Margaret Barth
Santa Fe,NM
Summary
Artistic Designer with a flair for whimsy. Over 40 years of experience working in the Design field. Expertise of design ranging from Costume/Fashion/Textiles/Sustainability. Highly adept at design and production. Outstanding time management, organizational and communication skills. Works closely with clients to create original visions, conceive designs and consistently meet deadlines. Works well independently or as part of dynamic design team.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Designer/Owner
Reimaginary Friends
Santa Fe, NM
04.2013 - Current
- Assisted in developing marketing strategies for new products based on customer needs analysis.
- Created product designs in alignment with specifications.
- Worked with creative personnel to establish and create designs related to brand and communications.
- Researched development methods to facilitate design implementation.
- Created new designs and iterations during marketing strategy sessions.
- Identified markets for designs based on age, gender and lifestyles.
- Developed mockups or product samples using digital or manual design equipment.
- Attended design shows and reviewed magazines to better understand consumer trends.
- Optimized assigned designs according to customer specifications.
Event Planner/Small Party Manager
Joshua's Catering
Philadelphia, PA
04.2013 - 04.2018
- Coordinated and managed vendors for events, ensuring all vendor requirements were met in a timely fashion.
- Scheduled and attended pre-event meetings with clients to discuss event details and objectives.
- Developed detailed event plans and timelines to ensure successful execution of events.
- Handled customer service inquiries related to specific events or venues.
- Helped with end-to-end event planning process through meetings, walk-throughs and day-of execution.
- Liaised between clients and company to verify contract fulfillment.
- Hired, trained and supervised volunteers and support staff required for events.
- Coordinated and allocated equipment, supplies and staff for events.
- Documented events with details in customer preferences, financial considerations and successes and failures.
- Managed party planning and logistics, including decorations, food, music and other entertainment.
Education
Associate of Arts - Textile And Apparel
Philadelphia University
Philadelphia, PA04-2002
Skills
- Concept/Design/Pattern Development
- Project Management/Production
- Sketching abilities
- Prototypes
- Eco-friendly Design/Material Selection
- Design Research and Development
- Creative and artistic
- Multi-tasking abilities
- Teamwork/Collaboration skills
- Vendor relationships
- Photography
- Sales/Marketing
Affiliations
- FCCLA (Judge)
- ATTL (Art Through The Loom) Co-chair, Promotion on Facebook and IG. Events
- Hiking
- Cooking
- Networking
- Cultural/Art Events
- Sustainable Network (B Corp)
Timeline
Designer/Owner
Reimaginary Friends
04.2013 - Current
Event Planner/Small Party Manager
Joshua's Catering
04.2013 - 04.2018
Associate of Arts - Textile And Apparel
Philadelphia University