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Howard Lewis
Tel:
517-409-2564 Email: howard_lewis58@gmail.com
13
Ardenwald Place
Louisville MA, 73514
Profile A creative mind with the ability
to realize vision, devise strategies of execution and stay focused on the final goal to sale and expand
business into new markets of opportunity.
Education Bachelor of Science in Human
Environmental Sciences
University of Arkansas- Fayetteville,
AR
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Majored in Apparel Studies with
additional study in Costume Design and Fashion Illustration
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Member of the Fashion Merchandising
Club
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Internship at the BCBG Max Azria
Design studio in Los Angeles
Experience Ready-to-Wear Line 2008-Present
Started the
ready-to-wear division of Jordan Crowson
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Worked with business partners to
develop a plan to enter the ready-to-wear market with a complete system of
production, promotion and sales.
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Traveled into Mainland China to work
directly with silk and cashmere mills to attain a competitive price on fabric
production.
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Designed from concept to finished
product in each collection.
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Directed and worked side-by-side
with my sample team to produce complete seasonal collections. This included draping, flat pattern, mock-up
sampling adjustments and final samples.
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Directed and styled all look books.
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Designed company website from
concept to finished program.
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Entered the ready-to-wear market in
fall/winter 2009 at Coterie New York .
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Sales Representative in tradeshows,
showrooms and stores.
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Worked with showroom and sales team
to develop a larger customer base.
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Directed production from beginning
to end. This included final production fit adjustments, grading, sewing line
supervision and final quality check.
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Coordinated international and domestic
supply chains to ensure product shipped on time.
Jo
Feltmon Interior Design 2008-2012
Residential
and Commercial Interior Designer
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Sourced specific furniture, fixtures
and artwork for client homes
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Furniture and art placement
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Fabric and color consultant
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Floral and fixture arrangement for
special events
Dillard’s
Corporate Product Development Designer 2007
Creative
director for product development
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Create seasonal concept direction
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Oversee sample design
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Work with international manufactures
to produce product
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Maintain delivery dates of all
product in my department
Couture
Clothing Line 2004-2012
Developed
couture line as an independent small business endeavor
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Conception and illustration of each
collection
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Draping and Flat Patterning
development of each garment
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Sewing construction of all garments
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Embroidery design
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Production scheduling and
projections
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Costing estimations and efficiency
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Fabric import and export (negotiated
terms)
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Marketing and Public relations-
special event planning, show production, advertising and trunk show coordination
with local shops
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Employee and intern training
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Conducted sales with private clients
as well as large store accounts.
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Clients received personal design consultation
as well as custom fittings which included draping, sizing, measurements and
several muslin fittings.
Freelance
Design 2004-2012
Developed
women’s ready-to-wear prototypes for existing and newly developing lines
through Heart Hunters Consulting (a fashion industry consulting firm)
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Line development, draping,
patterning and prototype construction
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Working one on one with clients to
produce cohesive collection.
Internship
BCBG Max Azria-2003
Worked
as an intern at the BCBG Max Azria Corporate office in Los Angeles, CA
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Assisted designers with concept
boards
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Worked with graphic designers on
print layouts
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Helped organize vintage collection
Rose
Cottage-Interior design boutique 1998-2000
I
worked as a sales representative and merchandiser
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Updated store merchandise displays
on a weekly basis
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Worked with customers to help them
pick out interior furnishings
Charities & Public Service
Exhibitions & Cultural
Events 2004-2007
As a couturier I
worked in conjunction with charities and cultural centers to promote my
clothing line
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In 2004 & 2005 I coordinated a charity event for the Susan G.
Komen Breast Cancer foundation of Northwest Arkansas
entitled Pretty in Pink. Event
production included volunteer mobilization of 30 plus friends, family and
volunteers of the Komen foundation. We
entertained over 1,000 guests with the presentation of Jordan Crowson Haute Couture. The benefit netted over $150,000 to help in
the fight against breast cancer. It was
rated the number one charity event in northwest Arkansas by Citiscapes
magazine.
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In September 2006 Jordan Crowson Haute Couture and the Arkansas Arts Center
collaborated to create an exhibition of my fall/winter 2006 collection. The event was attended by over 700 guests.
Skills
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Artistic Director for all Jordan
Crowson product
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Fashion design & illustration
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Editorial and runway styling
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Fashion show production- casting,
lighting, sound, and timing
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Draping, flat pattern, sewing and
hand finishing
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Production grading
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Quality control and inspection
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As sample production supervisor I
work hands on with my team draping, patterning and sewing each sample to make
sure everything is executed correctly
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Sample to production edit for
consumer market
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I also supervise production orders
to make sure fit and quality standards are maintained at the highest standard.
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Logistics manager
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Material sourcing both overseas and
domestically
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Recruit and manage sales teams
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Customer relations
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Sales
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CAD
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Photoshop
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Illustrator
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Microsoft Professional
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QuickBooks
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Website Design
Portfolio & History
Available online at jordancrowson.com
References Available upon request
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