Miquette Elliott
Global Coordinator for Design & Merchandising - Mens & Youth Product · VOLCOM
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
In My Own Words
Having achieved a Bachelors of Arts in Fashion Design and a minor in Textiles from UC Davis, I plan to become a menswear designer in the California apparel industry. I plan to pursue a Masters of Fine Arts for Fashion/Textile/Sustainable Design after gaining industry experience.
Work Experience
Global Coordinator for Design & Merchandising - Mens & Youth Product
VOLCOM2013 – Present
- Strategized line consolidation of North American, Australian, and European product needs resulting in a decrease in styles, increase SKU productivity, and a clearer brand image throughout both hemispheres. - Originated processes for a global product line focused on design & merchandising need communication. - Articulated product initiatives & negotiated solutions which gained reconnection of the brand to licenses. - Created a tracking system which allows managers to build projections that results in fully utilized budgets. - Presided over cross departmental initiatives providing territories with materials to strengthen their business.
Global Chemical and Performance Compliance Assistant - All Product
VOLCOM2012 – 2013
- Authored and overhauled process documents that resulted in one of the industry’s most notable programs. - Defined brand PR with a test organization system that lead to successful defense against legal breaches. - Collaborated with all product teams to develop and execute testing lists for all products chemical and performance regulations securing quality expectations and risk prevention.
Accessories Merchandising Intern
VOLCOM2012 – 2012
- Surveyed competitors product for a rolling report of prices, and design for a more efficient product strategy. - Revised all cads and line guides after line changes keeping product and sell through information copacetic. - Designed accessory pitches for special make up clients that resulted in greater sales and customer relations.
Assistant to MA Student Pier Wu
CENTRAL ST MARTINS COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN2011 – 2011
- Developed footwear patterns which were shown at London Fashion Week for Pierong Wu’s menswear debut. - Counseled Wu on organization, structure, and meeting minutes resulting in a successful juried collection. - Prepared all materials and models for reviews with the head of program, Louise Wilson, maximizing critique.
Assistant Tailor
JOS A. BANK2009 – 2010
- Executed all trouser alterations, tailoring prep, and pressing to comply with clients quality expectations. - Scheduled all alterations and prioritized client deadlines to ensure optimal workflow for exemplary delivery. - Maintained all pending order communication that supported the culture of outstanding customer service.
Education
First Year Menswear Track
CENTRAL ST MARTINS COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN2010 – 2011
First Year Menswear Track
Bachelors of Art, High Honors
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS2008 – 2012
Bachelors of Art, High Honors
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