Lindsay Hannan

Jersey City, NJ 07302 | 804-314-4102 | lindsayhannan.nyc@gmail.com

Expertise
A self-motivated team player with over 10 years of progressive fashion industry experience that
understands the importance of maintaining high quality standards and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced
environment.

 Illustration and Flat Sketching by hand and with  Line Sheets

Photoshop
 Trend Research and Forecasting
 Product Development from White Board Ideas
 Photoshop, Illustrator, Microsoft Office, Google
Apps, and Social Media Platforms
 Embroidery, Beading, and Specialty Washes
 Fabric and Trim Sourcing
 Technical Packages

Design and Product Development Experience

· Designer, Owner | The Conscious Curator | 2015-Present
· Account Manager, Product Developer, Designer | Design Archives and Vie la V | 2012-2014
· Badgley Mischka, Marchesa, Lela Rose, Pamella Roland, Lorena Sarbu, Elizabeth Kennedy,
Theory, Houghton, Theia, Alice and Olivia, Roarke NY, Troubadour and Nha Khanh.
· Freelance Designer, Product Developer | Multiple Lines | 2011-2014
· Wilt, Left Of center, Lauren Hansen, Tattle Tale, Private Clients
· Senior Designer, Design Director | Adorn Apparel (Jakes Dry Goods) | 2009-2011
· Designer, Co-Owner | Trust Lifestyle LLC. | 2007-2009
· Freelance Designer | Multiple Lines | 2004-2007
· Roxanne Heptner, Charlotte Russe, Von Dutch, Private Clients
· Assistant Designer | Kymsta Corp. (Roxanne Heptner) | 2003-2004
· Assistant Designer | Uroberus | 2002-2003

Highlights:
· Effective account management and innovative design techniques led to a 45% growth in sales in 1 year
· Managed the design and development of technical packages with the Mumbai, India-based factory to
fulfill client requests; innovative beading and embroidery techniques and effective communication style
increased productivity by 35%
· Successfully re-launched the woman’s t-shirt and separates lines; led to a 30% growth in sales
· Transitioned company from slow sales and lost concept to a $3M order in 4 months to Costco (40%
increase) with reorders
· Grew business by 20% by starting private label division with Chaps, Calvin Klein, DLA and Rock &
Republic
· Designed and launched a fashion forward juniors line in NYC ’10 - successfully refocusing the brand and
generated buyer interest from Macys, Anthropology, Nordstrom, Urban Outfitters, Metropark, and
Tilly’s
· Worked directly under Sr. Design and Production teams in the design and technical development of
contemporary lines, junior lines and private labels for Anthropology, Urban Outfitters, Century 21,
Barney’s, and Nordstrom.

Related Experience
· College Representative | The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising | 2014-Present
· Volunteer Fashion Curator | The Valentine Museum | 2014-2015

Education
BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE PROGRAM (1 YR) | 2002 | POLIMODA, FLORENCE, ITALY
· Major: Fashion Design
· Related coursework: Chosen by students and faculty to be the production manager for U.S. and Italian students
graduation fashion show

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE | 2001 | FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

· Major: Fashion Design
· Specialization: Ready to Wear
· Related coursework: Chosen by students and faculty to be production manager for FIT vs. Parsons annual
competition fashion show

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