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EDUCATION AND HONORS:
THE SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN
- BFA of Fashion Design, graduated magna cum laude
- Recipient of the Outstanding Design Portfolio Scholarship
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:
- Creative Direction/Design
- Hand illustration
- Line Coordination
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- WEB PDM
- Trim & Beading developments
- Trend Research
- Pattern Draping
CAREER DEVELOPMENT:
Belle Parish, Los Angeles, California
August, 2009 - April, 2010
Freelance Designer
Childrens Wear
Developing overall creative direction and design for both knit and woven garments
Direction for color and mood of the collection
Sketching and linesheet development Coordinating the sourcing of fabric and trim
BCBG MAXAZRIA Group, Los Angeles
July, 2008 - August, 2009
Design Associate
Dresses
Assisting designer with Cocktail, Wear-to-work & Casual categories for knit and woven styles Working with patternmakers - providing materials & attending fittings
Working with production to ensure the design vision is properly executed and maintained Creating and updating design cards and linesheets via WebPDM Coordinating line for presentation
Target Design Headquarters, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Summer 2007
Accessory Design Intern
Assisting Design team in developing modern, junior driven collection of accessories
Working with assistant designer to develop graphic design
Working with creative director for professional development
Creating presentation, trend packets, and viable product development
Lily Samii Collection, San Francisco, California
Summer 2006
Design Intern
Assisting designer with contemporary Bridal, Eveningwear and Cocktail categories for woven styles
Working with designers to develop embellishments and bead work for eveningwear
Working with models for runway fitting and show