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AKWUE KINGSLEY

FASHION DESIGNER
DELTA

Summary

Creative design professional offering 2 years of experience in fashion design and apparel production. Proven history of successful collaboration with clients, brand managers and executives to deliver seasonal lines and specialized projects. Identifies target markets and deliver on emerging trends. Experienced developing collections for [Type] lines. Proven ability to create designs reflecting client needs and current trends in fashion industry. Skilled in leading teams and facilitating smooth production processes. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level fashion design position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Fashion Designer

DKC CASUAL ACADEMY
AGBOR, DELTA STATE, Delta State
Oct.2020 - Mar.2023
  • Sketched artistic and fresh designs for consideration.
  • Clearly communicated design revisions to members of fashion design team.
  • Collaborated with textile designers, patternmakers and sample makers to bring designs to life and meet target market needs.
  • Selected fabrics, patterns and trims to use in final designs and meet desired aesthetics and quality standards.
  • Followed market trends and research to establish innovative product offerings for consumers.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers, vendors and other industry professionals to stay informed about new developments and resources available.
  • Conducted fittings and adjusted designs to produce comfortable and appealing final products for clients.
  • Designed sampling displays to enhance consumer interest.
  • Gathered information from vendors regarding market trends and competitor activity.
  • Designed seasonal styles according to upcoming trends and popular color palettes.
  • Negotiated with vendors to reach ideal product distribution channels and pricing.
  • Created and presented design collections to buyers and other industry professionals to generate interest and secure orders.
  • Oversaw production fashion line from concept to completion.
  • Developed seasonal and brand style guides to promote organization.

Sales Representative

DAYLIGHT BAKERY
AGBOR
01.2020 - 08.2020
  • Trained and mentored new sales representatives.
  • Developed and delivered engaging sales presentations to convey product benefits.
  • Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase profits.
  • Developed and maintained comprehensive understanding of products, services and competitors to enhance sales presentations.
  • Managed customer accounts to secure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Generated weekly and monthly reports on sales performance to provide recommendations to meet sales goals.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and address customer needs.
  • Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.

Education

High School Diploma -

OGBEMUDEIN MIXED SECONDARY SCHOOL
NIGERIA
09.2011 - 07.2014

LOWER SECONDARY EDUCATION -

IHOGBE JUNIOR COLLEGE, BENIN, BENIN CITY
NIGERIA
09.2008 - 05.2011

PRIMARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE -

OKUNDAYE PRIMARY SCHOOL 1, BOJI BOJI OWA
NIGERIA
09.2006 - 07.2008

PRIMARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE -

WORD OF FAITH GROUP OF SCHOOL, AGBOR, DELTA STATE
NIGERIA
09.2003 - 06.2006

Skills

    Garment construction

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Interests

Sewing

Fashion show

Work Availability

monday
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Timeline

Fashion Designer

DKC CASUAL ACADEMY
Oct.2020 - Mar.2023

Sales Representative

DAYLIGHT BAKERY
01.2020 - 08.2020

High School Diploma -

OGBEMUDEIN MIXED SECONDARY SCHOOL
09.2011 - 07.2014

LOWER SECONDARY EDUCATION -

IHOGBE JUNIOR COLLEGE, BENIN, BENIN CITY
09.2008 - 05.2011

PRIMARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE -

OKUNDAYE PRIMARY SCHOOL 1, BOJI BOJI OWA
09.2006 - 07.2008

PRIMARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE -

WORD OF FAITH GROUP OF SCHOOL, AGBOR, DELTA STATE
09.2003 - 06.2006
AKWUE KINGSLEYFASHION DESIGNER