1. Los
Angeles,
CA
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949-­‐633-­‐0187
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nmeknat@gmail.com
AZY
MEKNAT
WARDROBE
STYLIST
/VISUAL
MERCHANDISER
949-633-0187 NMEKNAT@GMAIL.COM
Experienced
wardrobe
stylist
with
a
positive
track
record
of
professional
achievements.
Recognized
for
proven
styling
expertise
and
for
providing
exceptional
client
satisfaction.
More
than
eight
years
of
experience
in
different
areas
of
fashion
business,
providing
both
depth
of
service
and
expanse
of
oversight.
Exemplary
track
record
in
developing
relationships
and
delivering
service.
Innovative
and
forward-­‐thinking
leader
utilizing
progressive
methods
for
team
building
and
knowledge
transfer
in
any
industry.
Areas
of
Expertise
include:
Project
Management
•
Team
Management.
Leadership
•
Visual
Merchandise
Presentation
Team
Supervision
•
Time
Management
•
Wardrobe
Styling
•
Client
Education
•
Film
Costuming
EXPERIENCE
&
NOTABLE
CONTRIBUTIONS
FREELANCE
WARDROBE
STYLIST
/
VISUAL
MERCHANDISER
•
Los
Angeles,
CA
•
2006-­‐Present
WARDROBE
STYLIST
Work
with
clients
to
develop
wardrobe
appropriate
for
their
body,
shape
and
lifestyle,
working
with
a
variety
of
male
and
female
patrons
to
find
a
style
that
is
theirs
and
showcases
their
individuality.
Dress
celebrities
for
red
carpet
and
appearances.
Collaborate
with
photographers
and
fashion
publishing
executives
for
various
fashion
and
promotional
photo
shoots.
Work
as
a
set
Costumer
and
wardrobe
supervisor
for
film,
commercials
or
music
videos.
Work
with
independent
boutiques
and
stores
to
create
a
unique
visual
display
and
merchandising.
KEY
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
• Developed
and
managed
a
successful
Wardrobe
styling
business
for
the
past
8
years.
• Fashion
Editorial
projects
published
in
various
fashion
magazines.
• Provide
on-­‐set
wardrobe
design
for
various
films
and
music
videos.
GUESS!
INC.
•
Los
Angeles,
CA
•
2005-­‐2006
VISUAL
MERCHANDISE
COORDINATOR
Managed
weekly
visual
merchandising
visits
for
wholesale
operations
in
Southern
California
territory.
Educated
the
staff
on
new
visual
merchandising
guidlines.
Developed
weekly
reports
and
communicated
as
liaison
between
sales
associates
and
regional
managers.
KEY
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
• Effectively
trained
staff
and
associates
on
visual
merchandising
standards
to
ensure
compliance.
JOVOVICH-­‐HAWK
•
Los
Angeles,
CA
•
2005
DESIGNER
ASSISTANT
Assisted
designers
on
all
projects
and
led
as
liaison
between
designers
and
magazines,
event
coordinators,
clients
and
various
production
staff.
Collaborated
on
opening
of
main
design
office,
leading
communications
between
designers
and
internal
staff.
MACY’S
•
Mission
Viejo,
CA
•
2004-­‐2005
VISUAL
MERCHANDISING
TEAM
LEADER
Assisted
in
visual
display
projects,
outlining
creative
and
innovative
visual
displays
for
various
areas
of
the
store.
Created
window
displays
and
styled
all
mannequins.
Maintained
the
overall
look
of
store.
KEY
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
• Successfully
managed
team
of
staff
in
creating
exciting
visual
merchandising
displays
based
on
effective
marketing
strategies
and
design
components.
EDUCATION
Associate
of
Arts,
Visual
Communications,
Fashion
Institute
of
Design
and
Merchandising,
Los
Angeles,
CA
Fashion/Wardrobe
Styling,
SmashBox
Studios,
Los
Angeles,
CA
Fashion/Wardrobe
Styling
Stacy
London,
New
York,
NY
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