Savanna P. Collins
Lansing,LA
Summary
Driven individual seeking to pursue a career in design. Dedicated, focused, hardworking, and experienced in art, design, and client relationship management. Seeking job to utilize [skills you already have and want to develop].
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Graphic & Clothing Designer
Self-employeed
Lansing, MI
01.2023 - Current
- Designed innovative clothing lines aligning with current fashion trends and market demands.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive product development from concept to production.
- Researched materials and suppliers to optimize quality and cost-effectiveness in garment production.
- Developed technical specifications and patterns for new designs, ensuring accuracy in manufacturing processes.
- Accessorized clothing for photo shoots according to brand-specific guidelines.
- Developed unique designs tailored to client preferences, enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Nail Tech - Self employed
11.2021 - Current
- Provided manicures, pedicures and nail treatments to clients.
- Cleaned and sterilized tools and work areas between customers.
- Educated clients on proper nail care techniques.
- Performed filing, buffing, polishing, trimming, cuticle removal and application of artificial nails as requested by customers.
- Applied acrylics, gels, wraps or other artificial enhancements to nails according to clients’ requests.
- Built a full weekly client base in under 1 year of working.
- Established marketing strategies, such as social media campaigns, to promote the business.
- Created a customer service policy to ensure customers were satisfied with products or services.
Sales Associate
URBN
Lansing, MI
04.2025 - 08.2025
- Cultivated strong customer relationships through personalized service and product knowledge.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability for sales support.
- Trained new associates on customer engagement techniques and sales procedures.
- Streamlined checkout processes, enhancing efficiency and reducing wait times for customers.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
Apprentice
Vada's Day Spa
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Provided excellent customer service by exemplifying the company’s standards. Developed and maintained effective working relationships with employees, colleagues, customers and suppliers.
- Greeted customers and provided customer service, answered questions, and addressed complaints.
- Provided manicures and pedicures to clients in a professional manner.
- Cleaned and sterilized tools and work areas before each client session.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness in the salon by wiping down surfaces with sanitizing solution after each client session.
Crew Member
Mancino's Pizza and Grinders
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Performed cashier duties such as taking orders, collecting payments and providing change.
- Restocked kitchen supplies including food products, utensils, and machinery.
- Provided excellent customer service to maintain a positive atmosphere for guests.
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
Education
Bachelor Degree - Graphic Designer, Communications
Western Michigan University
High School - undefined
Waverly High School
Skills
- Customer Service and communication
- Maintains Organized and Tidy workspace
- Leadership
- Retail training
- Creative Problem-Solving
- Creative designing
- Sewing techniques
- Fashion illustration
- Technical drawing
- Color theory
- Fashion design
- Creative vision
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Sales Associate
URBN
04.2025 - 08.2025
Apprentice
Vada's Day Spa
06.2023 - 06.2024
Graphic & Clothing Designer
Self-employeed
01.2023 - Current
Nail Tech - Self employed
11.2021 - Current
Crew Member
Mancino's Pizza and Grinders
06.2021 - 05.2022
High School - undefined
Waverly High School
Bachelor Degree - Graphic Designer, Communications
Western Michigan University
EDUCATION
Student pursuing a Bachelor Degree in Graphic Design