Mitchell McNally
Los Angeles, CA | (608) 719-8770 | mitchmcnally@yahoo.com | linkedin.com/in/mitch608
PROFILE:
Industrious, meticulous, and malleable graphic designer & product developer with 3 years of experience seeking full-time work in the fashion/footwear industry. Skilled in analyzing/predicting trends, providing detailed orientated work, and visualizing unique stories using materials, colors, and various construction methods.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
The Surgeon February 2021 – May 2023
Footwear Designer & Developer | Los Angeles, CA
Assisted in design, development, production, and schools for the custom sneaker-making company, The Surgeon (Formally known as The Shoe Surgeon). Responsibilities include quality control, project management, customer experience, teaching in schools (SRGN Academy), pattern grading, pattern making/alterations, product development, product design (sneakers, cleats, trunks, home goods, accessories & packaging), and waste reduction.
Achieved the first “homerun” in business history, where one client purchases all 3 ideas/concepts. Approximately 85% of the time, a client only purchases 1/3 of the designs. (Department: MTO)
Decreased waste by approximately 5% by restructuring & reorganizing existing production practices. Waste measured by the cost of materials & average employee salary. (Department: Production)
Maintained existing client & company relationships by providing superb customer service, communication, and premium work. Companies renewed their contracts while clients continuously purchase new products/services. (Department: MTO & Partnerships)
JBF Customs May 2020 - November 2020
Studio Intern | Cleveland, OH
Assisted in design and production for custom footwear pioneer Jacob Ferrato (JBF Customs), an artisan specializing in recreating popular sneakers using traditional shoemaking methods. Responsibilities include photography, photo editing, graphic design, product design, package design, product development, and asset management.
Increased product output by approximately 20%. Streamlining production processes and reducing bottlenecks (while maintaining quality standards) allows for more projects to be accepted.
Helped troubleshoot several issues with complex programs by creating innovative solutions to prevent workflow disruption. Clients who receive their product early are more likely to purchase again.
EDUCATION:
Kent State University | Kent, OH
Bachelor of Arts, December 2020
Major: Visual Communication Design w/ Marketing minor
GPA: 3.68
Recipient of multiple academic & design scholarships
RESUME
SKILLS & QUALITIES:
Footwear Development: Through understanding of footwear production/manufacturing.
Design: Exceptional knowledge of core design principles + drawing, sketching, and ideating.
CAD: Substantial knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, with some 3D & pattern grading experience.
Organizational: The ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet various deadlines (time management).
Problem-Solving Skills: The ability to provide quick, cost-effective, and practical solutions in a timely manner.
Deductive Reasoning Skills: The ability to perform complex mathematics and calculations.
Communication: Strong oral, visual, and written skills with the ability to persuade, sell, and assure.
Teamwork: Collaborative mindset with the ability to synchronize, learn, and contribute to any sized team.
Customer Service: The ability to be attentive and proactive to prevent/resolve customer issues.
Trend Awareness: The ability to analyze current trends (& FADs) and predict market movements.
Creativity: The ability to conceptualize & visualize unique, relevant, and innovative ideas which stand out from market competitors.
