Rachel Weathersby
Sierra Vista,AZ
Summary
Versatile, proactive, and creative fashion designer with a gift for turning visions into financially profitable reality through hard work, innovative thinking, and solid business savvy. Passion for beautiful imagery, classic arts, culture, foreign languages, literature, and museums-all of which fuel the creative process. Proven entrepreneur, naturally warm communicator, and ambitious learner, always seeking to stretch and grow as a person and as a professional. Searching to utilize impeccable eye for fashion as a wardrobe supplier for female News Anchors or to share passion for history and the arts at a museum in the D.C. area.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fashion Designer
Madame Weathersby
01.2005 - Current
- Madame Weathersby is an American Design Label that produces Luxury Merchandise for Women and Children, embracing the classical elegance of designers like Yves St
- Laurent and Christian Dior
- Beginning with a peacock purse that took on a life of its own, the brand has grown consistently, garnering red carpet attention and impressive success
- Took sole responsibility for fashion design and brand management
- Created full line of high-end dresses, accessories, and children's clothing
- Handled manufacturing, quality assurance, and store placement of inventory
- Dress worn by Actress Blanca Blanco at Face Forward Beverly Hills 2018
- Dress featured at Colette Premiere
- Created an extremely successful line of baby shoes
- Sold out on Zappos.com
- Sold out in Burlington Coat Factory
- Featured in Malibu Magazine April 2019
- Featured in Enchanted Magazine September 2019
- Actress and model carrying Mme
- Weathersby bag paparazzi shots featured in The Daily Mail.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
- Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Expanded product offerings by researching market trends and identifying potential growth opportunities.
- Sketched artistic and fresh designs for consideration.
- Designed seasonal styles according to upcoming trends and popular color palettes.
- Conducted market research to identify emerging trends, guiding the development of new collections accordingly.
- Created unique and trendsetting garments, securing a loyal customer base and positive media coverage.
- Worked closely with production teams to ensure high-quality manufacturing and timely delivery of products.
- Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers, vendors and other industry professionals to stay informed about new developments and resources available.
- Designed sampling displays to enhance consumer interest.
- Redesigned underperforming collections, leading to improved brand perception and increased revenue.
- Negotiated with vendors to reach ideal product distribution channels and pricing.
Education
ASSOCIATE IN MARKETING -
Parson's School for Design
Skills
- Fashion Design
- Marketing
- Creative Thinking
- On-Camera Presence
- Teaching
- Basic Mandarin
- German
- French
- Creative vision
- Fashion design
- Fashion marketing
- Fashion Illustration
- Fabric sourcing
- Styling Proficiency
- Excellent oral communication
- Color theory
- Fashion branding
- Fashion Show Production
- Fashion photography
- Vendor Relations
- Ethical fashion practices
- Fashion History
- Fashion Writing
- Sketch drawings
- Problem-Solving
- Apparel Design
- Relationship Building
- Multitasking
- Accessorizing
- Excellent Communication
- Sample Preparation
- Attention to Detail
- Written Communication
- Active Listening
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Effective Communication
- Decision-Making
- Self Motivation
- Interpersonal Skills
- Goal Setting
- Time management abilities
- Professional Demeanor
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Continuous Improvement
Certification
GA Level 3 TEFL Certificate, Teach English Abroad, 2017
Timeline
Fashion Designer
Madame Weathersby
01.2005 - Current
ASSOCIATE IN MARKETING -
Parson's School for Design
GA Level 3 TEFL Certificate, Teach English Abroad, 2017
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