The Image Builder's Training Program successfully integrates technical and aesthetic skills and business development with practical application. The program is taught in five modules, layering information sequentially. Our program schedule allows you to set your own pace and take separate modules as you require them. Business development, marketing and a unique process to help you identify your niche are intrinsic elements of all our modules. Prior business experience is an asset, but not a requirement. Although we prefer to train you in all areas - color, style, wardrobe, personal shopping, men's wear market - we welcome qualified applicants with other professional color and image consulting skills. Sign me up! |
- Module One: Color Analysis
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Learn and experience the basic skills of color analysis and the relationship to personal style. Color draping with "guest clients" is included along with marketing direction. You will learn the skills needed to become a successful color consultant which is the foundation of image consulting. Two ½ days $1350
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Color Analysis Introduction
Basic Color Theory
Advanced Color Theory
Painting Exercises
Basic Draping Techniques with models
Advanced Draping Techniques
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Communicating with your clients
Vendor Resources
Description Consulting Tools
Manual and color reference swatches
Personal color palette
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- Module Two: Wardrobe & Style Analysis
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Prerequisite: Color Analysis or similar background.
Wardrobing services for clients requires methodology of figure and style analysis, personality and lifestyle evaluation, strategic dressing and image psychology. Learn our unique consulting techniques. Discover how to structure and market services such as image assessment, personal shopping and closet analysis. Three days $1500
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Wardrobe Analysis
Personality and Lifestyle Evaluation
Body and Line Theories
Style Assessment
Clothing Strategies
Face Shape Analysis
Manual
Student Shopping Demonstration
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Wardrobe Services
Wardrobe Planning
Color Psychology
The Art of Understanding the Client
Sales Strategies
Resources Evaluation
Text book: What's My Style
Individual Client Workbook (w/consent to copy)
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- Module Three: Closet Analysis for Image Professionals
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| Develop the skills and strategies necessary to effectively assess, edit and organize a client's wardrobe. Learn how to give mileage to existing pieces and identify the clothing and accessories necessary to fill in your client's wardrobe gaps. Discover the sequence of steps necessary to ensure a successful closet consultation. One day $575 |
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Consultation Preparation
Communication Strategies
Managing Session Flow
Marketing Strategies
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Methodology for Wardrobe Assessment
"Shop Your Closet" Toolkit Checklist
Wardrobe Building Exercises
Wardrobe Planning Sheets |
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- Module Four: Personal Shopping Day & Shopping Field Trip
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Pre-requisite: fashion style assessment and body and line analysis.
This day takes you through an actual Personal Shopping experience with an authentic client and utilizes all the skills and methods learned to this point. Students participate in and observe a full range of services from image and wardrobe assessment to a personal shopping trip. One instructor per 4 students. One day $575 |
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Body and Line Assessment
Personality and Fashion Style Assessment
Store relationships and Shopping Strategies Transportation to and from the Store
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Simulated Closet Analysis
In-store Shopping Session
Budget Evaluation
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- Module Five: Men's Wear Market Primer
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Prerequisite: Color Analysis or similar background.
This class addresses the psychology of dealing with the male market, construction of men's wear, style interpretation through lifestyle, body analysis, personality and clothing fit. It includes an on-site retail demonstration, a shopping resource assessment, and
practice with a guest client and consulting protocol. Also included are marketing tips,
turning a single sale into a multiple sale, consulting sources and sales tools available on the market. The textbook is included. Two days $1075 |
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Benefits, Challenges, Opportunities
Structure/fit of Men's wear
Fabric, Pattern, Texture Matching
Working with Clothiers, Tailors & Shirtmakers
Communication Strategies & Approaches
Demonstration client
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Fashion Style Analysis
Vendor Assessments (custom/off-the-rack)
Building a Client Base
Nonverbal Communication & Coaching
Industry Styles
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- Module Six: Presentations, Design & Deliver
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Our newest module created for consultants interested in providing group programs to corporations and non-professional groups. This class is geared to the beginner and intermediate level Image Consultant who wants to take their business to the next level. Learn the essential skills you need to design and deliver a winning image presentation anywhere, before groups of any size. Our exclusive, comprehensive workbook, Personal Presence, Professional Impact Toolkit is included. Two days $1200
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New York Fast-Track Image Training
Dominique Isbecque and Lynne Marks, two of the most experienced image consultants world-wide are offering this comprehensive, fast-paced and action-packed image consulting training program.
