Gregory Clark

Chicago, IL, USA
It starts with an idea. I am passionate about the progression of menswear design and I have developed conceptual work in hope that one day it will make an impact on the landscape of men's fashion. Although it is a work in progress, I am actively seeking methods to execute my goals and I welcome the opportunity to discuss possible career ventures.

Work Experience

The Maude Group

Project Manager

• Managed 10+ turn-key marketing and branding experience design projects for global corporations
• Led virtual meetings with Fortune 100 clients to define design and content
• Collaborated and negotiated with international suppliers to maintain budget and product quality
• Executed project designs by preparing proposals, budgets, estimates, and schedules
• Communicated client needs to team of designers to create effective design solutions
• Assisted design team with interior finish programs for commercial environments
• Contributed on client marketing program to increase customer retention and generate business
• Supported President with ad-hoc requests to meet project deadlines and deliverables
October 2011 - July 2012 Chicago, Illinois, United States

Natural Built Home

Assistant Manager

• Managed business and warehouse activities to produce maximum company efficiency
• Directed residential and commercial surfaces projects, schedules, and fabrication companies
• Increased sales through company and brand development, and building relationships
• Analyzed challenges and goals with clients to develop functional and successful designs
• Merchandised products and promotions through showroom, social media, company website
• Evaluated product inventory and pricing, purchasing, and resolving invoices
• Resolved technical product and service issues with positive solutions for clients and company
• Assisted with design execution and coordination of trade show exhibits
September 2007 - September 2011 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Gap

Stock Assistant Manager / Visual Merchandiser

• Conducted employee productivity through task and responsibility guidance
• Achieved sales goals through positive customer relations and store presentation
• Strengthened team effectiveness by establishing adaptive and structured stockroom order
September 2001 - January 2003 North Dakota, United States

Education

University Of Minnesota

Bachelor of Arts in Architecture

Minor: Environmental Design
Cumulative GPA: 3.6
September 2003 - May 2007 Minnesota, United States

Awards

Piperlime

Stylist Contest for Piperlime and The Rachel Zoe Project - Placed in top 50 by Rachel Zoe out of 4,500 entries nationwide

2010

Industrial Fabrics Association Internatiional

IFAI Safety and Protective Products Division - Awarded 2nd place in national product design competition using technologically advanced fabrics

2007

Skills

3ds Max, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Business Development, Client Relations, Final Cut Pro, Product Development , Sales, AccountEdge, Autodesk AutoCAD, Brand Development, Handrawn Illustration And Rendering, Joomla!, Magento, Merchandising, MYOB, PC/Mac; Microsoft Office, Procurement, Product Management, Project Management, Sketchup, Zoho And Sugar CRM,

Specialties

• Sales, product, people, project management
• Menswear market and trend specialization
• Architectural/Interior design experience
• Creative direction and problem-solving
• Business and process development
• Client and supplier relationship development
• Procurement, branding, merchandising