Victoria Wilmoth

Fashion Designer

Birmingham, AL, USA
I develop fashion through collaboration that embodies glamour and sophistication, with impeccable quality and a couture refinement.

Work Experience

Keystone

Gift Show Sales Representative

I was a sales representative for PortMeirion Group, Museum Bees, Brasil Home Design, Leeber Ltd, and H.P Johnson. My responsibilities included: making appointments for Alabama buyers, having knowledge of each brand, placing electronic orders in the showroom, following up with customers for future purchases.
July 2017 - September 2017 Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Succarra Showroom

Account Executive

I was an account executive for eighteen different jewelry lines throughout the Southeastern United States. My responsibilities included: completing sales calls, participating in trade shows, handling account maintenance, territory management, researching buying patterns, and determining effective product placement. My graphic design skills were also used to create email blasts and flyers to promote jewelry sales.
June 2016 - December 2016 Atlanta, Georgia, United States

APT Apparels

Director of Sales/Assistant Designer

As assistant designer, I was responsible for sourcing fabrics, creating tech packs, and designing APT’s Autumn/Winter 2016 Missy collection. I was also responsible for trend forecasting, communicating with manufacturers overseas, and advising on product development. Once the garments were manufactured, I was responsible for inspecting prototypes and quality control. My sales skills included researching prospects and assisting with customer service for the entire APT company. To achieve sales goals for the company, I was marketing the brand and managing social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
October 2015 - February 2016 Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Leib Associates

Regional Sales Executive

Reginal Sales Executive at Leib Associates for Alice & Trixie and Autumn Cashmere.
March 2015 - September 2015 Georgia, United States

HUGO BOSS

Brand Ambassador

I drive business through my expertise on Hugo Boss. I represent the 'face of the brand' and am responsible for the technical knowledge of each product, the product training, and product feedback to the merchants/vendors. Due to the requirements of a brand ambassador, I have sharpened my business skills and learned to strategically develop a plan to further business and push sales.
March 2014 - Michigan, United States

Saks Fifth Avenue

Sales Associate

Created clientele, followed up with customers, styled clients, cross-sold departments, continually stayed knowledgeable about products being sold within each department, became familiar with events taking place within the company
November 2013 - Present Troy, Michigan, United States

Writtalin.com

Fashion Editor

I write the men's and women's fashion section for writtalin.com.
December 2013 - Present Troy, Michigan, United States

L'Cheriyve

Assistant

Helped style garments for NYFW 2013, participated in production and marketing meetings, inspected garments for quality control, packaged inventory, created and kept up with inventory spreadsheets.
August 2013 - October 2013 Los Angeles, California, United States

Ivy + Aster

Intern

Assisted with returns and repairs, assembled accessories, aided in shipping and receiving merchandise, managed quality control, created swatch cards, and organized spread sheets.
November 2012 - January 2013 Atlanta, Georgia, United States

André Leon Talley's "The Little Black Dress" Photo Shoot

Intern

Assisted André Leon Talley with "The Little Black Dress" Photo Shoot.
July 2013 - July 2013 Savannah, Georgia, United States

Savannah College Of Art & Design

SCAD Mentoree Student

I worked hand-in-hand with couture designer Maggie Norris for my senior collection at SCAD. This resulted in the development of six couture looks starting from the beginning of the creative process, to the muslin sample production, and finally to the completion of the final product. During this time, I explored fabric, trim, trend researching, and liaised with fabric vendors.
November 2011 - June 2012 Savannah, Georgia, United States

Heidi Elnora

Intern

I contributed by helping with hand sewing, cutting out wedding gowns, bridal fittings, and events.
June 2011 - August 2011 Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Daydreams

Sales Associate

Created window displays, assisted customers, opened and closed the store, and set up merchandise in the store.
March 2011 - May 2011 Savannah, Georgia, United States

Hancock Fabrics

Sales Associate

Opened and closed Hancock Fabrics, Provided advice to customers regarding purchases, Checked customers out, Cut fabric, Cleaned/organized the store, Filled out special order forms, Assisted customers in any way possible
April 2007 - November 2009 Alabama, United States

Adonai Brand

Intern

Researched trends, Designed collections, Created samples, Constructed flats
June 2010 - August 2010 Tennessee, United States

Education

Savannah College Of Art And Design (SCAD)

Fashion Design

September 2008 - Savannah, Georgia, United States

Awards

South Magazine

I was mentioned on page 77 in South Magazine's article "The Fashion Oracle: André Leon Talley".

2013

André Leon Talley's Little Black Dress Exhibition

Privileged to have my gown hand selected by Dr. André Leon Talley to be exhibited, photographed, and published in his Little Black Dress Exhibition and book. Page 149, 179, 180.

2012

Savannah College Of Art And Design (SCAD) (SCADDY)

SCAD 2012 Fashion Show Participant

2012

Savannah College Of Art And Design (SCAD) (SCADDY)

SCAD 2012 Jury Show Participant

2012

Skills

Adobe Illustrator, Adobe In Design, Adobe Photoshop, Draping, Microsoft Office Suite, Sewing, Fabric Sourcing, Pattern Making , Technical Drawing,