Mercy Opoku
Leicester,LCE
Summary
Motivated ladies wear designer with over 3 years of experience. A creative individual seeking opportunities to develop skills and demonstrate qualities in an environment that encourages initiative and innovation with minimal supervision. Expert in designing bridal and bridesmaids' outfits, casual wear, office wear, and outstanding outfits to suit all occasions. Established Fashion Designer with reputation for exquisitely designed collections. Familiar with complete product creation life cycle from initial concept to retail sale. Committed to innovation, functionality and high-quality products.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Fashion Designer
Pokua’s Clothing
01.2019 - Current
- Operate a fashion and clothing shop
- Designing various kinds of womenswear including bridal and bridesmaids' outfits, casual wear, office wear, and outfits for all occasions
- Quickly reacting to new trends
- Fashion tutoring and training
- Product marketing and fashion entrepreneurship
- Creating detailed sketches and drawings.
- Style and design for high-profile clients, including Linda Dorcas Antwi, who won the Outstanding Innovative Excellence Award 2023 in Ghana.
- Designed the wardrobe for Berenger Irene Duku, who won The Next TV Star 2022 in Ghana.
Assistant Designer/Trainee
Alabi Fashion
03.2016 - 12.2018
- Supported Senior Designers with various duties and worked on multiple clothing pieces
- Assisted with drawings and sketching of various designs.
Education
01.2019
01.2018
West African Senior School Certificate (WASSCE) -
Nkawkaw Senior High School
06.2011
Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) -
Mamprobi Sempe 3 Junior High School
04.2007
Skills
- Excellent tailoring and accessorizing skills
- Exceptional time management
- Superb eye for style
- Excellent collaboration abilities
- Highly developed analytical skills and a quick learner
- Willingness to learn new things and perform extra duties
- Fashion sketching
- Textile knowledge
- Trend Analysis
- Pattern Making
- Fashion Forecasting
- Tailoring techniques
- Product line development
- Vendor Relations
- Quality Assurance
- Outline drawing
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Sample Preparation
- Design strategy
- Relationship Building
- Team building
- Sewing
- Active Listening
- Time Management
- Tailoring garments
- Marketing support
- Technical sketches
- Fit Evaluation
Social Media
Facebook,
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064033513623
https://www.instagram.com/invites/contact/?i=1ms53yyizcdmc&utm_content=nhl17ia.
Personal Information
Nationality: Ghanaian
Languages
Akan -Twi
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Fashion Designer
Pokua’s Clothing
01.2019 - Current
Assistant Designer/Trainee
Alabi Fashion
03.2016 - 12.2018
West African Senior School Certificate (WASSCE) -
Nkawkaw Senior High School
Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) -
Mamprobi Sempe 3 Junior High School
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