HALEY K. BYRD-LOCEY
Costumer & Visual Merchandiser
Strengths in Cross Cultural Communications and International Business
Great Organizational Skills and Team Management * Fashion Forward
Strengths in Cross Cultural Communications and International Business
Great Organizational Skills and Team Management * Fashion Forward
QUALIFICATIONS
Eight years of marketing, merchandising and fashion related field work
Ten years of product development, design and R&D work
Highly self-motivated individual who adapts well to high-energy and dynamic work environments and demanding tasks.
Works well as a team player or a great team leader.
Highly efficient in developing relations on both domestic and international levels
Previous work experience including China, Turkey, Philippines, Mexico, Japan and Australia
Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel), Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator), Garment Designer
Specializing in Image Brand Management, Color Theory, Content Management, Creative Directing, Editing, Event Management, Fashion Forecasting, Fashion Styling, Inventory Management, Merchandising, Trend Forecasting and Analysis
Ten years of product development, design and R&D work
Highly self-motivated individual who adapts well to high-energy and dynamic work environments and demanding tasks.
Works well as a team player or a great team leader.
Highly efficient in developing relations on both domestic and international levels
Previous work experience including China, Turkey, Philippines, Mexico, Japan and Australia
Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel), Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator), Garment Designer
Specializing in Image Brand Management, Color Theory, Content Management, Creative Directing, Editing, Event Management, Fashion Forecasting, Fashion Styling, Inventory Management, Merchandising, Trend Forecasting and Analysis
EXPERIENCE
Costumer, Buyer and Designer of Extras on Nicki Minaj- "Starships"
- Aided in the production and worked under the direction of Anthony Mandler and Heather Heller of Let Films, which won MTV's VMA award for Best Female Music Video of 2012
- Designed and dressed all background and extras (30+) including all Haka, Hula, Fire Knife, Fire Style Dancers, three sets of Tourist Twins in Nicki Fandom wear and all extras in party scenes
- Shopped and fitted all the
- Created all the costumes within budget, while managing a department that included two tailors/seamstresses, two other set costumers and one assistant
- Scheduled all fittings and met all deadlines for background attire
- Organized studio pulls and worked with multiple designers and companies to pick exclusive merchandise for potential looks, while returning in a timely manner
Featured Stylist and Contributer in "Starting Your Career as a Photo Stylist" by Susan Linnet Cox
- Featured Stylist and Contributer in "Starting Your Career as a Photo Stylist: A Comprehensive Guide to Photo Shoots, Marketing, Business, Fashion, Wardobe, Off Figure Product,Prop, Room Sets, and Food Styling" by Susan Linnet Cox
- Featured Guest Writer and Contributor on blog The Invisible Stylist
Wardrobe PA for Sony Pictures Television “Last Resort” (Pilot)
- Managed department supply purchases, POs, Check Requests and Petty Cash Envelopes
- Assisted in buying/returning of local department clothes, as well as organized clothing with various Studio Service Accounts
- Aided in online orders and locating various runs of specific garments for appropriate amount of extra garments for stunts
- Assisted in organization and prep for character fittings
Costume PA for ABC’s “The River” (Season 1)
- Managed P-Card purchases for department cards in HSBC site, as well as POs, Check Requests and Petty Cash Envelopes
- Assisted in buying/returning of local department clothes, as well as organized clothing with various Studio Service Accounts
- Aided in online orders and locating various runs of specific garments for appropriate amount of extra garments for stunts
- Assisted in organization and prep for character fittings
- Shadowed set costumers and set prep for dressing characters
- Gained hands on experience in teching, dying and aging of garments
Wardrobe PA for CBS' "Hawaii Five-0" (Season 1)
- Pulled outfits for Background and Stunts
- Organized returns for both local retail shops and costume warehouses
- Managed and Coded P-Card purchases for all department’s cards in Entertainment Partners’ Virtual Production Office
- Aged and teched various garments, accessories and shoes
- Assisted in buying
- Maintained and organized clothing with various Studio Service Accounts
- Assisted in organization and prep for character fittings
- Organized and Managed Stock and Clothing Inventory
Visual Merchandiser for Charotte Russe
- Worked closely with Charlotte Russe's Corporate Office and aided in styling for various collections featured as corporate's examples in Visual Store Directory which was used by the other 145 stores
- Tasks include heavy time management skills to work within short time lines to refresh new products and collections for high volume sales
- Managing small groups of people on visual daily goals for corporate walk through
- Designing backlit and window display layouts promoting the newest products on a consistent basis
President of Sigma Iota Epsilon
- Tasks emphasized organization, management and leadership skills
- Tasks include developing new membership within the campus and ongoing networking opportunities of Sigma alumni
- Planning guest speakers, tours, seminars and events
Designer for Music Accessories & Lifestyle Line Strapped
- Showcased company at the prestigious NAMM show in Anaheim 2008
- Worked with both International Distributors, Wholesalers and Vendors as well as Domestic
- Designs and production developed in the Tijuana, Mexico area
- Developed and maintained relationships with manufacturers
- Closely working and communicating with manufacturers on a weekly basis to ensure proper quality control and timely production techniques
Contributing Editor for Indie Music Magazine The Farm
- Wrote D.I.Y article on making guitar straps from everyday items in closet
- Featured kick off promotion in Anniversary Issue of Rolling Stone
Marketing Intern for Fashion Company Thread Show
- Developed and maintained database of up-and-coming indie designers while nurturing relationships with current designers
- Promoting new shows with marketing campaigns centered on use of viral announcements and social networking sites
- Collecting potential vendor relationship information and securing new promotional opportunities
Creative Services Intern with San Diego CW Station
- Helped in researching potential interviewees for the daily show and by accommodating the show guests
- Produced and edited movie promotional spots as part of marketing campaign
- Worked closely with non-profit companies, local media and community to to encourage a higher recognition and activity with the show
Freelance Design and Marketing Consultant for Clothing Lines
- Aided in graphic designs, collection concepts and marketing promotion for various clothing lines including Sweetie Cakes Fashions, DaHui Women’s Clothing Surf Wear and Hawaiian punk band Knumbskull's Reunion Tour Merchandise
Interior Layout and Visuals Assistant with American Apparel
- Aided in layout of several American Apparels in the San Diego area.
- Kept all interior visuals, graphics, fonts, signage consistent with corporate brand and image.
Apprenticed with Architect Paolo Soleri at Arcosanti
- Construction Management Intern with Urban Planning emphasis
- Learned, developed and incorporated architect’s design aesthetic
Owner of Clothing Line Karma-Apple
- Created successful site and online business with various clothing and accessories that I designed and manufactured
- Sold products both through local boutiques and web-site
- Received national recognition through Cosmo Girl Magazine as Entrepreneur of the Month
- Acknowledged by various other media including, Detroit’s FOX2 Morning Show, TROY ECCENTRIC, DETROIT FREE PRESS, ALBUQUERQUE TRIBUNE and various online 'zines
EDUCATION
B.S in International Business with an emphasis on Marketing from Alliant International University in Spring of 2009
Associates in Fashion Design and Merchandising from Mesa College in Spring 2010
Associates in Fashion Design and Merchandising from Mesa College in Spring 2010
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