Corey Parks

Experience

1. Founder Head Designer Creative Director

   Stand Deliver

   Nov 2010 — Present

   DESIGNER-Designing new STAND+DELIVER collections for men and women, in addition to designing custom one of a kind pieces for clients and stylists, I created the logo, brand identity and image, designed all the graphics for T-shirts, and flyers for samples sales. Directed meetings with sales, management executives or with clients and stylists in order to discuss design ideas resulting in a developed group of products and or accessories. Creating sketches and prototypes, choosing materials, determining prices for styles, provide sample garments for agents, publicists, sales representatives and arrange for showings of sample garments at sales meetings, fashion shows or for store buyers. Working with store buyers personally collaborating and creating exclusive pieces for their stores, performing business administration tasks; Purchase Orders, Invoicing, marketing materials; and supervising or working with design team members.SALES REP- Acting as lead sales rep, sales via phone or in person, train sales team on new products, services and selling skills, meeting with major boutiques and department stores to show the entire line, following up with stores and all additional sales needs for boutiques. Creating line sheets and look books-involved in every aspect of look books from hiring models, photographers, video directors, styling, concepts, layout and design to photo editing. Fashion show creative director, producer and music coordinator.PRODUCTION MANAGING- Job includes, but not limited to; Manage Vendor relationships, Purchasing trims and Materials, Job time estimation, Creating Spec Sheets, Supervising production staff, Monitoring oversees shipments, QC, Inventory Control, Sourcing Materials for cost effectiveness. Corresponding with factories and Manufacturers, etc. At one point I was in charge of all aspects of production from ordering fabric and hides to shipping.