Colette Ward
Textile & Product Development (TDM)
Objective
Colette Ward encapsulates the character and mien of passionate, intellect-driven leaders. Her background fuses the best of applied and liberal arts study into degrees from the world-class Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT). This aforementioned know-how reflects a secret alchemy. This individuates her wisdom and perspective as a fashion business professional.
Skills
Knit Product Development:
● Dubier Flatbed
● Circular Knitting
● Karl Mayer Group CMS Stoll
Woven Product Development:
● Handloom
● Jacquard Loom
Textile Production Software:
● Dobby Pro 10
● Stoll
Adobe Suite:
● Photoshop
● Lightroom
● Illustrator
Microsoft Suite:
● Excel [4+ years experience]
● Word
● Powerpoint
Languages
English (Native Proficiency)
Get In Touch
colettejmw@gmail.com colette@cjwpro.com www.cjwpro.com www.linkedin.com/in/coletteward/
Education
Associate of Applied Science
Fashion Business Marketing
Fashion Institute of Technology New York, NY | 2019-2021
Professional Experience
Bachelor of Science
Textile Development & Marketing
Fashion Institute of Technology New York, NY | 2021-2024
Nellie Creates Creative Strategist Assistant to CEO | New York, NY*Hybrid | 09/2023-Current
● Engineered a cohesive suite of digital and print infrastructural tools that support today’s operations and can scale with future growth.
● Marketed services to clients and industry peers, increasing leads generated for current and future project management opportunities.
● After entering the business, I pioneered a mission and vision statement to accompany customized growth-oriented strategies.
Frances Valentine
In-Store Associate | New York, NY | 10/2021-01/2022
● Opened the SoHo holiday retail pop-up as an ambitious and clientele-focused sales driver. Resulting in a 100% increase from the previous personal sales goal.
● Studied the behavior and strategies of in-store teams and corporate leaders to capitalize on streamlining floor-to-backroom SKU levels.
The Women’s Fund of Miami Dade Spring/Summer Intern | Miami, FL | 01/2019-07/2019
● Launched the 2019 Power of the Purse annual fundraiser and monthly Impact Collaboratives, demonstrating an investment in non-profit management and omnichannel marketing.
● Digitized constituent outreach, research, and database maintenance efforts.
Clubs & Organizations
● Fall 2021-2022 Student Government
● Fall 2019 Athletics Women’s Tennis Team
● Spring 2022 Production Management Club
