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HYESOO HAN
120 Oxford
Irvine, CA 92612
T: 949-517-2320
E: gemma1530@gmail.com
Professional Summary
• Passionate and motivated with a drive for excellence
• 10 years in Fabric R&D and 3 ½ years in Visual Merchandising
• Work experience in a wide variety of environments as a Manager- fabric R&D, a
coordinator- product development and a visual merchandiser
• Understanding of personality types and workplace dynamics
• Ability to express complex experimental and creativity inspired ideas on many levels
Skills
• Analyzing trends and creating brand identities
• Have great eye for design and the ability to research and track the latest trends
• Have strong analytical skills and communication skills
• Have exceptional working knowledge and understanding of production and design
• Understanding of color and the color approval processes
• Organize oriented, strong time management skill and good work ethic
• Have powerful leadership and maintains strong partnerships with all teams
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner
• Sophisticated visual merchandising and presentation skills
• Have strong knowledge of MS Word/ Excel, Illustrator and Photoshop
Work Experience
Visual Merchandiser (09/2011 - 12/2014)
Forever21 Inc., Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
• Developed and updated merchandise concepts to deliver brand messaging
• Created window display and mannequin styling to promote the image of products
• Prepared store floorset layout
• Researched and analyzed visual trends
• Analyzed and responded to business/selling trends
• Trained and supervised store team members
• Worked with the district expansion teams to open new stores

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Sr. Manager, Fabric R&D (02/2000 - 07/2003)
Sunglim Textile Inc., Seoul, South Korea (05/2001 - 07/2003)
Bosung Inc., Seoul, South Korea (02/2000 - 04/2001)
• Analyzed and forecast fashion trends and identified season brand concept
• Developed sourcing and researching innovation and seasonal fabric trends
• Managed the fabric development process
• Created and developed specific fabric, color, pattern and trims
• Led design, production and merchandising meetings
• Supervised team performance and progress
Associate Manager, Fabric R&D (01/1997 - 01/2000)
Daehyun Inc., Seoul, South Korea
• Performed trend analysis and forecasting
• Coordinated all stages of fabric/color development and production
• Worked with vendors to source fabrics and trims
• Worked closely and partner with designer and production
• Conducted International market research
Associate, Product Developer
Shinwon Inc., Seoul, South Korea (01/1995 - 01/1997)
• Supported the material and color development process
• Assisted seasonal fabric sourcing and trends
• Keep track of all development reporting requirements
• Worked with design and merchandising team
• Assisted and reviewed production
Assistant Coordinator
Sovrano Inc., Seoul, South Korea (04/1994 - 12/1994)
• Coordinated in-house sampling
• Ordered for sample materials, including fabric and trims
• Supported designers in preparations for style out and line presentations
Education
Bachelor or Art (B.A.) in Fashion Design / Home Economics (02/1994)
Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, South Korea
Certificate: English as a Second Language, ESL (07/1990 – 07/1991)
University of Georgia, Athens, GA, U.S.A.

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Selected Activities and Exhibitions Attended
• Market research and textile consulting, Tokyo, Japan. 1996 - 2003
• Premiere Vision, Paris, France. 02/2002
• Market research, Milan, Italy. 02/2002
• Premiere Vision, Paris, France. 09/2002
• Premiere Vision, Paris, France. 02/2000
• Market research, London, England. 02/2000
• Premiere Vision, Paris, France. 02/1999
• Market research, London, England. 02/1999
• Premiere Vision, Paris, France. 02/1998 and 09/1998
• Market research, London, England. 02/1998 and 09/1998
• Pret-a-port, Paris, France. 02/1997
References
Available upon request