CHIVON PARKS
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Creative fashion professional who values innovative fashion without compromising the ultimate goal of increasing retail revenue. Highly experienced with showcasing a plethora of design, including but not limited to; Outerwear, Sportswear, Activewear, Swimwear, Medical Scrubs while leading teams, and bringing forth new and innovative product.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Designer
Barco Uniforms Inc.
Gardena , CA
1/7/19 - Current
- Developed design deliverables that elevated, differentiated and functioned on-brand and on-strategy.
- Created over 30 concepts either by hand or with assistance of computer programs in annually.
- Planned project concepts by researching and studying information.
- Maintained Medical design knowledge by attending various workshops, professional society gatherings, and meetings.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Incorporated design changes based on feedback from project teams
- Helped company advance industry standing by creating innovative concept designs
- Obtained approval of concepts by submitting rough drafts to management or to client
Senior Designer
A Little Something Extra
Los Angeles , CA
06.2017 - 01.2019
- Design collections for all categories, specializing in Outerwear, Swimwear, Athleisure .
Develop Trend, Concept and Color for the season. - Created Mood Boards, Design Concept packets, and Roll out.
- Composed seasonal write ups per collection.
- Managed Design team from Assistant to Designer level.
- Reported directly to the VP of design and CEO.
- Delivered seasonal direction, and collection inspiration.
- Managed send out and receipts of production tech packs.
- Attended fittings, and worked closely with lead fit technician.
- Corrected design specifications, and made pattern adjustments.
- Supervised 6 household staff, contractors and vendors
- Gained Leverage in Plus Size Department increased sales by 38%
- Helped company advance industry standing by creating innovative concept designs
Senior Designer Outlet
BEBE
Los Angeles , CA
09.2009 - 06.2017
- Designed collections for Outerwear, Sportswear separates (both day and evening) Developed Trend, Concept and Color of the season.
- Created Mood Boards, and forecasting packet alongside Design Director for seasonal direction, and collection inspiration.
- Sourced fabrics, and trims.
- Traveled overseas to work with vendors, source fabrics, and trends.
- Managed Assistant and Associate designers in accordance to appropriate categories.
- Created Tech Packs, Sample Work orders, and BOMs.
- Attended fittings, and worked closely with pre-production, and pattern maker teams.
- Communicated with Vendors, and Suppliers, both domestic and international Prepared samples for monthly "Nail It"/ Line Review.
- Coordinated the design process for multiple brands from concept sketches through final adoption.
- Created innovative design tools and strategies for presenting merchandise.
- Worked with technical design and product management to ensure design packages were accurate and complete.
- Developed seasonal merchandise assortment to improve category depth and breadth.
- Followed up on missing samples with sample specialists and buyers.
- Shopped the competition regularly to identify value offerings.
- Clearly communicated design revisions to all members of the fashion team.
- Grew Outerwear business in less than a year, with seasonal sell thru of 71.9% Began as an Associate Designer in 2009, was promoted twice to become Senior Designer.
Production Manager
Genevieve Productions
Los Angeles , CA
03.2003 - 03.2015
- Collaborated Designers and Production staff of fashion show planning, design, and concept.
- Managed backstage organization, collection management, dresser flow.
- Managed run of show.
- Called Show from back of house with Event Coordinator Attended and participated in extensive rehearsals for the fashion show.
- Coordinated set design, propping and decoration in conjunction with photo art directors.
- Managed all calendar, inventory , and history of all productions assigned
Senior Technical Designer
Rock and Republic Enterprises, Inc
Culver City , CA
03.2007 - 08.2008
- Created tech packs, garment specs, and, construction detail for Collection Assisted Development, Design, and Production departments with specs, detailed call outs and proto revisions.
- Communicated daily with overseas vendors regarding fit comments, corrections, grading, and wear testing samples.
- Organized proto and production sample line reviews and maintained a signature logging system for outgoing vendor comments.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Fashion Design and Merchandising
The Art Institute/California Design College
Los Angeles, CA2004
Skills
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Full Circle Citrix
- Momentis
- Web PDM
- Adobe Suite
- MS Office
- Trend Forecasting
- Collection Development/Management
- Hand Illustrations
- Organization and Time Management
- Teambuilding
- Planning and Coordination
- Self-Motivated
- Flexible and Adaptable
Timeline
Senior Designer
A Little Something Extra
06.2017 - 01.2019
Senior Designer Outlet
BEBE
09.2009 - 06.2017
Senior Technical Designer
Rock and Republic Enterprises, Inc
03.2007 - 08.2008
Production Manager
Genevieve Productions
03.2003 - 03.2015
Senior Designer
Barco Uniforms Inc.
1/7/19 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Fashion Design and Merchandising
The Art Institute/California Design College
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