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WWW.NATALIEHARRISDESIGN.COM
Houston, Texas
(832)472-2517
natalie@natalieharrisdesign.com
--------------------------------------- Natalie J. Harris
--------- Objective
To bring innovation, reliability, and enthusiasm to an apparel design position or freelance project.
----------Education
Purdue University 2005
West Lafayette, IN
Bachelors of Arts in Apparel Design and Technology
Minor in Fine Arts
Major GPA: 3.4/4.0
Coursework:
Misses Sportswear Internship; apparel rendering; retailing; advertising;
marketing; costume design; garment construction; runway show production; interviewing principles; accounting; textiles.
---------- Industry Experience
Freelance Bridal Design
Illustrator and Technical Designer
Currently developing Bridal line for growing Bridal manufacturer.
Freelance bridal design from concept to garment, also veil design.
Jet Set Swim
President and Designer
Launching Summer 08
Houston, TX
Independent Design/Patterning
Wholesale Management
Sourcing
Conducting fittings
Fashion Show Production
Fashion Illustration
Ventura's Bridal
2007-current
Bridal Fashion Consultant
Listening with brides one-on-one to suggest styles to fit requests
Linda Segal Design (Sportswear)
2006-2007
Customer Service Manager
Sales Entry, ARIA Software
Customer Problem Resolution
Shipping Preparation, Inventory Control
Winnie Couture Bridal
Flagship Salon and Home Office
Jan - Dec 2006
Customer Service Represenative
Houston, TX
Independent Design
Direct and Commercial Sales
International Manufacturing and Distribution
Conducting fittings
Advertising and Market Coordination
Client Problem Resolution
Quickbooks Software
Inventory Management
Retailer Exclusivity Management Team
Retail Location Expansion
Human Resource Management - Conducting Hiring Interviews
Victoria Pappas Collection
2004
Design Assistant
Houston, TX
Assisted design team with fitting sessions
Attended Dallas Fashion Market
Organization, care of patterns and sample garments
Communication with retail buyers, sales reps, contractors
Preparation of line presentations, swatch sheets, trims and finishes
-----------Relevant Skills
Illustration & Design
Various media including charcoal, watercolor, marker, pencil, ink
Bridal, Special Occasion, Mens & Womens Sportswear, Accessories
Patternmaking & Construction
Various grading techniques, draping, drafting, and digitizing
More than 8 years sewing experience
Software
Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Excel & Word, Artworks System, Accumark and
Gerber Pattern Design, Windows
Activities
Purdue Fashion Association President 2004-2005, Secretary: 2003-2004
Runway Show Models Committee Leader: 2004-2005
Runway Show Advertising and Promotion Committee Leader: 2003-2004
Production of designed garments for Runway Showcase: 2001-2005
