Adobe Illustrator
Khelsea Al-Arefi
Producttion Manager
New York,NY
Summary
Production management professional knowledgeable about allocating resources, optimizing production and increasing output with hands-on and dedicated approach. Articulate and professional problem-solver and great team player. Proficient in planning and implementing innovative production strategies.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Production Manager
Vera Wang
New York, NY
11.2021 - 12.2022
- Supported development of operations staff to meet competency and performance expectations.
- Established position requirements, schedules and production team processes.
- Led quality control initiatives to reduce downtime and boost profits.
- Delivered operating plans and growth objectives.
Fashion/Technical Designer
Self Imployed At REFI
New York, NY
06.2019 - 10.2021
- Worked closely with clients to achieve specific brand identity and desired collection themes.
- Conducted market research and brainstormed creative designs for client satisfaction.
- Created patterns and associated technical specs according to initial design
- Put together detailed technical information documents for manufacturing purposes.
- Brainstormed and created graphical images for brand identity or specific design pieces.
Assistant Fashion Designer
Charles Komar And Sons
New Jersey, NJ
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Researched seasonal trends, colors and raw materials to focus on needs of buyers.
- Prepared and maintained design boards with sketches, fabrics, colors, prints and trims.
- Worked with technical design and product management to provide accurate and complete design packages.
- Followed market trends and research to establish innovative product offerings for consumers.
- Worked closely with the Kensie, Peanuts & Roomservice sleepwear team during the full design process to execute multiple market collections simultaneously.
Fashion Design Intern
Charles Komar & Sons
New Jersey, New Jersey
02.2018 - 08.2018
- Interned for Betsey Johnson, Kensie, Peanuts & Roomservice sleepwear & lingerie teams
- Fielded phone calls during fashion designer absences, answering questions and taking messages.
- Provided administrative support and pitched in to help with special projects whenever needed.
- Executed CAD sketches of collections, offered constructive input as well as put together collection presentation booklets presentation boards and staff meeting coordiation.
Photography/Fashion Stylist Assistant
Efex Photography
New York, NY
06.2016 - 09.2016
- Collaborated as a photo shoot assistant. Handled the setting up and breaking down of photography equipment and managing lighting and reflectors.
- Styled various looks for shoots and assisted in dressing models as needed.
Design/ Print Intern
Diane Von Furstenberg
New York, NY
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Assisted print director with creating prints and various colorways.
- Gathered garment and color inspiration research for upcoming collections.
- Collaborated with designers on creating garment colorways and collection boards.
- Created custom designs for the embroidery team as well as gathering inspirational research.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design
Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NY 09.2014 - 05.2018
Skills
Operations management
Software
Adobe Photoshop
Excel
Timeline
Assistant Production Manager
Vera Wang
11.2021 - 12.2022
Fashion/Technical Designer
Self Imployed At REFI
06.2019 - 10.2021
Assistant Fashion Designer
Charles Komar And Sons
09.2018 - 06.2019
Fashion Design Intern
Charles Komar & Sons
02.2018 - 08.2018
Photography/Fashion Stylist Assistant
Efex Photography
06.2016 - 09.2016
Design/ Print Intern
Diane Von Furstenberg
01.2016 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design
Fashion Institute of Technology
09.2014 - 05.2018
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