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Jennifer Trussler

Macomb,MI

Summary

Highly motivated & Consistent performer with experience in developing relationships with diverse customer base. Goal-focused professional, driven to maximize sales by leveraging extensive knowledge of market trends, design, and home fashion products. Ready to apply skills and over 20 years of experience to challenging new role at Gardner White.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Independent Consultant

Rodan & Fields
, MI
05.2014 - Current
  • Coach, motivate, lead, & inspire a successful team of over 250+ women & men on a daily basis.
  • Met and exceeded sales goals with a focus on creating loyal customers & recruiting, resulting in a personal organizational volume of over 1 million through 2017-2021.
  • Personable nature, converse easily to build affective relationships with others -Creativity with sales techniques and marketing schemes -Experience in-person presentations & over the phone sales.
  • Analyze customer skin to assess conditions and skin type and suggest products and treatments.
  • Help customers feel relaxed and comfortable through conversation and personal relatability.
  • Promote additional products and services to increase sales numbers and revenue with diverse selection.
  • Develop community reputation through commitment to customer satisfaction and strong client relationships.
  • Host events with potential customers & develop relationships within the community & other entrepreneurs.

Women's Designer

Carhartt, Inc.
Dearborn, MI
02.2007 - 08.2015
  • Was responsible for creating & presenting design concepts and seasonal design inspiration for Women’s new product opportunities.
  • Managed all aspects of the design process, which included product direction, fabric & trim selection, color palette, board creation, design, sketching, specifications and fit.
  • Established & maintained design standards that aligned with the Carhartt DNA & adhered to the Carhartt Mission/Vision/Legacy.
  • Collaborated with other resources within Product Design & Development team; Contract & consultants, Trim, Fabric, Technical Design, Graphics & Marketing on a daily basis.
  • Worked closely with the Category Managers to create seasonal product assortment.
  • Developed seasonal presentation materials/boards and prototype samples.
  • Shopped competitively at retail for trend & market research.
  • Communicated design direction & BOM’s to Technical Designers for the creation of product specs.
  • Daily communication with overseas & domestic vendors on costing, & construction from proto type stage, sales sample stage, and through to production.
  • Utilized trend resources to provide direction for fabric, trim and color for seasonal development.
  • Attended print shows, and purchased artwork from studios.
  • Pitched plaid, print and graphic direction seasonally.
  • Negotiated with vendors on availability, product specifications, distribution, delivery deadlines and price.
  • Led aesthetic vision and creation of new fashion products.
  • Communicated with photographers and stylists on Marketing photo shoots to effectively showcase the Carhartt brand on e-commerce sites.
  • Developed seasonal merchandise assortment to improve category depth and breadth.
  • Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.

Assistant Manager

Club Monaco
Troy, MI
08.2006 - 02.2007
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current on-brand knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Directed merchandising, promotion and brand loyalty efforts for business segment with greatest sales volume.
  • Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
  • Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
  • Reduced financial discrepancies by monitoring credit card sales and deposits.
  • Reviewed sales and gross profit reports to determine options for increasing market growth.
  • Mentored sales team in applying effective sales techniques and delivering top-notch customer service.
  • Exceeded sales goals and accomplished business objectives by inspiring staff and promoting target initiatives.
  • Conducted weekly staff meetings to motivate staff members, address concerns and questions, plan improvements, and evaluate progress toward goals.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
  • Verified inventory counts remained within monthly tolerance levels and compiled financial data in compliance with budget.
  • Established and optimized schedules to keep coverage and service in line with forecasted demands.
  • Assessed job applications and made hiring recommendations to bring in top candidates for key vacancies.
  • Increased sales revenues by promoting complementary products and educating customers about store promotions.
  • Monitored security and handled incidents calmly.
  • Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.

