1. Adam R.
Cole
735 Springfork Drive, Cary North Carolina 27513
Cell: 951-807-0547
Accessories
Designer……….
Email: adamryucole@gmail.com
Objective
Seeking to obtain a challenging position as a Fashion Accessories Designer in a professional, artistic environment
where I can use my thirty years of experience in the fashion field to benefit the company and its clients.
Work Experience:
Harris Teeter Part Time Cashier – February 2016 – Present
Cashier for self-checkout lanes and regular lanes.
Reorganize shelves with products in an orderly manner.
Brighton Collectibles, LLC. Los Angeles Fashion Accessories Designer – January 1990 – May 2015
Design original hardware and leather components (buckle sets and ornaments, belts, wallets, key fobs,
bandits,cigar holders, necklaces, earrings, bracelets and handbags)that follow well established seasonal
fashion trends in men’s, ladies and western.
Confer with sales representatives and management executives or with vendors in order to discuss design
ideas.
Identify target markets for designs,looking at factors such as age, gender,and socioeconomic status.
Prioritize and troubleshoot from initial concept stage through production according to the product
development timeline.
Develop the line of color and kinds of materials.
Activity in purchasing new or used accessory items as needed to complete designs.
Direct and coordinate workers involved in production with style of leather, hardware, embossing of leather
and type of material.
Create fact sheets for production of finished product.
Provide sample accessories to sales representatives and arrange for showings of sample accessories at sales
meetings and trade shows.
Assist photographers in set-up of photography equipment and stylize sets for photography ofproducts.
2. Create mock-up of catalog, proof-read throughout the process ofproduction, oversee photography,layout,
imagery and printing of catalog.
Develop and maintain relationship with domestic and overseas contacts to ensure project accuracy and
pricing expectations.
Archiving past and present products for reference.
Swat Fame Inc., Los Angeles Assistant Designer/ Pattern Maker – February 1989 – December 1989
Assisted in color and fabric choices, create purchase orders and specification sheets,order supplies,
photocopy and file paperwork.
Pattern making and sample cutting.
Archiving past and present patterns for reference.
May Company, Los Angeles Visual Display Artist/ Sales Associate – January 1987 – January 1989
Dress and accessorize mannequins.
Display and maintain seasonalmerchandise.
Provide customer service in all departments.
Sales Associate in all departments.
Education:
Studio Seven Fashion Career College, Covina, CA
Associate of Arts,majoring in Fashion Design (June 1988)
Royal Oak High School, Covina, CA
Diploma (June 1982)
Achievements:
2 President’s Honor Roll’s
100% Attendance Award
Bank of America Achievement in Art
Skills:
Hand sketching – I am competent in technical and nontechnicaldrawings using various tools.
Strong design and conceptualskills in accessories using flat sketches and specifications – I can do quick
sketches of various products and images; I have also sketched designs that have been put onto our
merchandise as I am a very creative artist.
Taught design classes – I have taught art and belt making classes for sales meetings and trained new
employees in my department with technical drawings and leather embossing.
Sourcing piece goods trims and hardware – I have an eye for detail due to the length I have been in the
industry in choosing which materials will be marketable.
Proof-reading – I’m often asked to proof-read because of my attention to detail.
Ability to direct – I have excellent communication skills, verbally and written, I instruct the production
team, sample workers and also liaise with other departments, overseas manufacturers and managers . I also
give presentations in sales meetings.
3. Ability to design around concepts – I have a strong sense ofstyle and color coordination.
Strong organizational and time management – I have a good work ethic and will often stay late until I have
finished a task. I also list my tasks in order of priority.
Ability to work in a team oriented environment – I often assist in different departments working as part of
the team.
Sending and receiving mail and packages – Proficient in sending out, tracking and receiving and logging in
letters and packages,via US postalservice and delivery services such as Fed Ex and UPS.
Visual Display Merchandiser – Set up products and props in a visual appealing setting at sales meetings,
trade shows and retail stores.
Pattern Maker – Creating accurate patterns of belts and small leather goods on hard paper from scratch.
Logo design – I occasionally freelance to design logos for companies such as Belts by Nadim where I
designed a horse logo.
Cartoonist – I have illustrated catalog covers,newsletters and correspondence to companies in the past.
Computer skills - Adobe Photoshop,Adobe illustrator and Microsoft office
