Jillian Beck-Rogers - Event Design Assistant
OBJECTIVE
Creative planner aiming to land the role of Event Design Assistant at Neuman’s Kitchen. I bring 7 years experience from a fast-paced women’s fashion brand and am looking to shift to where my passion lies - creating unique and unforgettable events. Two years ago I started a passion project, Little House Big Party, a blog to document my love of entertaining and planning thoughtful celebrations. I believe my creativity and passion to curate memorable events along with my self-starter attitude, attention to detail, and personable nature would make me a great fit for this dream job.
EXPERIENCE
Ann Taylor LOFT, November 2012 - Present, New York, NY
Associate Manager of Print & Color
- Manage production of garment prints for the LOFT brand which is a print-focused women’s fashion brand, as well as Lou & Grey x Loft. Manage prints for all apparel and accessories with a focus on dresses, woven tops, skirts, and beach categories. My role is similar to a Product Manager with a fashion design focus.
- Communicate with cross-functional teams including merchants, designers, production, and colorists regarding all print and color needs. Solve problems regarding printing limitations and print designs that don’t execute in order to maintain a high standard of quality that our client expects while following a tight and constantly changing production calendar.
- Prepare digital files from print designer’s artwork and upload to the mills and managing offices for production in the Far East. Follow up with overseas partners on all print requests and troubleshoot any technical or aesthetic callouts.
- Review all print samples from the mills for color, technique, and aesthetic quality.
- Plan monthly birthday celebrations for the entire Loft and Ann Taylor design teams. Includes concept, menu planning, sourcing food, drinks, and decor, budgeting, and setup for 50+ people.
INTERESTS
- I created a party planning blog - ------------. I brainstorm party concepts and then plan and execute the food, drinks, decor, etc. This includes original recipe development, cooking, food styling, photography, and editing in addition to managing the website and IG content.
- I’m an avid rock climber
SKILLS
- Creative event planning
- Strong design background & color sense
- Highly organized & efficient
- Detail oriented
- Accountable & self starter
- Strong communication & interpersonal skills
- Creative thinker & problem solver
TECHNICAL
- Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, & Lightroom)
- Google Suite
- Microsoft Suite
- NedGraphics (print design software)
EDUCATION
Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA
B.F.A. in Fashion Design
Minor in Fashion Marketing and Management
Graduated 2012
CONTACT
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Astoria, NY 11102
LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/2CzSMfl
OBJECTIVE
Creative planner aiming to land the role of Event Design Assistant at Neuman’s Kitchen. I bring 7 years experience from a fast-paced women’s fashion brand and am looking to shift to where my passion lies - creating unique and unforgettable events. Two years ago I started a passion project, Little House Big Party, a blog to document my love of entertaining and planning thoughtful celebrations. I believe my creativity and passion to curate memorable events along with my self-starter attitude, attention to detail, and personable nature would make me a great fit for this dream job.
EXPERIENCE
Ann Taylor LOFT, November 2012 - Present, New York, NY
Associate Manager of Print & Color
- Manage production of garment prints for the LOFT brand which is a print-focused women’s fashion brand, as well as Lou & Grey x Loft. Manage prints for all apparel and accessories with a focus on dresses, woven tops, skirts, and beach categories. My role is similar to a Product Manager with a fashion design focus.
- Communicate with cross-functional teams including merchants, designers, production, and colorists regarding all print and color needs. Solve problems regarding printing limitations and print designs that don’t execute in order to maintain a high standard of quality that our client expects while following a tight and constantly changing production calendar.
- Prepare digital files from print designer’s artwork and upload to the mills and managing offices for production in the Far East. Follow up with overseas partners on all print requests and troubleshoot any technical or aesthetic callouts.
- Review all print samples from the mills for color, technique, and aesthetic quality.
- Plan monthly birthday celebrations for the entire Loft and Ann Taylor design teams. Includes concept, menu planning, sourcing food, drinks, and decor, budgeting, and setup for 50+ people.
INTERESTS
- I created a party planning blog - ------------. I brainstorm party concepts and then plan and execute the food, drinks, decor, etc. This includes original recipe development, cooking, food styling, photography, and editing in addition to managing the website and IG content.
- I’m an avid rock climber
SKILLS
- Creative event planning
- Strong design background & color sense
- Highly organized & efficient
- Detail oriented
- Accountable & self starter
- Strong communication & interpersonal skills
- Creative thinker & problem solver
TECHNICAL
- Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, & Lightroom)
- Google Suite
- Microsoft Suite
- NedGraphics (print design software)
EDUCATION
Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA
B.F.A. in Fashion Design
Minor in Fashion Marketing and Management
Graduated 2012
CONTACT
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Astoria, NY 11102
LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/2CzSMfl