Debra Ferguson Email & Phone Number

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Greater New York City Area

Assist design team prepare for the Accessories Market, including continually research trends, review clients in store product, work with sales team to keep updates with reorder items and what the clients are looking to buy, choose color palettes, create interesting models, order materials locally and from overseas, and manipulate beautiful, saleable, cost effective pieces of jewelryCommunicate with oversea vendors regarding current and future design product development projectsTranscribe profile sheets, and prepares samples to facilitate orders in productionOrganize samples and picture packets as requested by the sales teamCoordinate showroom with sales team, and create artistic visual displays to exhibit current trends

Burlington, New Jersey

Analyze sales and stock, growth potential, gross margin in order to increase sales and profitability goals.Communicate with vendors, by negotiating price and coordinating shipping dates.Follow trends and use fashion sense to create a sales driven product assortment.Key in purchase orders, and follow up, by investigating receipts to ensure monthly requirementsCreate visual merchandising plan for sales associates to follow when placing jewelry on store floor.Coordinate layout of the accessories page for seasonal flyer, including photo shoots, with Vice President of Accessories and advertising department.

Mechanicsburg, Pa

Consulted with clients on selection of bridal gown, accessories, and bridesmaids gownsKey participant in management decisions of bridal line, by attending Bridal Market, in NYC.Created visual displays in store front and interior, to accentuate merchandiseIllustrated custom designed gowns for client’s approval.

Greater New York City Area

Partnered with lead designer in all phases of design process, including researching trends, mechanical sketches, and final presentations.

Master’S Degree, Illustration

Hartford School of Art Low-Residency MFA Program dedicated to illustration

Graphic Design

B.F.A, Jewelry Design