Kristin Pielech: Costume/ Stylist in Los Angeles, CA

Film, Television, Commercials, Web-series and Print Advertising

- Assisted boutique designer / owner in the buying process - Selected designs, fabrics and colors for the designer’s personal collection - Managed fashion shows behind the scenes - Attended trade shows and researched upcoming fashion lines - Managed the fashion boutique, including the administration of all open and close procedures on a daily basis - Trained new boutique staff and interns - Worked with vendors to address product fulfillment issues - Acted as a personal shopper for boutique clients

-Provided customer service, including fashion advice to customers when appropriate -Executed all types of retail transactions and the shipping of orders over the phone -Opened and closed the retail facility depending on shift assignment  -Utilized visual merchandising skills to configure window displays and choose outfits for manikins -Trained and mentored new employees