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Seeking a full time job. Experienced in sales, textiles, design, & merchandising.

KRISTIN ELIZABETH HUGHES

khughes88@mac.com            817.676.2561              kristin-hughes.com

 

SUMMARY

 

Brings a passion for excellence, a keen eye for detail, team leadership and collaborative project experience. Proven ability to meet deadlines, deliver high-quality projects and customer satisfaction.  Skilled at:

 

Project Management	Photoshop
Customer Service	Illustrator
Presentation skills	InDesign
Retail Sales & Service	Microsoft Office

 

 

 

 

EXPERIENCE

SCUOLA DEL CUOIO - Florence, IT                   Leather Apprentice                                  Spring 2019

- Designed, developed, drafted patterns, and constructed leather handbags from scratch during a six-month leather handbag apprenticeship

 

COACH-Dallas, TX                                           Leather Craftsman/ Sales Associate         Summer 2017-Fall 2018

- Provided sales and leather customization training, workshops and presentations to nine stores in Dallas, Midland, and Oklahoma City.

- Managed inventory & launched global customization initiatives.

- Designed and created one-of-a-kind customized leather products for clients.

- Attended sales and customization training quarterly at Coach’s corporate headquarters in New York.

- Trained quarterly under Coach’s Master Craftsmen in New Jersey. 

- Created and managed visual merchandising displays.

                

SALLY LYNN HOME - Southlake, TX                  Showroom Manager                                 Fall 2015-Spring 2017

- Consulted with clients regarding their interior design needs and presented solutions resulting in sales.

- Established relationships among clients and designers to solve in-home design solutions.

- Executed in-home interior decorating. Blending our furniture and home accessories within the client’s homes. 

- Managed inventory: oversaw the receiving, unpacking, and pricing of new products.

- Created & installed store displays.

 

LAMP SHOPPE - Dallas, TX                              Intern: Sales Associate / Stock Organizer   Summer 2012

- Built custom lamps from selected fabric swatches and trims in partnership with Interior Designers. 

- Managed and organized inventory. 

 

EDUCATION

SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY - Dallas, TX                                                         Currently Enrolled

Digital Marketing Analytics Certification            

               

SAVANNAHCOLLEGEOFART&DESIGN - Savannah, GA                                                                2015

BFA Fibers            Portfolio: kristin-hughes.com