Sharon Elkayam
Riverside,CT
Summary
Dynamic Head of Design with a proven track record at Secrets of Charm, enhancing brand image through innovative design and strategic thinking. Skilled in sketching and fostering teamwork, I've led teams to increase sales by implementing efficient design processes and fostering a culture of creativity. Expert in design research and customer service, consistently achieving high client satisfaction.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Roller Rabbit
10.2017 - 03.2020
- 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.
Sales Associate
Steven Alan
12.2012 - 08.2017
- 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.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
Head Designer
Cavi
01.2009 - 04.2010
- Negotiated contracts successfully with vendors, ensuring timely delivery of materials without sacrificing quality or costeffectiveness.
- Championed design thinking principles throughout the organization, fostering a culture of creativity and innovation.
- Collaborated with marketing teams to create cohesive campaigns that boosted sales and overall brand image.
- Streamlined design processes for greater efficiency, resulting in faster project completion times.
Head of Design
Secrets of Charm
02.2005 - 11.2008
- Implemented effective time management techniques within the team, reducing project turnaround times significantly without sacrificing quality or creativity.
- Influenced strategy and lead team in executing design work with high level of polish and solved range of product challenges.
- Led design team to create aesthetically pleasing and functional products that met client specifications and increased sales.
- Led and performed market research to identify product design opportunities and quantify business case for new projects.
Design Associate
Ralph Lauren
10.2001 - 01.2005
- Liaised with printers and vendors to ensure accurate reproduction of designs while adhering to budget constraints.
- Developed innovative design concepts, resulting in increased client satisfaction.
- Implemented strategic color theory principles within designs which resulted in increased audience engagement across platforms.
- Provided constructive feedback during design critiques, fostering an environment of continuous improvement among colleagues.
- Participated in brainstorming sessions, contributing valuable insights that led to innovative design solutions.
- Stayed current on industry trends, applying new techniques and technologies when appropriate to elevate designs further.
Education
Associate of Arts - Fashion Design
Parsons School of Design
New York12-2000
Bachelor of Arts - Landscape Architecture
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA05-1997
Skills
- Customer service
- Sketching
- Strategic thinking
- Social media design
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Team management
- Design thinking
- Design research
Timeline
Sales Associate
Roller Rabbit
10.2017 - 03.2020
Sales Associate
Steven Alan
12.2012 - 08.2017
Head Designer
Cavi
01.2009 - 04.2010
Head of Design
Secrets of Charm
02.2005 - 11.2008
Design Associate
Ralph Lauren
10.2001 - 01.2005
Associate of Arts - Fashion Design
Parsons School of Design
Bachelor of Arts - Landscape Architecture
University of California, Berkeley
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