Kendra Lyons Email & Phone Number

Wisconsin, United States

Wisconsin, United States

Denver, Colorado

Hired on as design assistant after design intern experience, continuing same responsibilities along with additions to role:~ Liaison between brand and fabrics mills (both domestic and international) in forms of daily communication and trade shows to find, procure, and deliver materials that fulfill each final line’s seasonal needs of textiles, trims, colors, and quality~ Manages all product life cycles from design innovation input, correct technical translation of flats to garment, analyzing fit and construction under the correct internal deadlines, overseeing quality assurance by inspecting finished goods for correct quality, and successfully moving products along shipping process in support of lead designer’s process and vision for line ~ Assists with New York Market Week promotions, trunk shows, and other tasks as needed and directed by design lead

Denver, Co

~ Designed and produced textile patterns by using Shibori and other various hand dying techniques to fulfill the appropriate color, design, and finished textile according to brand’s and line’s seasonal vision~ Analyzed current clientele, Hollywood stylists for celebrities, and current boutique orders to understand brand and proposed strategies and processes for future direction that align with and support Steve Sells Studio’s vision for growth

Fort Collins, Colorado Area

~ Delivered specialized customer experience by managing fitting rooms, resetting floor to showcase product’s materials and color, and ensuring signature fit experience unique to each product’s construction to best represent Victoria Secret’s and Pink collection’s brand DNA as the highest performing seller in store—averaging $800 sales per hour~ Consistently communicated Pink’s seasonal direction and offerings to lead Pink’s revenue 50% increase

~ Strategized and networked alongside a team of 5 people to acquire goods and services to present at Colorado State University Fashion Show’s VIP Silent Auction in order to fund $20,000 production and WGSN service subscription~ Innovated new, detailed systems to implement which led to a more than 600% increase in profits from previous year

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Fashion/Apparel Design

Apparel and Merchandising: Design and Production Concentration

Intensive Couture Techniques Workshop

Spent over 100 hours learning couture technique for a Madame Grés inspired dress, dresser for Paris Couture Week fashion shows; learned.