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Uzma Farooq
Designer
Copenhagen
Summary
Knowledgeable professional with strong background in Danish and Nordic design.
Employs deep understanding of importance of creativity in classroom to meet student needs.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong communication skills eager to secure position as part time-teacher for "New Nordic Design".
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Business Owner
Kali kameez
Copenhagen
03.2019 - Current
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions and purchasing.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Design Assistant
Mai Jacobsen design
Vallensbæk
05.2018 - 03.2019
- Clearly communicated design revisions to members of fashion design team.
- Sketched artistic and fresh designs for consideration.
- Selected fabrics, patterns and trims to use in final designs and meet desired aesthetics and quality standards.
- Worked with photographers and stylists to showcase products for optimal visibility.
- Oversaw production fashion line from concept to completion.
- Collaborated with stylists and photographers to create creative fashion campaigns.
- Participated in trade shows to showcase garments and attract buyers.
Graphic Designer
Muddy’s Indisk køkken
Ballerup
08.2013 - 12.2014
- Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
- Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
- Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection.
- Developed creative design for print materials, banners and signs.
Design Assistant Internship
Anne Sofie Madsen
Copenhagen
09.2012 - 01.2013
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
Guest Lecturer
Kea Copenhagen Business Academy
Copenhagen
02.2012 - 02.2012
- Guided class discussions to encourage debate and feedback among students.
- Maintained engaging and interesting lectures by combining different media.
- Drew connections between session's content and material covered in previous lectures to connect learning components.
- Used PowerPoint and Google Classroom technology to give presentations to student classrooms.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to create meaningful learning experiences.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor in Fashion Design
Kea Copenhagen Design And Business Academy
Copenhagen 09.2009 - 02.2011
Diploma - Design Technology
Bec Design
Copenhagen 09.2007 - 06.2009
Skills
Business Development
undefinedAccomplishments
Selected by the Illum group to showcase my design with 12 other designers for an exhibition held in Illum.
Participation in a nation wide design competition in 2009, with focus on CSR and sustainability in the fashion industry. Selected as one of the top10 finalists.
Software
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Indesign
Powerpoint
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Business Owner
Kali kameez
03.2019 - Current
Design Assistant
Mai Jacobsen design
05.2018 - 03.2019
Graphic Designer
Muddy’s Indisk køkken
08.2013 - 12.2014
Design Assistant Internship
Anne Sofie Madsen
09.2012 - 01.2013
Guest Lecturer
Kea Copenhagen Business Academy
02.2012 - 02.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor in Fashion Design
Kea Copenhagen Design And Business Academy
09.2009 - 02.2011
Diploma - Design Technology
Bec Design
09.2007 - 06.2009
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