Claris Hoffman

Experience

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  Ross Jeans

  Jan 1993 - Mar 1999

  Managing Director

  • Responsible for all store activities including sales, personnel management, floor and windows design.• Managed 3 stores in my area of responsibility• Responsible for inventories• Customer support and care.• Opening and closing

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  GEO Mundo

  Mar 1999 - May 2002

  Creative Designer and Sales

  • Participated in the selection of the portfolio.• Organization of the showroom for special events.• Worked directly with Fashion Designers in the selection of fabrics.• Responsible for the sales to my accounts.

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  Casa de Moda Jesus Valencia

  Jun 2002 - Nov 2004

  Fashion Stylist and Image Consultant

  • Image Consultant to top government executives such as the house of the President of Colombia staff.• Image Consultant to executives of tier-one enterprises such as Kellogg’s, Colombina and others.

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  Self

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2010

  Fashion Stylist

  Key Responsibilities:• Worked with several local fashion designers in event planning and portfolio photo-shoots.• Designed my own line of swim-suits and sold them to local stores.• Worked with several local stores in the design of their windows displays.• Worked with local designers and stores in the coordination, planning and execution of fashion events.

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  Founder and CEO

  Feb 2010 - now

  Claris Fashion

  Key Responsibilities: • Responsible for all aspects of the business and the day to day operations.• Hired and developed personnel• Developed and maintained client and company relationships.• Complete planning of photo-shoots and fashion runways, including the selection of locations, models, outfits, style, makeup and supportive staff.• Complete direction of photo-shoots and fashion runways with extreme attention to detail in order to avoid and eliminate errors.• Planned and executed several fashion runways for diverse clientele at exclusive restaurants with excellent results.• Worked with different designers providing ideas and support for photo-shoots and fashion runways to showcase their latest designs and collections.• Performed several new model portfolio photo-shoots.• Worked with clients on Windows Merchandising and store organization, increasing visual impact, customer attraction and increase on sales and revenue.• Planned, organized and executed several fashion sales events for boutique owners with excellent results. Show less