SO-YEON (SARAH) AHN 5 The Oxygen. 18 Western Gateway. London. E16 1BL +44 (0)7850 273989 sysarah.ahn@gmail.com
PERSONAL PROFILE
WORK EXPERIENCE
I work with passion, energy and creativity. I welcome challenges, and take a structured approach to achieving my personal and organizational goals. I have effective social and communication skills: being accustomed to dealing with people on all levels and establishing a good working relationship with both customers and colleagues.
01/2013 – present Studio Manager Finsk(UK) Liaising with factory in Brazil, Overseeing and managing stocktake Assisting designer with new product ideas Creating lookbooks and marketing materials Organising traadeshows
Language:
Fluent in English & Korean.
Technical:
Literate in women’s footwear pattern cutting and shoe making.
Creative:
Outstanding research, interpretation & drawing skills.
IT:
ACHIEVEMENTS
07/2013 Runner up for Kurt Geiger Competition 10/2012 Exhibited in SLEM, Netherlands. 06/2012 Selected for the LCF Press Show. 06/2012 10-12/2012 Intern Finsk(UK) Shortlisted for Dato Jimmy Choo All-rounder role assisting Brand Manager Award. 03/2010 09/2012 – present Local Assistant for McQ D’strict(Korea/UK) Winner of the Irregular Choice Liasing between McQ and D’strict Staff Competition. Ensuring all software/hardware in store runs smoothly 05/2007 Awarded Duke of Edinburgh Gold 08-12/2012 Product and Management Intern Red By Wolves(UK) Award at St. James’ Palace. Dealing with factories and stockists, Designing AW13 Collections
EDUCATION
06-08/2011
07/2010-05/2011
Confident user in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Word, Excel & Powerpoint.
Buying and Merchandising Intern Nine West(Korea) Researching trends and forecasts, Building moodboards, design boards for buyers and stores Design Assistant (Children’s Footwear) M&S(UK) Researching trends, building range plans Designing A/W 2011 – S/S2012 collections Assisting designer in inspirational shopping trips [REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST]
2008-2012 London College of Fashion BA Cordwainers Footwear: Product Design & Development. 2007-2008 Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design Foundation Studies in Art and Design 2000-2007 St. Margaret’s School Bushey AS & A-Levels, GCSEs
PRESS
From top left column; top to bottom: Planetnotion, Carnaby Street Website, Timeout Magazine, Adorn Girl Blog, Metro Newspaper, Whoopie Goldberg in The View, Marks and Spencer TV advertisement, SLEM exhibition, DASH Magazine, Marks and Spencer TV advertisement.
INDUSTRY WORK
STOCKHOLM
Product Specification (Direct) ±
FOOTWEAR FRONT DESIGN PAGE
Kids wear Season/Trend Date Phase/Launch/QTR Design Ref Department Story Designer Tech Factory RO/Country Last/Heel Sample Size Size Range Target Price Sample Rtn Date
Version
1
AW11 29th SEP 2010 AW11 SAH 026 OG GLITTER PUMP T72 OG SHOES SARAH AHN Jennifer Potts TAN HOP VIETNAM AS PRODUCTION 2 SIZE 1-6 TO SEE IN VIETNAM
DETAILS SAMPLE 1 Upper 1
MULTICOLOURED GLITTER PLEASE REFER TO SAMPLE SENT "SAH 026 OG GLITTER PUMP"
BOW Stitching SOCK BINDING Lining
JET BLACK RIBBON SELF PU JET BLACK JET BLACK PU JET BLACK
ACRYLIC STONES
SHAPE "RD-6" IN "A1-2" AND SHAPE "OV-6X8" IN "A1-36" ON ATTACHED SWATCHES
SOCK STAMP Outsole
M&S WITH APPLE IN PANTONE 18-4005 TPX JET BLACK PLEASE REFER TO 'SAH 026 OG GLITTER PUMP' SAMPLE
SAMPLE 2 Upper 1 Upper 2 BOW Stitching COLOUR LINING Stud Lining Sock EGG PATCH Foxing Outsole SAMPLE 3 Upper 1 Upper 2 ROSE Stitching ELASTIC BAND Stud Lining Sock Sock Stamp LOW RISK
Foxing
SAFETY RISK
Outsole
SPELL-CHECK GRAMMAR?
MEDIUM RISK HIGH RISK
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Product Specification (Direct) ±
FOOTWEAR FRONT DESIGN PAGE
Kidswear Season/Trend Date Phase/Launch/QTR Design Ref Department Story Designer Tech Factory RO/Country Last/Heel Sample Size Size Range Target Price Sample Rtn Date
Version
1
SS12 OB 21ST MARCH SAH 151 OB BROGUE EVA T72 OB SHOES SARAH Jennifer Potts CHI TAN VIETNAM AS PRODUCTION 2 1 TO 6 TO SEE IN VIETNAM
DETAILS SAMPLE 1 Upper 1
SAH 151 OB BROGUE EVA TAI ON LEATHER CO. LTD. NO.76
EYELETS STITCHING LACES
OLD SILVER SELF TO MATCH UPPER
Lining SOCK Sock Stamp
PU TO MATCH UPPER PU TO MATCH UPPER M&S WITH GUITAR IN SILVER
Outsole
EVA PLEASE REFER TO SAMPLE 'JERRY'
SAMPLE 2 Upper 1 Upper 2 BUCKLE STITCHING ELASTI BAND Stud Lining Sock Sock Stamp Foxing Outsole SAMPLE 3 Upper 1 Upper 2 ROSE Stitching ELASTI BAND Stud Lining Sock Sock Stamp LOW RISK
Foxing
SAFETY RISK
Outsole
SPELL-CHECK GRAMMAR?
