Hi, I’m
Kellsie Costigan
Cherry Hill,NJ
Overview
10
years of professional experience
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Boxbar x Chick InvitationsPhiladelphia, PA
Manager
06.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Understand luxury customer lifestyle, product, and brand story
- Strong knowledge of business practices and services beyond what is offered in store
- Create, meet, and exceed sales plans
- Create and maintain relationships with new and existing clients
- Create and maintain relationships to further sales with new and existing vendors and clients
- Successfully handles bookings and follows up with event and corporate clients for repeat business
- Handling high volume events as a vendor and planner
- Assist clients with planning parties for all ages
- Create packages for guests/clients to choose from for a more streamlined experience
- Source and procure new merchandise
- Design and execute corporate and bridal experiences, interior decorating
- Knowledgeable of trends and brand messaging
- Coordinate and plan events for on-site and off
- Instillation and participation of bridal, birthday, and corporate activations for guests
- Cross Train new employees for daily office procedures, retail management, retail sales, corporate campaigns, event procedures, luxury gifting, product production, and graphic design
- Effectively sell high end experiences
- Machinery: Roland LEF UV Printing, Circuit, Foil Press, Brother PE Persona
- Applications and Software: PE Design 10, Dubsaudo, Click Up, Google Platform, Cricut, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Shopify, QuickBooks, Calendly, Microsoft Outlook and Office, Versa
- Featured Philadelphia events: Holiday Pop Up, The Ritz-Carlton October 2022; Finley Catering and Tasting, Finley Catering January 2019-2025, ACS Bridal Exposition, The Pennsylvania Convention Center January 2023, Philadelphia Corporate Event and Gifting Experience, The Ritz-Carlton February 2023, Bubbly & Brunch, Philadelphia Magazine March 2023, Holiday Gifting and Activation, The Ritz-Carlton December 2024, WIPA, February 2024, Philly Style Event, AKA April 2024, Activations for Tours, Wells Fargo 2024-current, Activations for Tours, Live Nation 2024-current, Vanguard Conference, Reading Terminal August 2024, TD Bank Holiday Party Destination Philly AC, Borgata Hotel and Casino December 2024, Ivory Collective/Jingoli Holiday Party, Hardrock Hotel and Casino December 2024, Vanguard Financial Conference Destination Philly AC, The Logan January 2025, Wayne Arts Center Bridal Shower Activation, Wayne April 2025, AKA Realtors Gifting Event, AKA April 2025, Rosalie Bridal Shower Activation, Rosalie in Wayne May 2025
Chick Invitations
Production and Store Manager
06.2019 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Construct intricate invitation suites for: weddings, mitzvahs, birthday, baby, and corporate events
- Produce custom items for “day of” activities and events: seating charts, hotel boxes, menus, programs, escort cards, etc.
- Featured Philadelphia events: Hitched Bridal Expo, Constellation Catering, November 2019; Brides Bubbly, Philadelphia Magazine, March 2020
- Digitize custom embroidery for clients: denim jackets, bags, intimates, loungewear, hats, ties, blankets, garment bags
- Create digital flats for client approval, indicate size and placement with specification details
- Sourcing and ordering all materials for custom clothing and accessories
- Hand sew delicate appliques for custom apparel
- Machinery: Circuit, Foil Press, Brother PE Persona
- Applications and Software: PE Design 10, Dubsaudo, Click Up, Google Platform, Cricut, Adobe Platform: Illustrator and Photoshop, Shopify, QuickBooks, Calendly, Microsoft Office, Versa
- Answering and scheduling all invitation and store inquiries an ensuring all information is relayed accordingly to the assigned designer
- Scheduling new design consultations for graphic designers
- Conducting consult meetings for walk in clients: wedding, save the dates, day of
- Effectively communicating timelines of production to clients and designers
- Train new employees for daily office procedures, retail management, invitation production, and customizing
- Retail merchandiser
- Trend forecasting for bridal timeline: engagement, bridal shower, bachelorette, wedding, honeymoon
Rittenhouse NeedlepointPhiladelphia, PA
Creative Designer and Studio Manager
08.2018 - 06.2019
Job overview
- Custom design and development of home goods and wearable accessories
- Custom design and review flat patterns for specialty items
- Restoration of vintage textiles and fibers
- Created new tracking system in Excel for cost and product status
- Trend analysis for new merchandise
- Coordinate with wholesale vendors for product sourcing
- Prototyped original products
- Sourcing sample and new fabrics and additional research of fabric for specialty vendors
- Managed production team for optimal performance
- Worked with cross-functional teams: retail staff, educators, photography, shipping/tracking, and painting
- Responsible for company social media development and retouching
- Responsible for new employee recruitment and training
David’s BridalDeptford, NJ
Operations Manager
01.2017 - 08.2018
Job overview
- Managing the sales floor for day to day operations
