Christina Belle Dickens
Orem,UT
Summary
Dynamic entrepreneur and fashion designer with a proven track record of innovative brand development at Foreign Denim. Skilled in organizational structuring and creative design, I excel in leadership and complex problem solving. Fluent in Hebrew, my career is highlighted by successful collaborations and a keen customer focus, significantly enhancing brand visibility and engagement. Emphasis on exceptional customer service.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder, Fashion Designer
Foreign Denim
Petaluma, California
01.2018 - Current
- I launched my brand in 2018, while living in Tel Aviv, Israel. Foreign Denim is a sustainable clothing brand. I created a brand identity, connected with suppliers, established a social media presence, and created custom, hand made designs.
- I opened a store during the summer of 2019.
- Established design integrity and best strategy for multiple brands.
- Collaborated with other fashion brands and local businesses
- Constructed and styled garments by hand and by machines.
- Collaborated with photographers and stylists to effectively capture the Foreign Denim label and merchandising standards.
Server
J Christopher Galleries
Atlanta, GA
08.2024 - 01.2026
- Filled condiments and napkin containers during slack periods.
- Assisted in training new servers.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
- Implemented feedback from customers to improve service quality and menu offerings.
- Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.
- Took reservations and to-go orders to streamline process for both customer and restaurant.
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients, and preparation methods.
- Addressed complaints to kitchen staff and served replacement items.
- Delivered food orders promptly and courteously.
- Explained menu options to guests, offered suggestions and took orders for food and beverages.
Maintenance
Costco
Atlanta, GA
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Ensured the maintenance of all equipment including periodic inspections, preventive maintenance, and calibration activities.
- Maintained records of scheduled maintenance activities.
- Performed maintenance on equipment and machinery.
- Communicated regularly with maintenance staff about necessary repairs or scheduled maintenance tasks.
- Managed equipment inventory and maintenance needs.
- Operated the scrubber.
- Assisted customers.
- Maintained the indoor and outdoor of the facility.
Server
Asahi Sushi & Grill Restaurant
Orem, UT
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Trained new employees to perform duties by showing how to use the computer system, prepare certain dishes and tricks to keep them from being overwhelmed.
- Communicated effectively with patrons to establish preferences and dietary restrictions and make food and beverage recommendations.
- Developed rapport with guests and assisted in generating repeat business by providing exceptional customer service.
Experience With Groups of Young People
Self Employed Mentor
Various , In And Out Of The US
05.2014 - 02.2022
- In Costa Rica I worked at a treatment center for women with drug/alcohol addictions, who also had children under 5 years old. I was responsible for taking care of the children, while the mothers were in their classes. I set up lesson plans for the older ones each day, planned many art projects, and helped with meal time.
- In Guatemala I worked at a center for children, who were all living in great poverty and with neglectful or addicted parents. I taught English in a classroom for the older children (9-14) in the program. The other classroom was the younger children and the children with mental and learning disabilities. I enjoyed spending time with them, laughing and playing. Sometimes we would play games and I would bring them art projects. I would also attend the staff on house visits. We checked the condition of the home and the parents. Home conditions were very challenging. I felt honored to give them love, laughter, attention, and education. Things they were not going at home.
- In Utah, I came to schools to teach Fashion. These were seventh graders, in a career class, who learn about different careers each week. I woulds come to teach each class period that day. I tell the students a brief history of my experience and education in fashion and then taught on a topic I believed would engage and excite them for the exercises I planned.
Stylist
Self Employed Services
Tel Aviv, Israel
01.2016 - 07.2018
- Met with designers, photographers, and hair/makeup to create a concept for brand photo shoots.
- Styling for fashion brands (look books, social media, and editorials), Art/Fashion book in Berlin, and various projects for photographers and industry professionals.
- Created mood boards, vision boards, and cultural reference boards to communicate my ideas and plans to designers, photographers, and the rest of the team.
- Created all "total looks" for the models in the shoot.
- Discovered new designers.
- Collaborated in art and fashion.
Fashion Retail and Product Development
Ruby Star Studio
Tel Aviv, Israel
02.2017 - 12.2017
- Identified product problems and strengths and collected data on customer experience to compile into sales reports.
- Oversaw the complete product development lifecycle from concept through production.
- Managed the inventory of parts, metals, and precious stones used to design ad assemble the jewelry.
- Worked closely with the craftsmen in creating the final product.
- Managed all returns and exchanges. Repaired all of the damaged, broken, and/or worn pieces for the customers.
- Designed and created small collections.
- Customer Service.
- Worked with stylists and assisted them in choosing jewelry for an upcoming photo shoot.
- Increased revenue through product improvements. There were less defects and repairs customers were brining back. The quality of the jewelry improved.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design
Academy of Art University
San Francisco, CA05.2018
High School Diploma -
Viewpoint School
Calabasas, CA06.2007
Fashion Design Certification -
Otis College of Art And Design
Los Angeles, CA06.2006
Some College (No Degree) -
UC Boulder
Boulder, COSome College (No Degree) -
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts - Pasadena
Pasadena, CASkills
- Entrepreneurial and Innovative
- Organizational Structuring
- Goal Setting
- Relationship and Team Building
- Leadership and People Development
- Complex Problem Solving
- Project Management
- Computer Skills: editing, word/excel docs
- Fluent Hebrew Speaker (with reading and writing)
- Conversational Russian Speaker
- Some Spanish
- interior and Fashion Design
- Styling and Curating
- Drawing Skills
- Creative Ideas for Classroom Participation
- Personable
- Self-Starter
- Recruitment and hiring
- Customer focus
Education and Training
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Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Russian
Professional
Hebrew
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Maintenance
Costco
09.2024 - 01.2025
Server
J Christopher Galleries
08.2024 - 01.2026
Server
Asahi Sushi & Grill Restaurant
02.2022 - 04.2022
Founder, Fashion Designer
Foreign Denim
01.2018 - Current
Fashion Retail and Product Development
Ruby Star Studio
02.2017 - 12.2017
Stylist
Self Employed Services
01.2016 - 07.2018
Experience With Groups of Young People
Self Employed Mentor
05.2014 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design
Academy of Art University
High School Diploma -
Viewpoint School
Fashion Design Certification -
Otis College of Art And Design
Some College (No Degree) -
UC Boulder
Some College (No Degree) -
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts - Pasadena
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