Geared towards the individual who wants to jumpstart their careers, the course consolidates the most critical components of image consulting for both individuals and groups into an exciting hands-on workshop. 8 days $4800 Take advantage of our 4500 early-bird rate until July 23, 2008. More ...
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Professional Business Development Coaching
Investment in a coach can save time, money and help you avoid pitfalls. This one-on-one individualized service is designed to guide the new or expanding consultant’s skills from business development to creating a profit-making business. In a preliminary one-hour complimentary session, we identify business objectives, goals, strengths, resources, market ideas and time-frames among other topics. We evaluate feasibility of goals, marketing potential and define a realistic time frame for meeting goals. Coaching takes place during a four to six month period with a meeting schedule of three to four hours a month. $175 per hour
For all training programs and coaching, a 50% deposit is required to reserve a space. $100 of the deposit is a non-refundable application fee. The balance is due two weeks prior to Day One. For a cancellation within two weeks of program, funds can be applied to the next scheduled session date
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the difference between Fast-Track and The Image Builder’s Training Program
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The Image Builder's Training Program utilizes a immersion approach that trains you in the essential consulting skills while applying those skills with live clients during the traing program. It builds practice into the training schedule and allows you to build your skills and confidence to a deeper and higher level.
The NY Fast-Track training is a week long boot camp program that certifies you to offer individual consultations in color, style and body analysis, wardrobe and shopping services. It provides first level immersion in all of the essential skills in development areas needed to be successful in this field including basic entrpreneurial development. This program is recommended for consultants who want to get started faster. Additional practice is strongly suggested.
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Am I certified when I complete any of your programs?
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Yes. The Image Resource Center of New York icertifies its graduates who successfully complete each of the modules. A Certificate is awarded for each training module. Our trainers are themselves certified through the Association of Image Consultants International, are industry leaders, and practicing consultants.
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What are continuing education units (CEU) and do the need them?
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The CEU is and internationally recognized educational creat that has been in existence for over 20 years. It was developed by the International Association of Continuing Education and Training (IACET). If you are an AICI member who has achieved any of the certification levels you will be required to ear CEU's to retain your status within AICI. If you are not yet a member of the AICI and/or have not yet achieved your certified member status in AICI then you are not required to earn CEU's. However, we do encourage all professional image consultants to continue their professional education, to keep current on skills and trends. For additional information check out the education page at AICI or call us, we would be happy to help you.
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How will Fast-Track and the Image Builder’s Program help me in my career?
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If you want to increase revenues or start a successful image business you need to have the skills and knowledge to provide services people will want. The NY Fast-Track will get you off to a great start. But keep in mind that basic image skills will take you only so far in your career. The Image Builder’s Program will expand and deepen your knowledge and provide you with the tools you need to build your business. You have the benefit of training with industry leaders who have overcome challenges, experience success and who share solutions which can only accelerate your own business development.
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Where do I stay?
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Follow this link for helpful information in planning your trip. Please feel free to call us; we are happy to help you make your trip to the Big Apple comfortable, interesting and fruitful!
News flash from CHINA!
Image Resource Center Founder, Dominique Isbecque has just
returned from her 10-day whirl-wind trip to China where she gave
presentations to AICI image consultants in Beijing.
Dominique then went on to Dalian—a sophisticated city, reminiscent
of Paris—where she lectured to 40 female government workers in
the Dailan Department of Technology, followed by another lecture to
students at the Dailan Fashion School. Gala receptions, dinners and
informal affairs were all part of the gracious welcome Dominique
received in China. Dominque is most grateful to have been so
warmly welcomed and have had the opportunity toshare her knowledge. Kudos to former student Lucy, who was instrumental in organizing the trip. |
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