Elena Veroniki Mingas
Heald Green,Cheshire
Summary
Creative and driven professional seeking to transition into new opportunities in my career. Demonstrating strong visual communication and project management skills coupled with keen eye for detail and innovative thinking.
Offering many strong and transferable skills from varied positions.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Print Designer
Self Employed
Stockport, Greater Manchester
2016.10 - Current
- Design surface prints based on market trends to be sold across a wide range of online platforms, reaching fashion/ textile buyers and beyond.
- Customers include; Next, Abercrombie, Boohoo, Asos, Fleo and Urban Outfitters
- Design bespoke prints for private commissions based on their requests.
- Kept up-to-date with the latest design trends and technologies for continuous improvement in work quality.
Print Designer (Various)
United Clothing/ Sumec/ Lindybop
London/ Manchester
2014.01 - 2016.10
- Designed a wide range of all over prints, placement prints and garment design across multiple departments for major fashion retailers including Primark and River Island.
- Liaised with buyers presenting collections and participated in brainstorming sessions to create commercial and best selling lines.
- Used CAD to create and update designs according to client requirements.
- Sourced new inspiration through shopping trips and comp shops.
- Experienced in working with factories in China, Turkey and Pakistan.
Creative Assistant
ValleyDez
Dubai , United Arab Emirates
2011.07 - 2012.12
- Responsible for all creative elements of running a fashion boutique including visual merchandising, computer visuals, assisting with buying collections, arranging photoshoots and attending fashion shows.
- Involved in business decisions and senior meetings.
- Point of contact for press and external enquiries
- Represented boutique at industry and networking events
Sales Advisor
Warehouse
Preston, Lancashire
2008.06 - 2011.06
- Assisted with all aspects of a retail business from deliveries to helping customers to handling money and cashing up tills.
- Resolving customer issues such as returns and complaints.
- Supervising running of the store and team in managers absence.
Waitress
The Litten Tree
Blackpool, Lancashire
2007.05 - 2009.06
Receptionist/ Admin
Collegiate High School
Blackpool, Lancashire
2004.09 - 2007.07
Education
Master of Arts - Fashion Studies
University of Central Lancashire
Preston /2013 - /2014
Bachelor of Arts - Digital Design for Fashion
University of Central Lancashire
Preston 2008.09 - 2011.06
Foundation Diploma - Art and Design
University of Central Lancashire
Preston 2007.09 - 2008.07
Skills
- Adaptability
- Creativity
- Teamwork/ Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Time Management
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Working under pressure
- Presentation
- Empathy
Timeline
Print Designer
Self Employed
2016.10 - Current
Print Designer (Various)
United Clothing/ Sumec/ Lindybop
2014.01 - 2016.10
Creative Assistant
ValleyDez
2011.07 - 2012.12
Bachelor of Arts - Digital Design for Fashion
University of Central Lancashire
2008.09 - 2011.06
Sales Advisor
Warehouse
2008.06 - 2011.06
Foundation Diploma - Art and Design
University of Central Lancashire
2007.09 - 2008.07
Waitress
The Litten Tree
2007.05 - 2009.06
Receptionist/ Admin
Collegiate High School
2004.09 - 2007.07
Master of Arts - Fashion Studies
University of Central Lancashire
/2013 - /2014