1. PROFESSIONAL
PROFILE
EXPERIENCE
INSURANCE SALES AGENT 09/2015-12/2015
STATE FARM, LITTLE ROCK, AR
- Developed leads, scheduled appointments, identified customer
needs/market appropriate products and services.
- Established customer relationships and provided prompt, accurate,
and friendly customer service.
- Maintained daily sales quotas
DESIGNER- KIDSWEAR PRIVATE LABEL 11/2013-09/2015
DILLARD’S INC. LITTLE ROCK, AR
- Managed design process of clothing and accessories from beginning
conception through final stages of design
- Created Packaging concepts and layouts
- Partnered with buyer to assort line and develop appropriate product
- Communicated with vendors and liaisons oversees, regarding
products in the development process
- Visited Dillard’s stores to ensure my designs were merchandised and
marketed correctly to ensure sales
- Brought cohesive, seasonal and brand right ideas to concept
- Researched markets to identify new trends, fabrics and techniques
- Stayed aware of evolution of trend, competition and customer
- Traveled Internationally to oversee manufacturing processes
- Digitally sketched designs in Illustrator and create Monthly programs
- Worked with CAD artist to create artwork and patterns for styles
TEXTILE DESIGNER/CAD ARTIST 05/2011-11/2013
DILLARD’S INC. LITTLE ROCK, AR
- Designed prints and patterns for Private Label Menswear
- Worked in various design programs to achieve the perfect outcome
- Partnered with designers to bring creative visions to life
- Ensured clear communication with Designer and CAD manager
- Adhered to art deadlines
- Provided art and color options for easy selection
- Researched fabric making techniques to better understand products
An Experienced CAD
artist and Clothing
Designer with over 4 years
of experience working
with one of the nation’s
top retailers. 9 years
total experience in art
and design
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science
Human Environmental
Sciences
Apparel Studies
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
01/2009-05/2011
University Of Arkansas
Fort Smith, Ar
08/2007-12/2009
TECHNICAL
SKILLS
Technically trained in
Kaledo Knit, Weave,
Print and Style
Adobe CS6 InDesign,
Photoshop, Illustrator
Skills in Microsoft Word,
PowerPoint, Excel
FREELANCE ARTIST/DESIGNER 2006-2011
FAYETTEVILLE, AR
- Designed custom Art, Clothing and Home Decor
K
H Kate Houtchens
Email: katehoutchens2088@Gmail.com Cell: 501.216.3323 Address: 11542 Crystal Bay NLR, AR
SENIOR DESIGNER- INFANT PRIVATE LABEL 11/2013-PRESENT
DILLARD’S, INC. LITTLE ROCK, AR
--Create Packaging using various design programs
--Partner with buyer to assort line and develop product appropriate for
business needs.
-Communicate with vendors and liasons oversees, regarding products in
the development process
--Visit Dillard’s stores to ensure that all of my designs are merchandised
and marketed correctly
--Bring cohesive, seasonal and brand right ideas to concept
--Manage design process from beginning conception through final
stages of design until it is delivered to stores
--Research markets to identify new trends, fabrics and techniques
--Stay aware of evolution of trend, competition and customer
--Travel Internationally to oversee manufacturing processes
--Sketch designs in Illustrator and create Monthly programs
--Work with CAD artist to create artwork and patterns for styles
TEXTILE DESIGNER/CAD ARTIST 05/2011-11/2013
DILLARD’S, INC. LITTLE ROCK, AR
--Designed prints and patterns for Private Label Menswear
--Worked in Various design programs to achieve the perfect outcome
--Worked with designers to bring creative visions to life
--Ensured clear communication with Designer and CAD manager
--Adhered to art deadlines
--Provided art and color options for easy selction
--Researched fabric making techniques to better understand products
FREELANCE ARTIST/ DESIGNER 2007-2011
FAYETTEVILLE, AR
--Designed custom Art, Clothing and Home Decor
--Found innovative ways to achieve design
--Held meetings to make sure all communication was clear and that
design expectations were met
An Experienced CAD
artist and Clothing
Designer with 4 years
of experience working
with one of the
nations top retailers. 8
years total experience
in art and design
ExperienceProfessional
Profile
Education
Bachelor of Science
Human Environmental
Sciences
Apparel Studies
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
01/2009-05/2011
University Of Arkansas
Fort Smith, Ar
08/2007-12/2009
Techinal Skills
Technically trained in
Kaledo Knit, Weave,
Print and Style
Adobe CS6 InDesign,
Photoshop, Illustrator
Skills in Microsoft Word,
Powerpoint, Excel