responsible for concept design, trend forecasting, and curating seasonal collections.
- Mastered tech pack creation, printing processes, and showroom design.
- Collaborated with clients, managed buyer meetings, and maintained supplier communication.
- Managed project timelines, organized samples, and handled inventory using PLM systems.
- Scheduled and coordinated manager calendars and meetings.
- Set up rooms for meetings and ensured all materials and resources were in place.
- Acted as the main point of contact for clients and vendors.
- Organized and maintained the office and showroom spaces.
- Collaborated with the sales team and created quarterly sales reports using Microsoft Excel.
- Managed all communications between the sales and design teams to streamline workflow.
- Oversaw and tracked all buyer meetings and quarterly planning schedules.
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
19th & Park Inc.
08.2023 - 09.2023
- Worked on commercial film sets, assisting in talent coordination and equipment management.
- Ensured client confidentiality and professionalism, while supporting team operations on set.
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER
Auris Media - Arc Festival
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Managed talent correspondence and content creation, ensuring all content was optimized for digital platforms.
- Demonstrated strong organizational skills in a high-pressure environment, handling filming and file management.
STYLE ASSOCIATE
Mad Happy
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted with pop-up shop setup, local marketing, and product organization.
- Provided excellent client service and managed point-of-sale systems, maintaining a well-organized showroom.
LEAD STYLING ASSISTANT
Zoe Costello
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Curated stylistic visions for high-profile celebrity projects, coordinating fashion sourcing and managing multiple editorial and production sets.
- Managed schedules, travel, and coordinated a team of interns, ensuring timely fulfillment of tasks.
- Maintained a strong relationship with clients, providing creative solutions for photo shoots and music videos.
RECEPTIONIST
Brazilia Skincare
10.2017 - 08.2019
- Managed spa scheduling and front desk operations in a fast-paced environment.
- Organized and maintained the cleanliness and flow of the spa.
- Tracked product sales and maintained accurate inventory records.
- Acted as the primary point of communication with clients for booking and service coordination.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion and Art History
School of The Art Institute of Chicago
06.2023
Skills
- Fashion Design
- Fashion Manufacturing
- Illustration
- Pattern Making
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Lightroom
- Adobe InDesign
- Premiere Pro
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Content Creation
- Project Management
- Social Media
- Video Editing
- Photography
- Microsoft Suites
- CAD
- Scheduling
- Organization
- Client Relations
- Social-Media Management
- Design strategy
- Presentation design
- Art direction
- Sampling
- Color theory
- Design research
- Production support
- Art conceptualization
- Project management
- Concept development
- Client presentation delivery
- Vendor relationships
- Production methods
Websites
Timeline
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT DESIGNER
Capelli New York
03.2024 - 03.2025
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
19th & Park Inc.
08.2023 - 09.2023
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER
Auris Media - Arc Festival
07.2023 - 08.2023
STYLE ASSOCIATE
Mad Happy
05.2023 - 08.2023
LEAD STYLING ASSISTANT
Zoe Costello
06.2022 - 08.2023
RECEPTIONIST
Brazilia Skincare
10.2017 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion and Art History
School of The Art Institute of Chicago
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