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Colleen Mattia

Chester Springs,PA

Summary

Proven leader and manager in Footwear, Accessory, GWP and Textile designs at Lilly Pulitzer, adept in leveraging creative vision and teamwork to elevate brand recognition and drive market trends. Skilled in CAD illustrations and concept development, I've significantly boosted sales, grew the department and managed junior designers, showcasing a blend of innovative design and collaborative success.

Creative design professional offering 20 years of experience in fashion and textile design, footwear, accessories and GWP production. Proven history of successful collaboration with vendors, managers and cross-functional teams to deliver seasonal lines and specialized projects. Identifies with target markets and emerging trends.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Experienced Office Management and Clerical Professional optimizing productivity, efficiency and service quality across various environments. Highly dependable, ethical and reliable. Works effectively with cross-functional teams in ensuring operational and service excellence.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr Fashion Designer, Footwear, Accessories, GWPs

Lilly Pulitzer
04.2018 - 04.2024
  • Optimized product assortment by analyzing sales data, identifying opportunities for improvement based on customer preferences and trends.
  • Lead junior designers, fostering collaborative and productive working environment for creativity to thrive.
  • Elevated brand recognition by developing innovative and trendsetting fashion designs appealing to brand's position.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by collaborating closely with production teams to ensure high-quality standards were met.
  • Boosted sales with design of creative and elevated gift with purchase items that resonated with target audiences.
  • Sketched artistic and fresh designs for consideration.
  • Designed seasonal styles according to upcoming trends and key color palettes.
  • Used drawing and computer-aided design cads to develop ideas and communicate strategies to others.
  • Collaborated with vendors and product development regarding market trends and design stories to create strong collections.
  • Oversaw successful seasonal collection launches, coordinating efforts across design, production, and marketing teams to achieve desired results.
  • Proactively addressed potential issues in style construction during development stages, preventing costly errors later in production.
  • Produced high-quality mockups for management approval during the sample design process, saving time on revisions later down the line.

Fashion Designer, Footwear, Accessories, GWPs

Lilly Pulitzer
07.2011 - 04.2018

Associate Fashion Designer, Footwear, Accessories

Lilly Pulitzer
07.2008 - 07.2011

Textile Designer

Lilly Pulitzer
05.2004 - 07.2008
  • Developed innovative design prints and patterns for continued brand recognition and customer engagement.

Credit Associate

Lilly Pulitzer
01.2001 - 05.2004
  • Managed sensitive client information securely and confidentially, adhering to all applicable data protection regulations and company policies.
  • Supported sales team efforts by providing valuable insights into customer credit profiles, facilitating more informed decisions.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing client inquiries and resolving issues related to their credit applications promptly.

Office Coordinator

Acme Markets, Inc
06.1994 - 02.2004
  • Provided administrative support to management and facilitated a positive work environment by providing support with daily tasks as needed to promote productivity across the organization.
  • Reconciled account files and daily cash balances and maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Participated in workshops and in-service meetings to enhance personal growth and professional development.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Design

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Skills

  • Fashion and Textile design
  • Management
  • Business Growth
  • Professionalism
  • Creative Vision
  • Customer Service
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Sketch Illustrations
  • Graphic Design
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Ned Graphics
  • Microsoft Office Suite

Timeline

Sr Fashion Designer, Footwear, Accessories, GWPs

Lilly Pulitzer
04.2018 - 04.2024

Fashion Designer, Footwear, Accessories, GWPs

Lilly Pulitzer
07.2011 - 04.2018

Associate Fashion Designer, Footwear, Accessories

Lilly Pulitzer
07.2008 - 07.2011

Textile Designer

Lilly Pulitzer
05.2004 - 07.2008

Credit Associate

Lilly Pulitzer
01.2001 - 05.2004

Office Coordinator

Acme Markets, Inc
06.1994 - 02.2004

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Design

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Colleen Mattia