ELIZABETH HOLZWORTH

WORK EXPERIENCE

 

DESIGNER/ ASSISTANT DESIGNER-WOMEN'S BOTTOMS (LOT 700, LOT 300, FASHION) LEVI STRAUSS & CO

San Francisco, CA 2017-present

• Provided design direction and feedback for seasonal fit and finish as product is developed.

• Collaborated with design and merchandising teams in seasonal line development, sketching and initial prototype specifications.  

• Owned all PLM activity for team to ensure correct BOM and specifications.

• Managed sundry and embellishment development and execution.

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OPERATIONS AND BRAND MANAGER- SARAH SEVEN BRIDAL 

Oakland, CA 2012-2017

• Worked in tandem with designer to develop overall growth strategy and future roadmap for company.

• Improved production schedule and strategy to increase capacity and efficiency.

• Tracked and manage all purchase orders from placement through quality inspection

• Managed fit sessions and sample approval

• Organized weekly responsibilities and priorities for in-house couture production team

• Assisted designer in sourcing and selecting fabrics and trim to match aesthetic needs and increase margins

• Managed product cycle on non-traditional calendar, offering solutions and options in the face of delivery challenges and delays

• Office administration; handling customer service and Human Resource issues as necessary

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RETAIL OPERATIONS MANAGER Sarah Seven

San Francisco, CA, Chicago, IL, New York, NY

2013-2017

• Provided resources and support to 3 retail outlets

• Hired and trained all staff to be highly effective brand representatives and salespeople

• Determined sales goals for each store and rep on a monthly basis

• Developed and updated all sales materials, contracts, invoicing and standard customer service protocols for for all stores

 

BRAND MANAGER- Sarah Seven

Oakland, CA 2012-2017

• Provided customer service and support to wholesale accounts

• Created and managed seasonal line sheets, pricing and policy materials for distribution to potential and existing accounts

• Curated all advertising relationships and initiatives, as well as create print advertisements featured in Martha Stewart Weddings, Brides, C weddings, Modern Luxury and New York Weddings magazines.

• Managed and updated designer website and blog

• Attended and coordinated market trade shows, trunk shows and designer events in retail stores.

• Accepted and confirmed all wholesale purchase orders

• Trained directly with designer to cut and sew garments, developing full understanding of construction constraints, customization options, design aesthetic and technique 

 

PRODUCTION INTERN

JJ’s Mae DBA Rainbeau

San Francisco, CA 2012 

• General data entry relating to pre-production product testing and approval for mass market knitwear -Matched and approved color and TOP samples prior to bulk production

• Updated collection swatch books and archived past season style information

• Attended line meetings for childrens and dancewear lines to ensure production capabilities and first samples matched design vision and aesthetic