Kirsty Benitez
Montego Bay,St.James
Summary
Dynamic Design Assistant with a proven track record at House of Azadeh, excelling in client management and visual merchandising. Expert in fabric sourcing and garment construction, coupled with exceptional communication skills. Significantly enhanced shopping experience and sales potential through innovative store displays and fashion events. Collaborative team player known for meticulous attention to detail. Innovative, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in conceptual development, user experience optimization, and visual communication. Excel in problem-solving, collaboration, and adaptability to meet project requirements and exceed expectations.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Design Assistant
House of Azadeh
San Francisco, CA
11.2023 - 06.2024
- In this role, I was responsible for managing client appointments and scheduling them through Google Calendar, ensuring timely reminders for both clients and the team
- I played a key role in visual merchandising, including changing mannequins and updating store displays to maintain an attractive shopping environment
- Additionally, I assisted in ordering materials from manufacturers and modifying in-store products to enhance their appeal and sales potencial
- My duties also extended to creative tasks such as assisting with photoshoots and organizing store pop-ups to promote upcoming fashion lines in various locations
Education
Fashion Design -
Academy of Art University
San Francisco, California04.2024
Arts & Social Sciences -
Montego Bay Community College
Montego Bay, St. James09.2017
High School Diploma -
Heinz Simonitsch
1225 Ironshore Dr, Montego Bay, Jamaica07-2015
GED -
Reading Preparatory & Kindergarten School
Long Hill Main Road, Reading, Montego Bay06-2010
Skills
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Communication skills
- Bilingual
- Merchandising
- Meticulous Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking in Problem Resolution
- Detail-Oriented Planning
- Color Theory
- Inventory Management
- Collaborative Team Player
- Fashion illustration
- Sewing techniques
- Garment construction
- Pattern making
- Technical drawing
- Fabric sourcing
Accomplishments
- Heins Simonitsch speech competiton- 1st place
Languages
Spanish
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Design Assistant
House of Azadeh
11.2023 - 06.2024
Fashion Design -
Academy of Art University
Arts & Social Sciences -
Montego Bay Community College
High School Diploma -
Heinz Simonitsch
GED -
Reading Preparatory & Kindergarten School
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