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Education

The Art Institute of Dallas,
Dallas TX
Associate of Applied Arts, Fashion Design (September 2008)
With Honors GPA 3.8

Professional Experience

Freelance Dress Making, Charleston, SC/ Dallas, TX
Designer/ Production (2009-Present)

Sketch out concepts.
Drafting patterns.
Dress construction.

Billy Reid Corporate Office, Dallas, TX
Intern (Fall 2008)

Assisted with designing, fabrication, fittings of woman’s line.
Styled photo shoots
Installed window displays and fixtures.
Assisted with Invitations and preparations for events.

Abi Ferrin, Dallas, TX
Intern (Summer 2008)

Assisted with preparation of fashion, trunk shows and photo shoots.
Organized and maintain presentation of store.
Assisted with Inventory management.

Macy’s, Mesquite, TX
Sales Associate (2007)

Opened, operated, and closed cash registers.
Assisted customers with merchandise selections.
Maintained merchandise displays.

Volunteer Industry Experience

Served as a dresser at fashion shows for Abi Ferrin, Saks 5th Avenue, Fashion Group International, Macy’s, and GAP.
Served as starter for AID fashion shows
DIFFA shows and silent auction.
Design Dallas officer and service projects.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Sales and customer service
Gerber Pattern Design
Fashion Show set up and operation
Marker Maker
Styling
Microsoft Office
Communication verbal and written
Excel
Visuals