Mikaela Linnea Abecassis

 

Mikaela Linnea Abecassis 

EXPERIENCE

2008-2015 FULL-TIME FINE ARTS PAINTER

            Artist in San Francisco, California from 2008 to 2012. Held private showings.         

      Artist in Lisbon, Portugal from 2014 to present.  

1993-2008 VALFRANC, SA - Aix-en Provence, France

Textile and Clothing Designer

• Designed clothing lines for large department stores in France.  

• Worked with photographers, buyers, and marketing department to maximize visual and merchandising impact.

• Partnered with buyers to plan floor features according to store themes and seasonality.

• Analyzed sales data and competitive trends to identify opportunities for adding new clothing lines to the assortment.  

• Presented seasonal assortment plans to maximize development and profitability of departments.  

1994-1997 CHIC SANS FRIC Aix-en-Provence, France

Sole Proprietor of Clothing Boutiques

• Owner, manager and buyer for a fashion-forward boutique in the heart of Aix-en-Provence.  

• Created brands 

• Maintained a passionate local and international following.

1992-1993 CRAIT, SA (Group Repetto, SA) Paris, France

Clothing Collection Designer and Export Manager

• Developed and designed full clothing collections for the European market.  

• Maintained relationships with key suppliers and international agents for financial negotiations including pricing and cost of materials.

1988-1992 ATELIER B Paris, France

Lisbon, Portugal

Interior Architect/Designer

• Designer at Boutique Interior Design firm, specializing in brasserie-style restaurants.

EDUCATION

• C.A.D Ecole Supérieure International - Design et Architecture D' Intérieur  Brussels - Belgium

LANGUAGES

• English, French, Portuguese and Italian