MEDIUM RISK HIGH RISK
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CONFIDENTIAL
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Product Specification (Direct)
FOOTWEAR FRONT DESIGN PAGE
Kidswear Season/Trend Date Phase/Launch/QTR Design Ref Department Story Designer Tech Factory RO/Country Last/Heel Sample Size Size Range Target Price Sample Rtn Date
Version
SAH 121 YG BOAT SHOES T72 YG SHOES SARAH Jennifer Potts TAN HOP VIETNAM PLEASE FIND A KIT SIMILAR TO SAMPLE SENT 10 10_13 11TH MARCH
DETAILS SAMPLE 1 Upper 1 PUNCH OUT
SAH 121 YG BOAT SHOE - CORAL RED NO. 64 ON SWATCH ATTACHED PLEASE REFER TO CAD FOR PUNCH OUT
Stitching LACE TAB Lining Sock Sock Stamp
TO MATCH NO.66 ON SWATCH ATTACHED NO. 66 ON SWATCH ATTACHED NO. 66 ON SWATCH ATTACHED -FRINGED NO.64 ON SWATCH ATTACHED YC80289 NO.D M&S WITH APPLE IN BLACK
Outsole
GUM PLEASE REFER TO SAMPLE SENT SAH 121 YG BOAT SHOE - DUSTY PINK NO.18 ON SWATCH ATTACHED PLEASE REFER TO CAD FOR PUNCH OUT
SAMPLE 2 Upper 1 PUNCH OUT Stitching LACE + TAB
Lining
TO MATCH NO.54 ON SWATCH ATTACHED ONE SIDE TO BE IN NO.54 ON SWATCH ATTACHED. THE OTHER TO BE IN PU OF THE COLOUR MATCHING NO.54 ON SWATCH NO.18 ON SWATCH ATTACHED
SOCK
YC80289 NO.D
SOCK STAMP
M&S WITH APPLE IN BLACK
Outsole
1
SS12 16TH FEB
GUM PLEASE REFER TO SAMPLE SENT
SAMPLE 3 Upper 1 Upper 2 Binding Stitching Laces Eyelets Lining Sock Sock Stamp LOW RISK
Foxing
SAFETY RISK
Outsole
SPELL-CHECK GRAMMAR?
MEDIUM RISK HIGH RISK
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CONFIDENTIAL
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Product Specification (Direct) ±
FOOTWEAR FRONT DESIGN PAGE
Kidswear Season/Trend Date Phase/Launch/QTR Design Ref Department Story Designer Tech Factory RO/Country Last/Heel Sample Size Size Range Target Price Sample Rtn Date
Version
1
SS12 OB 23RD MARCH SAH 154 OB BOAT SHOE T72 OB SHOES SARAH Jennifer Potts CHI TAN VIETNAM AS 6609 2 1 TO 6 TO SEE IN VIETNAM
DETAILS SAMPLE 1 Upper 1 UPPER 2 UPPER 3 STITCHING LACES EYELETS Lining SOCK Sock Stamp
SAH 154 OB BOAT SHOE BLUE MIX NAVY LEATHER 19-3933TPX BLUE LEATHER 12-4608TPX WHITE LEATHER WHITE NAVY ENAMEL COATED WHITE UNLINED PIG PU NAVY M&S WITH GUITAR IN SILVER
Outsole
WHITE
SAMPLE 2 Upper 1 Upper 2 UPPER 3 STITCHING LACES EYELETS Lining Sock
SAH 154 OB BOAT SHOE GREEN MIX NAVY LEATHER 19-3933TPX GREEN LEATHER 16-6138TPX WHITE LEATHER WHITE WHITE ENAMEL COATED IN NAVY UNLINED PIG PU NAVY
Sock Stamp
M&S WITH GUITAR IN SILVER
Foxing Outsole
WHITE
SAMPLE 3 Upper 1 Upper 2 ROSE Stitching ELASTI BAND Stud Lining Sock Sock Stamp LOW RISK
Foxing
SAFETY RISK
Outsole
SPELL-CHECK GRAMMAR?
MEDIUM RISK HIGH RISK
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SELF DIRECTED PROJECTS
FINAL YEAR - “AHN”
SECOND YEAR - HUGO BOSS PROJECT
SECOND YEAR - IRREGULAR CHOICE PROJECT
SECOND YEAR - BALLET RUSSES PROJECT
FASHION ILLUSTRATION