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Looking to relocate
Faith R. Marrett
(954) 257-3435 FRMarrett@aol.com
My design philosophy is that a woman should always be smart, graceful, witty, sexy, and always mysteriously alluring. My design aesthetic leans to high-end formal wear and unique luxurious sports wear. I enjoy fashion illustration, draping to create new patterns, and embroidery. I am a skilled and qiuck flat technical drawer in Illustrator and by freehand.
SKILLS
Photoshop, Illustrator, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Paint, CAD (Lectra: Modaris & Diamino)
Skilled draper, Flat pattern drafter
Skilled freehand fashion and flat technical illustrations, CAD flat technical illustrations
Well organized, great at multi-tasking, self starter, goal oriented
FASHION EXPERIENCE
Designer Rosetta Marrett September 2008 Present
Design seasonal collections that incorporate the perspective of the label. Sourcing fabrics, trims, and other notions. Complete all fashion illustrations and technical flats. Professional Interaction with individual clients, press, and other fashion outlets.
Head Seamstress Judys Couture November 2009 - Present
Ensured: sewing, finishing garments in a high end way, sample garments are properly tailored to models
Freelance Merchandiser Solomon Page April 2010
Follow store plan and layout. Ensured all clothing was sorted and divided properly, by style number and collection. Ensured in store displays where visually pleasing and congruent with companies market strategies. Assemble and display fashion mannequins and other in store fixtures to attract and entice consumers to new merchandise.
Teacher Assistant & Design Studio Assistant (AIU) January 2007 December 2007
Assisted instructors of the Fashion Department; monitored students to ensure correct use of industrial machines; assisted students with school projects: trend boards, fashion illustrations, draping and flat pattern drafting.
Wardrobe Assistant Mercedes Benz Miami Fashion Week Swim July 2007
Badgley Mischka, Ashley Paige, Shay Todd, Zimmermann
Steamed clothing, dressed models correctly. in a fast paced-high pressure setting.
Front of House Greeter/VIP seater
Jessica Simpson, Ank By Mirla Sabino
Welcomed guests, ensured all guests were properly seated in correct sections and seats.
Front of House Greeter Moschino South Beach Event January 2007
Worked front of house and door, greeted guests and handed out gift bags to VIP guests
Front of House Greeter GEN ART Shop Miami June 2006
Wrote purchase orders for customers assigned to my area
General Staff Miami Fashion Week (Sobel Productions) April 2006
Helped create model look boards and coordinated volunteers
Vice President Couture Society April 2006 September 2008
Arranged industry speakers for campus visits, hosted events and ran meetings
Oversaw volunteers for events, delegated and ensured all duties were accomplished on a timely basis
Coordinated end-of-term fashion shows, assisted in strategy of annual Senior Collection Fashion Shows
Instructed and ran extra-curricular workshops covering a broad view of topics
AWARDS & SPECIAL SELECTIONS
Senior Thesis Collection American Intercontinental University September 2008
Winner, chosen as best collection
Student Design Competition Miami Fashion Week March 2008
Winner of Miami Fashion Week Student Competition
Selected Student Miami Fashion Designers Expo November 2007
One of 10 students selected to display fashion collection in runway show
Couture Costumes American Intercontinental University October 2007
co-Winner chosen as best costume
