Celeste J Herrera
Apex
Summary
Confident Creative Designer promoting extensive career turning ideas into highly detailed mockups. Offering skills in collaborating, public speaking, and final design delivery.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2023
2023
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Charles & Colvard
10.2025 - Current
- Represented the brand directly in consumer communications across email, chat, and e-commerce channels.
- Identified recurring customer questions and feedback trends to support brand messaging and customer experience.
- Maintained brand voice while resolving product, order, and post-purchase inquiries.
- Collaborated across teams to resolve issues and improve customer experience.
Private Nanny / Family Assistant
06.2024 - 10.2025
- Coordinated childcare schedules and routines for two families daily.
- Designed engaging activities to foster creativity and development.
- Built strong client relationships through clear communication, leading to referrals and expanded clientele.
- Provided flexible support for events, evenings, and extended travel.
Sales Lead Manager
Altar'd State
05.2023 - 02.2024
- Created and supported Instagram content that increased brand visibility and customer engagement.
- Helped shape customer-facing brand experience through styling, product presentation, and trend-informed merchandising.
- Supported store performance through content-driven engagement and elevated visual storytelling.
Intern
Belk HQ
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Managed design process for five of Belk's womenswear RTW brands from conception through final product.
- Conducted market research to identify seasonal trends, fabrics, and techniques, and for design inspiration.
- Attended model fittings for accurate style/fit. Curated fabric libraries in Excel.
- Created technical designs into tech packs and ready for production.
- Researched and identified 30 brand-aligned influencers to support awareness and launch efforts for Belk's Wonderly brand.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising, Concentration in Design
Meredith College University
Apex, NCSkills
- Influencer Research
- Content Creation
- Trend Research
- Brand Storytelling
- Visual Merchandising
- Community Engagement
- Consumer Insight
- TikTok
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Photoshop
- Canva
- Microsoft Office
Languages
- Spanish
- French
- English, Fluent
- Spanish, Fluent
- French, Proficient
Websites Links
Creative Portfolio Link
Certifications Short Courses
- Certified in Digital Marketing
- Certified in Microsoft Office
Timeline
Charles & Colvard
10.2025 - Current
Private Nanny / Family Assistant
06.2024 - 10.2025
Sales Lead Manager
Altar'd State
05.2023 - 02.2024
Intern
Belk HQ
06.2021 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising, Concentration in Design
Meredith College University