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Experience
Independent Design Consultant: 2011-Present
Textile design- create prints and colorways
Create Illustrator flats and tech packs
Trend research and presentation design
MICHAEL Michael Kors, New York, NY- Associate Designer Womens Knits & Sweaters: August 2009- September 2010
Collaborated with Senior Designer to design both sweaters and knits
Hand sketched flats, created specs and tech packs in Enovia PLM
Communicated with overseas partners daily in regards to fabrics and garment details
Inspirational research, met with vendors for yarns and fabrics
Attended fittings, cross functional meetings and reviews
DKNY Jeans International, Como Design Studio USA- New York, NY
Associate Designer Womens Sweaters & Knits: July 2007- July 2009
Collaborate with Senior Designer to design both sweaters & knits
Create flat sketches & specs
Attend fittings and fit garments
Inspirational research, meet with vendors for yarns, fabrics and knit swatches
Communicate with overseas partners in regards to fabrics, fit, lab dips, etc.
Manage Freelance Design Assistant, delegate tasks to ensure deadlines are met
Lauren Dress Collection, Polo Ralph Lauren- New York, NY
June 2007- July 2007: Freelance
Created flat sketches for production
Contributed designs and inspirational research
Illustrated garments for presentations
Sourced trims
Forth & Towne, Gap Inc.- New York, NY
January 2005- May 2007: Assistant Designer
Designed soft dressing portion of the collection both wovens & knits
Created flat sketches and specs
Attended and participated in fittings
Maintained and updated BOM & line presentation boards
Inspirational/sample shopping and travel
Managed design team for a season, ensured all deadlines were met, managed design inspiration budget
Calvin Klein Womens Collection- New York, NY
Spring 2004: Internship
Created press portfolio
Assisted with line sheets and color research
Attended meetings with vendors and participated in inspirational research
Education
Fashion Institue of Technology, State University of New York
Continuing & Professional Studies Course: Summer 2009
Adobe Illustrator II: Fashion Design
Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York
AAS degree: May 2004
Major: Fashion Design
University of Nebraska- Lincoln
BA: December 2011
Major: Studio Art
Double Minor: Art History, Textile & Apparel Design
