1. Betsy Berry Burns
INTERNATIONAL GREETINGS UK LTD. Jul 2010
Present
Responsible for product development
for a wide range of consumer products
such as giftwrap, bags, cards, tins,
and novelty items.
Initiate new product development which
enhances customer satisfaction and
increased sales.
Collaborate with all departments
throughout the product life cyle including
design, sales, and production.
Manage the design execution and
merchandising of 350 retails across eight
accounts in North America from
development straight through
to production.
Direct multiple designers on tailored design
to meet customer range briefs for a
spectrum of goods that vary from
luxury to value product.
Senior Design Manager, Ystrad Mynach, UK
KSJ KNITWEAR Nov 2009
Jun 2010DESIGNER, Cardiff UK
Managed design execution of a full range
of mens and women's knitwear.
Communicated directly with the FE and
responsible for product managment as
well as design.
Created brand direction which aided the
launch of new ranges internally.
Sep 2006
May 2009
CAROLE HOCHMAN DESIGN GROUP
Associate Designer, New York, NY
Designed ranges for five major accounts
within the private label sleepwear division.
Designed and merchandised product
based on customer specification and
trend direction.
Executed design based on brand identity
for labels such as Betsey Johnson,
Oscar de la Renta, and Ralph Lauren.
Responsible for product development and
critical path from original design to
produced goods.
Sep 2009
Dec 2010Casual Lecturer in Fashion, Camarthen, UK
COLEG SIR GAR
Worked with first and third year students
to develop professional portfolios.
Assisted third year students towards
professional presentation skills and career
goals.
Worked closely with Product Developers
to source trims and fabrics.
VICTORIA'S SECRET
Sales Associate, Philadelphia, PA
TAGLIA SHIRTS
Intern, Philadelphia, PA
PHILADELPHIA UNIV. FASHION SHOW
Assistant Production Coordinator Philadelphia, PA
EDUCATION
PHILADELPHIA UNIVERSITY
BS in FASHION DESIGN
AMERICAN UNIVERISITY at ROME
STUDY ABROAD
2006
2003
May 2005
Jan 2006
Aug 2005
Oct 2005
2003 &
2004
(347)601-5877 betsyberrydesigns.comberry.betsy@gmail.com
EXPERIENCE
Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign
Excel, Word, Powerpoint
Illustration, Print Design, Formatting,
Brand Development
Draping, Pattern Making, Sewing
Skills:
Lead customer meetings throughout North
America and Europe, resulting in a
deep understanding of international markets,
growth opportunities, and design inspiration.
Develop Trend presentations that are
used to brief internally as well as to
represent the company in the
international marketplace.
Knowledgeable in Far East and domestic
production, supporting critical path
management of individual accounts.