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SUMMARY OF SKILLS
Technical:
Adobe: Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop
Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Outlook, Power point
Bridal wardrobe consulting, detailing and styling
Industrial sewing knowledge and experience
Experience in manual pattern making and draping
Technical sketching and rendering skills
Ability to conduct garment specifications
Fluent in English, Spanish and working knowledge in Russian
Professional:
Over 8 years of customer service
Detail oriented
Goal driven
Ability to manage a team
EDUCATION
The Art Institute of Portland 2011- 2013
Associate Degree: Apparel Design Graduated: March 2013
University of California, Irvine 2005- 2009
Bachelor of Art: Costume Design and Acting Minor in Asian Art History
Graduated: March 2009
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Davids Bridal July 2011- March 2013
Wedding Sales Consultant Beaverton, OR
Organized storefront and retail layout based on season and apparel trends.
Personal wardrobe stylist for bridal parties.
EQ Swim wear June 2012-Aug 2012
Design Apprentice Portland, OR
Shadowed owner, and learned the business.
Managed fabric waste, and pattern manipulation upon client measurements.
Amended photographs through Photoshop to accommodate textile changes.
University of California, Irvine Drama and Arts Costume Department Sept 2005- July 2011
Costume Design Assistant Irvine, CA
Restored and reinforced vintage garments using couture techniques.
Assisted with pattern making, dying, shoe repairs and hemming.
Investigated, and gathered photographs of vintage Americana fashion.