Associate Designer

Dillards Inc
Little Rock, AR
06.2004 - 08.2006
  • Successfully launched new Daywear & Sleepwear private label brand; Jasmine & Ginger.
  • Designed private label Daywear, Foundation & Sleepwear silhouettes and presented them to buyers.
  • Sent sketches out to domestic & overseas vendors, to receive them and set up fittings with Technical Designers.
  • Attended fittings, and traveled internationally/domestically to vendors when needed.
  • Traveled to print shows, and did seasonal trend shopping with Creative Designer.
  • Approved all lab dips, and strike off's pertaining to my brands & communicated with vendors on a daily basis through email and conference calls.
  • Approved artwork, and color direction on all CAD's.
  • Worked in WebPDM to complete Bill Of Materials (BOM's), for all full-package styles.
  • Helped create seasonal product lines to drive brand growth.
  • Applied knowledge of structure to complete high quality designs with Sourcing team.
  • Developed design deliverables that elevated, differentiated and functioned on-brand and on-strategy.
  • Prepared seasonal concept boards and mock ups of form and color.
  • Developed and maintained deep understanding of current market conditions.
  • Fabricated sample garments for review by senior design staff.
  • Organized samples, documents and supplies to facilitate smooth team operations.
  • Revised pieces with adjustments to fit, construction and materials.
  • Prepared and managed presentation walls covering seasonal lines.
  • Completed hand sketches of potential designs using artistic skills and understanding of desired direction to overseas vendors.
  • Helped develop fabric and trim designs for in-progress pieces.
  • Maintained Intimate design knowledge by attending various workshops in the US & abroad, professional society gatherings, and meetings.

CAD Designer

Golden Touch Imports
New York City, NY
11.2003 - 06.2004
  • Merchandised all prints & graphics for Women's, Girl's, Junior, and Plus sizes.
  • Presented them to Merchandiser's, and created Design boards for Showroom.
  • Worked with Technical Designers and attended model fittings when needed.
  • Accounts included but not limited to JC Penny, Walmart, Charming Shops, Wet Seal & Kohl’s.
  • Designed silhouettes and graphic designs using Adobe Photoshop & U4ia programs.
  • Developed CAD drawings from hand sketches, verbal instructions from both customers & buyers.
  • Supported Sourcing, Technical Design, Design, & Buying team throughout entire design process to update details of each project.

Executive Design Assistant

Bill Blass
New York City, NY
08.2003 - 11.2003
  • Conducted market research to understand trends and customer preferences.
  • Obtained approval of concepts by submitting rough drafts to management or to client.
  • Developed design deliverables that elevated, differentiated and functioned on-brand and on-strategy.
  • Handled communication with clients by answering telephone calls and responding to emails and official letters.
  • Ordered samples from vendors to handle presentation creation activities.
  • Gathered and bought materials needed to successfully complete projects in showroom.

Education

Bachelors Degree - Apparel Design, Art

Central Michigan University

Stoll - IBO Hand Flat knitting Course - undefined

Speech & Public Speaking

Dale Carnegie Course
Troy, MI
10.2015

Design & Merchandising - Fashion Design Pathway

University of East London
London, United Kingdom
05.2003

Skills

  • Product expertise
  • Sales Development
  • Analysis & Evaluation
  • Team Leadership & Development
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Good Telephone Etiquette
  • Self-Motivated
  • Problem-Solving
  • Attention to Detail
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Apparel Design
  • Garment construction

Accomplishments

PTO President - Shawnee Elementary School, Macomb, MI

2018/2019 - 2019/2020 School Year


Assistant Cheer Coach - Freshman

Shelby Lions Football Club - OMYFA

Timeline

Independent Consultant

Rodan & Fields
05.2014 - Current

Women's Designer

Carhartt, Inc.
02.2007 - 08.2015

Assistant Manager

Club Monaco
08.2006 - 02.2007

Associate Designer

Dillards Inc
06.2004 - 08.2006

CAD Designer

Golden Touch Imports
11.2003 - 06.2004

Executive Design Assistant

Bill Blass
08.2003 - 11.2003

Bachelors Degree - Apparel Design, Art

Central Michigan University

Stoll - IBO Hand Flat knitting Course - undefined

Speech & Public Speaking

Dale Carnegie Course

Design & Merchandising - Fashion Design Pathway

University of East London

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