Carol Barg

Experience

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  Cost Cutters Hair Care

  May 2005 - Sept 2008

  Customer Service Receptionist

  • Coordinated with stylists and customers to schedule appointments and walk-ins• Maintained the clean appearance of product displays and overall salon

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  University of Minnesota

  Sept 2009 - May 2012

  Technical Support Agent & Computer Lab Manager

  • Administered technical assistance to students to provide a quality computing experience• Identified common student issues then put measures in place to create more informative and effective environments

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  80%20 Shoes

  Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

  Accessories Design Internship

  • Utilized Photoshop and Illustrator knowledge to create clean images for the website and design boards• Developed shoe designs within the brand profile, sourcing requirements and design direction for the season

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  Aimee g

  Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

  Apparel Design Internship

  • Produced and edited patterns based on direction from head designer & created first samples• Communicated with the designer & local manufactuerers to source fabric, trim, and notions for apparel

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  Target

  Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  Technical Design Internship

  • Organized and collaborated with team members to develop a project focused on technical design and guest communication• Networked with team members throughout the company to learn more about corporate culture and work life

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  Sarah French Studio

  Dec 2011 - Mar 2012

  Costume Design Internship

  • Utilitzed Alexander McQueen inspiration to develop contemporary menswear costumes and create cohesive mood & design direction• Designed and constructed men‘s and women’s tailored costumes for stage use for up to twenty actors

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  Kohl's

  Jun 2012 - now

  • Developing women’s apparel product for multiple Private Brands Missy and Plus customers• Creating product in all categories across the business: knit tops, woven tops, sweaters, bottoms, jackets, skirts & dresses• Onboarding new hire associates and participating in training teams on new software to improve processes & technologies• Collaborating with cross functional team members to develop artwork and fit for products to meet requested delivery times• Optimizing processes to build team connection, communication and personal development • Assisting in Piloting 3D Design software across Product Development teams to innovate on our processes with the assistance of internal Information Technology teams Show less

  • Business Transformation, Associate Manager - DPC

    Feb 2022 - now

  • Associate Designer

    Oct 2014 - Feb 2022

  • Assistant Designer

    Jun 2012 - Oct 2014
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  Friends for Life Rescue Network

  Mar 2018 - now

  Volunteer Brand & Product Development Manager

  • Sourcing & Developing products to financially support nonprofit business in animal rescue • Building rescue website, logo and branding to spread awareness and build impact of organization • Developing new ideas to entice customer base and encourage donations that support animal rescue