MICHAEL HORNER
Summary
- Years of fashion industry know-how which includes product development, PLM solutioning, contracted print and pattern work, Adobe training, and specialized design software training
- Passionate and experienced software point person for sales, pre-sales, technical support, and workflow development.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Sales Specialist
NedGraphics
03.2020 - Current
- Key point of contact for prospective clients, answering queries, providing technical advice and introducing NedGraphics for Adobe software
- Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective technical sales strategies.
- Established strong client relationships through excellent communication skills and product demonstrations.
- Delivered customized presentations, highlighting the unique benefits of products in relation to specific client needs.
Textile Design - Trainer and Support Specialist
EFI Fiery DesignPro
07.2016 - 03.2020
- Training clients across the US on specialized textile/fashion design software, as well as account and license management, contracted print and pattern artwork, all software development testing for quarterly software updates, and providing remote support.
- Increased efficiency in design processes by implementing new software and technology tools.
- Conducted trend research and analysis, allowing for timely creation of fresh and appealing textile designs.
- Attended industry trade shows to stay current on trends, materials, and technologies, informing future design strategies.
- Helped customers revitalize existing fashion lines by incorporating innovative designs and materials via our software.
Associate Project Manager - Business Process Initiatives
MACY'S
01.2014 - 07.2016
- Support for private brands in fashion design, product development, and color services
- Specialized support for PLM, primarily private brand on-boarding for various divisions and FOB
- Produce and demonstrate educational classes for line development within PLM
- Produce and demonstrate trainings for Macy's sourced design tools, such as Design Utility.
Intern - Bespoke menswear accessories
Title of Work
10.2013 - 01.2014
- Fashion production duties including admin duties, managing deliveries, entering data, filling and filing POs, and assisting in sample making, cutting, and hand sewing.
Education
BA - Art and Art Eduction
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-Camden
12.2009
AA - Fashion/Apparel Design
Art Institute of Philadelphia
01.2004
Skills
- Adobe CC
- Hubspot
- Design - Print and Pattern
- Fine Art
- IT services
- Fashion Design
- Vendor Relations
- Computer-Aided Design
- Color Theory
- Fashion history
Details - Email
mh8202@gmail.com
Personal Information
Title: Technical Sales Specialist
Timeline
Technical Sales Specialist
NedGraphics
03.2020 - Current
Textile Design - Trainer and Support Specialist
EFI Fiery DesignPro
07.2016 - 03.2020
Associate Project Manager - Business Process Initiatives
MACY'S
01.2014 - 07.2016
Intern - Bespoke menswear accessories
Title of Work
10.2013 - 01.2014
BA - Art and Art Eduction
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-Camden
AA - Fashion/Apparel Design
Art Institute of Philadelphia