Susan Smith
Houston,Texas
Summary
Dynamic professional with a strong background in design and sales, including experience as a Handbag Designer for own line. Proven expertise in pricing strategy and community engagement, delivering innovative products that exceed client expectations. Adept at leveraging social media marketing to enhance brand visibility and foster valuable partnerships.
Exceptional customer service, Anticipation of needs for customers, general intuitiveness for situational encounters.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Shop Owner
Self Employed
Sales Associate
J McLaughlin
Contributing Editor
Mary Engelbreit
Designer
Victor Costa
Prop Stylist
Neiman Marcus Group Ltd. Pier One
Handbag Designer
Self Employed
Houston, TX
06.2023 - Current
- Optimized material usage by carefully selecting fabrics, leathers, and hardware components that met both aesthetic and budgetary requirements for clients.
- Refined prototypes based on client feedback, leading to final products that surpassed expectations in both form and function.
- Conducted thorough trend analysis, enabling informed decisions on color schemes and materials used in handbag designs.
- Continuously improved design skills by staying up-to-date with emerging trends in fashion and technology, translating this knowledge into innovative handbag designs.
- Collaborated with manufacturers to ensure timely production of high-quality handbags that met clients'' specifications.
Education
Bachelor Of Fine Arts - Apparel Design
Washington University in St Louis
St. Louis, MO05.1991
History Of Costume - History of Costume
Parsons School of Design
Paris France08.1987
Skills
- Networking and partnerships
- Pricing strategy
- Business operations
- Customer service background
- Social media marketing
- Marketing expertise
Websites
Timeline
Handbag Designer
Self Employed
06.2023 - Current
Shop Owner
Self Employed
Sales Associate
J McLaughlin
Contributing Editor
Mary Engelbreit
Designer
Victor Costa
Prop Stylist
Neiman Marcus Group Ltd. Pier One
Bachelor Of Fine Arts - Apparel Design
Washington University in St Louis
History Of Costume - History of Costume
Parsons School of Design