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Ayasa Acolatse

Designer/Stylist
Philadelphia,PA
Ayasa Acolatse

Summary

Creative design professional offering 20 years of experience in fashion design and ready to wear apparel production. Proven history of successful collaboration with clients, brand managers and executives to deliver seasonal ecommerce lines and specialized projects. Identifies target markets and delivers on emerging trends.

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. My skillset is in Textiles, Forecasting Trends, E-commerce, Looklet Systems, Apparel, Food styling, Prop styling and Studio Production.

Overview

14
years of professional experience

Work History

Walmart

Freelance E-commerce Stylist
03.2020 - Current

Job overview

  • Proficient onset E-commerce Stylist-Organize daily count merchandise and set for virtual-model photography on Looklet e-commerce site to establish expected daily count- Ability to work under extremely fast paced conditions and be flexible to adapt to change within the photography/styling process- Anticipate and resolve creative challenges by using appropriate resources and/or solutions

Hudson's Bay Company

Freelance Fashion Stylist
01.2018 - Current

Job overview

  • Managed merchandise and sets for on-figure, virtual-model and still life product photography shoots on
  • Looklet e-commerce site- Ability to work under extremely fast paced conditions and be flexible to adapt to change within the photography/styling process- Anticipate and resolve creative challenges by using appropriate resources and/or solutions

Ayasa Afi

Designer/Stylist
01.2012 - Current

Job overview

  • Studio-Ripen Studios-Jamie DeMarco Photography- Manage e-commerce photo shoots- Coordinate wardrobe styling for promotional and AD campaigns- Purchase garments and accessories to help clients dress more fashionably for events, and everyday wear- Bring clients ideas and visions from concept to completion
  • Ayasa Afi - Garment construction, measurement determination, and pattern drafting- Draft and sketch detailed renderings, provide stylized mood boards presentations to clients- Research trends and provide corresponding design ideas

Burlington Stores, Inc

Studio Coordinator/Stylist
09.2015 - 02.2020

Job overview

  • Attain weekly production goals with management (1,500 - 2,000 items)- Oversee the organization, dispensing, and preparations of samples- Kept track of samples from arrival to departure- Organize photographer's' set for model shoots- Style on multiple sets mediums throughout the day i.e
  • Model, flats and table top- Handle high end designer merchandise i.e
  • PRADA, GUCCI, GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI

Music Training Center

Assistant Director
08.2010 - 03.2012

Job overview

  • Perform opening and closing duties of the school- Maintain facility cleanliness- Answer high volume of phone calls and handle customer inquiries- Receive payments and provide efficient scheduling for our music instructors- Take inventory for each lesson room in my facility and handle inventory duties for all locations- Provide tour of the facility to gain potential students

Masona Media

Wardrobe Image Consultant
01.2009 - 01.2010

Job overview

  • Assisting in the development of artist with regards to image and vocal training- Analyzing and reviewing vocal arrangements for recording sessions- Coordinated with other department regarding artist features, marketing plans, single release and photoshoots- Provided additional administrative support when needed in daily tasks; phones, scheduling, expensesand travel- Organize press kits and pitched company services to various media outlets to obtain sponsorship
  • Showroom Temp for Market Week

The Donna Karan Company, LLC

02.2009 - 09.2009

Job overview

  • Present seamless clothing presentation for various buyers- Knowledge of the fabrics, accessories and overall looks for each model and collection- Coordinated each model with the garment/look that looks best on her- Arrange the showroom in the designated order multiple times a day

Education

Parsons The New School For Design
Yellowbrick.com

Business Certificate from Business
09.2023

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Bachelor of Science from Business
06.2004

Skills

  • Marketing
  • Microsoft Office
  • Social Media
  • Public Speaking
  • Management
  • Leadership
  • Written Communication
  • Presentation Skills
  • Data Entry
  • Communication
  • Maintaining Clean Work Areas
  • Laptop and Mobile Device Use
  • Coordinate Racks
  • Tool Retrieval
  • Display Set-Up
  • Dress Mannequins

Timeline

Freelance E-commerce Stylist

Walmart
03.2020 - Current

Freelance Fashion Stylist

Hudson's Bay Company
01.2018 - Current

Studio Coordinator/Stylist

Burlington Stores, Inc
09.2015 - 02.2020

Designer/Stylist

Ayasa Afi
01.2012 - Current

Assistant Director

Music Training Center
08.2010 - 03.2012

The Donna Karan Company, LLC
02.2009 - 09.2009

Wardrobe Image Consultant

Masona Media
01.2009 - 01.2010

Parsons The New School For Design

Business Certificate from Business

Drexel University

Bachelor of Science from Business

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