Paul S. Email & Phone Number

Palm Springs, Ca

➤ Approached Retailers and offered them a consultation and free shots, and produced a story board for different looks➤ Effectively selected, hired, and styled models, and strategically scouted and selected all locations for each photoshoot➤ Purchased clothing according to the theme, and developed compelling outfit designs to showcase the clients' message➤ Developed the visual identity through images, colors, and textures to present the mood and concept behind the visuals➤… Show more ➤ Approached Retailers and offered them a consultation and free shots, and produced a story board for different looks➤ Effectively selected, hired, and styled models, and strategically scouted and selected all locations for each photoshoot➤ Purchased clothing according to the theme, and developed compelling outfit designs to showcase the clients' message➤ Developed the visual identity through images, colors, and textures to present the mood and concept behind the visuals➤ Advised clients and created dynamic, exclusive, creative, and unconventional solutions, including comprehensive looks➤ Coordinated with Photographers, Makeup Artists, Hair Stylists, and other industry professionals on each shoot➤ Put together concept looks and pulled items for editorial features, print, and television advertising campaigns and events➤ Proactively suggested merchandising and flow strategies based on current data, trends, and forecasts to drive revenue➤ Prepared detailed shot lists, while owning the look/feel of sets and locations, bringing brands to life in creative ways➤ Spearheaded activities on set during shoots, including steaming, pinning, and fitting both clothes and products➤ Partnered with Merchandising to ensure investments and product strategy were represented in marketing campaigns➤ Shared the styleout with cross-functional partners to help them understand product focus and key seasonal stories. Show less

Los Angeles, Ca

➤ Founded and managed a clothing company, while owning creative design and directly overseeing manufacturing➤ Successfully increased the company's profits by 25% in the 1st year, and continued to grow revenue by 15-25% YoY➤ Worked directly with manufacturers and Sales Representatives to get garments sold, while handling client requests➤ Generated referrals and repeat business, as well as conducted external outreach and advertising to grow market share➤ Brought creativity and… Show more ➤ Founded and managed a clothing company, while owning creative design and directly overseeing manufacturing➤ Successfully increased the company's profits by 25% in the 1st year, and continued to grow revenue by 15-25% YoY➤ Worked directly with manufacturers and Sales Representatives to get garments sold, while handling client requests➤ Generated referrals and repeat business, as well as conducted external outreach and advertising to grow market share➤ Brought creativity and innovation to marketing practices, while ensuring consistent, concise, engaging messaging➤ Led extensive trend/color research, mood board development, seasonal color stories, and print and trim development➤ Translated brand vision into strategies across multiple categories that achieved product sales and gross margin plans➤ Established seasonal direction, presenting compelling collections, evolving iconic silhouettes and transforming imagery➤ Evaluated product placement, maximizing attention on high turnover items, as well as conducted inventory reviews➤ Monitored sales growth and cost controls against the budgeted expectations to ensure that profit goals were met➤ Delivered the highest margins and sell-through, championing and advocating for the brand to evolve across touchpoints. Show less

➤ Leveraging a deep understanding of the various style types and fabrics, and as a well-defined sense of color and scale.➤ Meeting with prospects and providing design consultations during scheduled studio, home, and virtual appointments.➤ Advising clients on design options, including choosing the right lighting, rug size and color, furniture, and fabrics.➤ Effectively understanding what works best for different homes, while inspiring clients to discover their personal style.➤… Show more ➤ Leveraging a deep understanding of the various style types and fabrics, and as a well-defined sense of color and scale.➤ Meeting with prospects and providing design consultations during scheduled studio, home, and virtual appointments.➤ Advising clients on design options, including choosing the right lighting, rug size and color, furniture, and fabrics.➤ Effectively understanding what works best for different homes, while inspiring clients to discover their personal style.➤ Maintaining valuable client relationships by creating the optimal customer experience and exceeding expectations.➤ Developing design concepts with floor plans, elevations, and 3D perspective views, for client review and approval.➤ Evaluating and selecting furniture, interior systems, and finishes, including lighting designs and details for millwork.➤ Proactively recommending tiles, wall coverings, paints, accessories, and presenting alternatives to ensure satisfaction.➤ Executing complete drawings by hand, ensuring documentation conveys design intent and highlights detailed plans.➤ Defining scope and ensuring budgets and timelines are planned to align with customer requirements and permitting.➤ Decorating the property meticulously, placing furniture to maximize space and improve the flow of traffic in a room.➤ Sourcing cost-effective local/overseas suppliers, and fostering relationships with vendors to maintain supply chain.➤ Scheduling installations and developing action plans, having built customers' confidence in their final product choices. Show less

➤ Created and marketed a men's clothing line which was profiled by MTV for Addicted to Style.➤ Designed a personal wardrobe for actor Dan Aykroyd.➤ Illustrated Jeff Goldblum's wardrobe for the film Hideaway.➤ Won recognition by Hoechst Celanese to design men's and women's garments, promoting their linenesque fabrics as featured in Sportswear International.➤ Designed updated peasant shirt for International Male, #1 selling shirts in their catalog.

Associate Of Applied Science

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