AVERY MCQUEEN
New York,NY
Summary
Avery is an objective-driven individual with a demonstrated understanding of production within the fashion industry. Drawing from years of experience as a freelance stylist and her production experience, she has a unique understanding of the ins-and-outs of creative projects. She is highly skilled in planning and monitoring production schedules and quality standards. Talented in collaborating with team leaders to promote satisfactory delivery of a final product.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Coordinator + Agent Assistant
R3-MGMT
New York, NY
05.2023 - Current
- Provided hands-on support during peak production periods, assisting agents in meeting deadlines
- Created and maintained detailed reports and schedules of all production tasks
- Assisted with negotiations of budgets and accounting production-related tasks. Experienced accomplishing production goals within budget.
- Outreach and collection of image assets for all artists, managing agency's image archive.
- Oversaw quality control procedures throughout the production process to ensure consistent product outputs.
- Robust understanding of the fashion industry demonstrating a thorough knowledge of brands spanning international luxury to independent labels.
Fashion Stylist
Self Employed
New York, NY
05.2020 - 05.2023
- Spearhead wardrobe production, experienced working within an array of budgets. Comprehensive understanding of the importance of accomplishing goals within budget while still delivering a satisfactory final outcome
- Leads all prep work including brand outreach, research and shopping. Coordinate wardrobe logistics from pre to post production. Experience managing interns
- Highly skilled in sample trafficking across domestic and international markets
- Ensure upmost product care, experienced handling high-value garments
- An array of projects spanning commercial, editorial, e-commerce and celebrity
- Select productions include Nike, Supreme, Hugo Boss, Urban Outfitters, Bloomingdales, Puma, Vogue Italia, Harper's Bazaar, i-D to name a few
Sales Associate
Procell Vintage
New York, NY
09.2021 - 09.2022
- High-end vintage store spotlighting 90's apparel and accessories
- Worked in-store with high-profile clientele and their assistants
- Managed quality control of incoming stock, handling high-value vintage articles
- Maintained close communication with store owners and reported a daily breakdown of sales.
Fashion Assistant
Michael Fisher - The Wall Group
10.2018 - 02.2020
- Men's celebrity stylist assistant
- Worked closely in fittings and on-set with clients
- Managed relationships between PR departments and stylist
- Initiated wrap of all borrowed garments
- Assisted on-set for R.M
- Williams and The Hollywood Reporter.
Culture and Feature Writer
Blush Magazine, Fashion Institute of Technology
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Student-run magazine covering fashion, beauty and culture
- Pitched article ideas biannually in a large team environment
- Worked closely with student photographers and stylists to ensure creative alignment.
Education
AAS - Advertising and Marketing Communications -
Fashion Institute of Technology
Skills
- Confident working both independently and collaboratively with an acute attention to detail
- Concise communicator with excellent time management skills
- Well-adept at balancing multiple projects efficiently while working under deadlines
- Strong written and verbal articulator
Timeline
Production Coordinator + Agent Assistant
R3-MGMT
05.2023 - Current
Sales Associate
Procell Vintage
09.2021 - 09.2022
Culture and Feature Writer
Blush Magazine, Fashion Institute of Technology
06.2021 - 01.2022
Fashion Stylist
Self Employed
05.2020 - 05.2023
Fashion Assistant
Michael Fisher - The Wall Group
10.2018 - 02.2020
AAS - Advertising and Marketing Communications -
Fashion Institute of Technology