T I F F   P O R T E R

178 N. 8th St. Brooklyn, NY 11211 | C: 502.489.1313 | tiffporterstyle@gmail.com

S U M M A R Y

Creative and original visual director, designer & stylist. with a strong background in fashion, events, sets, props, window displays & merchandising.  Detail oriented and dedicated to meeting and surpassing clients’ expectations.  Excellent at managing teams of people and executing around tight deadlines. 

H I G H L I G H T S

Creative Direction & Consulting

·      Trend Forecasting

·      Visual Merchandising & Displays

·      Brand Awareness & Vendor Relations

·      Apparel Styling Techniques on & off figure

Wardrobe Management

·      Event & Interior Design

CLIENT LIST:
The Infatuation

The Gathery

Empire Entertainment

AEG Presents

The Brooklyn Mirage / Avant Gardner

Summit Series

Club Monaco

Karen Alweil Studio

Pendleton Woolen Mills

Chloe & Isabel

Ebay Fashion

Sundance TV

LEGO

Airbnb

OTR Collective

Hanes

Champion

Portfolio: www.tiffporterstyle.com

E X P E R I E N C E

05/2019 to Current Creative Producer

Little Sister Creative

Procuring talent and deliverables in a timely and organized manner for weddings and events. Making creative decisions and executing client vision flawlessly. Schedules, Budgets, Etc.

01/2018 to Current Lead Stylist [Freelance]

Ebay Fashion

I work directly with the creative director at Ebay to actualize their vision by selecting the appropriate clothing looks for @ebayfashion social platform. This is a fast past quick turn-around guerilla style. shooting on the street & in studio at RGA. I have to keep track of all models, inventory, budgets, returns, and keep everything organized in files and sheets for the agency.

01/2018 to Current Visual Coordinator [Freelance]

Club Monaco

I assist the visual manager on concepting window displays, installing windows, organizing, buying supplies, setting up directives for stores to do the displays and anything else needed.

04/2015 to 09/2018 Visual Director

Avant Gardner / The Brooklyn Mirage

The biggest venue in NYC, (seasonal venue) I am in charge of designing and buying for: Artist lounges, VIP and backstage areas, as well as designing a weekly party and any other parties and events that come in from outside clients (Red Bull, Sony, etc). I design, manage teams, keep track of all decor items in storage, budgets, purchasing, build, and break down of said events.

03/2017 to Current Event Designer

OTR Collective

I work with various venues and event producers throughout the city (Forest Hills Stadium, The Infatuation, Amex, Google) to bring unique sets and experiences to guests. I design, manage teams, budgets, purchasing, build, and break down of said events.

10/2014 to Current        Visual Director

                                      Pendleton Woolen Mills

 I do all the visual merchandising for Pendleton at various market trade-shows in NYC throughout the year.         

05/2015 to Current          Stylist    

  Tom James

Stylist for well known catalog for brand Tom James. I do a variety of styling for them.  On Figure, flats, laydowns, and stills.  I also do

Props for stills and display work for them.  On-line and printed catalog.

8/2008-03/2016               Owner/Creative Director/Buyer & Designer

 Old Hollywood

Old Hollywood was a very well known shop located in Brooklyn and the LES in New York.  As owner, sole buyer, creative director---everything, I managed A LOT.  Here are some of the things I did for my business:

Managed projects according to timeline & Seasonal changes. Styled Garments and Jewelry for magazine print, tv, & film.  Drove sales by developing business strategies, Marketing plans and merchandiseAssortments. Photographed all products for web.  Developed in house brand of home goods and jewelry that is still in production and in many stores nationwide.  Tracked current & emerging fashion and consumer

trends. Executed product pricing strategies. Managed store budgets & financial plans.  Calculated purchase orders and entered data in worksheets to maintain budget and projected deliveries. Collaborated with various photographers to produce look books & ad campaigns.  Built a reputation of credibility and responsiveness with vendors.  Updated jewelry and samples with buyers on a seasonal basis. I decided to close the shop in March of 2015 due to rent increases.

E D U C A T I O N

University of Louisville

Bachelor of Arts: Communications 2005

Communications Major with a PR focus.  Double Minor: Sociology & Pan African Studies.