- Drive inventory management
- Review and process MOS
- Reviewing layaways
- Managing, shipping, and receiving internal and external customer orders
- Coordinating with David’s Bridal nationwide for customer orders
- Prepare and process all incoming and outgoing shipments in accordance with David’s Bridal procedures
- Supporting store’s facility maintenance
- Shipping and receiving customer orders and allocations
- Reviewing and shipping transfers/cancelations
- Oversee technical operations and working with technical support
- Visual layout support
- Bridal Stylist/ Dress Specialist: fitting, scheduling and ordering bridesmaid and non-bridal
- Receptionist: scheduling appointments for first bridal, bridal parties and non-bridal
- Scheduling follow up appointments for bridal and bridal parties
- Managing and conducting first, follow up, and final fitting appointments for alterations to bridal gowns and dresses
- Hand and machine sewing bridal gowns for customers and showroom
- Communicating price estimations and alteration concepts to customers
- Manage seamstresses and provide excellent customer service
- Manage alterations studio
NINObrand AtelierPhiladelphia, PA
Production Assistant
03.2016 - 11.2016
Job overview
- Organization of design room and operations
- Creation of flat patterns
- Creation of prototype and final garments
- Final fitting and packaging for elite clientele
- Presser for final and sample garments
- Cut final garments for showroom and custom orders
Printfresh Studio/Printfresh VintagePhiladelphia, PA
Production Assistant
01.2016 - 12.2016
Job overview
- Organization of design room and operations
- Packaging of prints for national and international showcases
- Archived vintage fabrics and garments and uploaded digital counterparts
- Researched and created color and pattern fabrications and textiles
- Researched and created trend boards for spring and summer print inspiration
- Created original technical flats for print inspiration and design
Education
The Art Institute of Philadelphia1622 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103-5119
Bachelor of Science from Fashion Design
08.2012 - 12.2016
Summary
Insightful Manager with experience directing and improving operations through effective employee motivational strategies and strong policy enforcement. Proficient in best practices, market trends and regulatory requirements of industry operations. Talented leader with analytical approach to business planning and day-to-day problem-solving.
Accomplishments
· Featured Philadelphia events: Holiday Pop Up, The Ritz-Carlton October 2022; Finley Catering and Tasting, Finley Catering January 2019-2025, ACS Bridal Exposition, The Pennsylvania Convention Center January 2023, Philadelphia Corporate Event and Gifting Experience, The Ritz-Carlton February 2023, Bubbly & Brunch, Philadelphia Magazine March 2023, Holiday Gifting and Activation, The Ritz-Carlton December 2024, WIPA, February 2024, Philly Style Event, AKA April 2024, Activations for Tours, Wells Fargo 2024-current, Activations for Tours, Live Nation 2024-current, Vanguard Conference, Reading Terminal August 2024, TD Bank Holiday Party Destination Philly AC, Borgata Hotel and Casino December 2024, Ivory Collective/Jingoli Holiday Party, Hardrock Hotel and Casino December 2024, Vanguard Financial Conference Destination Philly AC, The Logan January 2025, Wayne Arts Center Bridal Shower Activation, Wayne April 2025, AKA Realtors Gifting Event, AKA April 2025, Rosalie Bridal Shower Activation, Rosalie in Wayne May 2025, Vanguard 50th Anniversary Event, The Ivy June 2025, Wells Fargo Tour Activation, Wells Fargo July 2025, Ivory Collective/Pyramid Club Event, July 2025
Skills
Ability to quickly master and apply new knowledge
Critical problem solving skills
Strong assessment and decision making skills
High attention to detail
Upscale Hospitality and customer management
Booking rate close to 100%
Follow through from booking, tour, fine tuning details, to final event
Works effectively with a team as well as taking a solo initiative on a project
Ability to work with different types of equipment
Research and execute new ideas to improve sales and foot traffic
Graphic Design: create signage and display components for events
Marketing and social media, create campaigns
Technical Design and Production
Trend Reports/ Industry History/ Market Research
Digital and Hand Illustration
Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Gerber, Adobe Illustrator, and Microsoft Office, utilize both Mac platforms and Windows, Dubsaudo, ClickUp, Shopify, Versa
Excellent Industrial Machinery skills (Juki, Singer, Mitsubishi, Brother, Roland LEF, Bernina, Foil Press)
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Work-life balanceCompany CultureCareer advancementTimeline
Manager
Boxbar x Chick Invitations
06.2019 - Current
Production and Store Manager
Chick Invitations
06.2019 - 01.2021
Creative Designer and Studio Manager
Rittenhouse Needlepoint
08.2018 - 06.2019
Operations Manager
David’s Bridal
01.2017 - 08.2018
Production Assistant
NINObrand Atelier
03.2016 - 11.2016
Production Assistant
Printfresh Studio/Printfresh Vintage
01.2016 - 12.2016
The Art Institute of Philadelphia
Bachelor of Science from Fashion Design
08.2012 - 12.2016
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