Victoria Wilmoth
Fashion Designer
Birmingham, AL, USA
256.714.8572
www.victoriawilmoth.com
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
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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,