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Kassi Gerk

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Senior majoring in Apparel and Textile Design looking to further my experience and knowledge in the fashion industry through a summer internship. I am a very organized, responsible person, giving great attention to multiple tasks.

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  • Category

    Apparel
  • Market Segments

    Womens
    Fashion Illustration
  • Availability

    Freelance
  • Relocation

    Yes
  • Schools/Training

    The University of Alabama

More Information

Education:

Anticipated Bachelor of Science in Human Environmental Sciences
• December 2011
The University of Alabama • Tuscaloosa, Alabama • Major: Apparel and Textile Design
GPA: 3.4/4.0

Associate in Applied Science • Interior Design • December 2008
Jefferson State Community College • Birmingham, Alabama
GPA: 3.4/4.0

Summary of Skills:

Design Skills
•Develop concepts, color stories
•Research market trends for future collections
•Collect fabrics for appropriate applications
•Create original designs
•Design original textiles
•Implement visual merchandising techniques

Technical Skills
•Develop, manipulate, and construct patterns
•Execute designs and patterns through draping techniques
•Compose illustrations from concept sketches to final presentations
•Render in mediums of colored pencil, marker, ink and charcoal
•Create concept boards for design presentations
•Specification development
•Flat development in Adobe Illustrator CS5
•Construct and fit garments

Computer Skills
•Adobe Creative Suite CS5
•Microsoft Office Suite 2007

Honors:

Dean’s List 2006 • 2008 • Fall 2009
President’s List Fall 2010
Fashion, Inc. member 2010-2011
Participant in “Rock the Runway” fashion show Spring 2010 • Fall 2010
Participant in annual “Tee Time” fashion show 2010

Work Experience:

Victoria’s Secret
• Birmingham, Alabama • Tuscaloosa, Alabama
August 2006-December 2008: Category Supervisor
January 2009-Present: Sales Associate • New Hire Trainer

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