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Carol
Lieberman
9 Our Road, Woodstock, New York 12498
phone/fax:845-679-7327
e-mail:cldesigns@hvc.rr.com
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Summary:
Innovative designer of women's and children's fashion accessories,
hats, bags, muffs, hair ornaments, visors, scarves, belts, gloves,
socks, jewelry -- who designs for markets with a range as varied as
Wal-Mart to Neiman Marcus. Proven success in forecasting, designing
and developing successful products. Ability to inspire and motivate
team members while meeting deadlines as well as financial and production
quotas.
Professional
Experience
Fashion Accessory Designer 1995
- present
Designer, Consultant, Trendspotter to the
Trade
New
York City, New York
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Designs in hats, bags and other accessories for all age groups resulting
in increased client sales
- Presented
in-depth story boards; predicting international and national market
trends derived from from web, print, and broadcast media research
- Responsible
for locating contractors and vendors both domestically and overseas.
- Strategically
targeted designs to acquire new markets such as Target, Wal-Mart,
Dillards and Lord & Taylor
Head Designer/
CEO 1987 - 1995
Baby Grand
Woodstock,
New York
- Manufactured
and marketed successful children's and ladies' accessory lines to
Bloomingdale's, Macy's, Anne Taylor, Nordstrom, and Neiman Marcus
- Increased
sales by contract manufacturing coordinating custom designed headwear
for childrenswear, swimwear, and sportswear companies. Clients included:
Carters, Leon Levin, Quantum, a division of Roxanne Industries, and
Florence Eiseman.
- Created
imaginative point of purchase displays for retail markets.
- Designed
innovative brochures, packaging and print ads resulting in increased
sales. (Samples available on request.)
Business Consultant
1993
- 1995
Small Business Development Center
Kingston,
New York
- Mentor
/ Consultant to entrepreneurs
- Coached
clients with sales, marketing and product development strategies
- Recipient
of “Entrepreneur of the Year Award“ 1990
Associate
Art Director 1993 - 1995
Martin, Landey, Arlow Advertising, Inc.
New York, New York
- Designed
in-store displays, packaging and print ads.
Education
- City
University of New York at Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, NY B.A.
Fine Arts
- Fashion
Institute of Technology: Millinery and Bridal headwear design
- Neville
Bean Studios: Forecasting workshop
Partial List of Clients and Customers:
Macy’s,
Lord & Taylor, Nordstrom, Ann Taylor, Bloomingdale’s, Fred
Segal,
Neiman Marcus, Dillards, Quantum Sportswear, Leon Levin, Robby Len,
Dotti Originals, Florence Eismann, Carters, J.C. Penny, Sears,
Kohl’s, Target, Wal-Mart, K Mart, Kids “R” Us, ABG
Accessories division of Elegant Headwear
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