Amanda Kwok
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OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position where my education and design skills may be put to practical use to contribute ideas in helping the company stay true to its philosophy.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Works well independently with excellent time management skills
Works with others as a team and demonstrates excellent communication and leadership skills
Fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin with a working knowledge of French
Comfortable with MacOS, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, WebPDM
Able to accurately create line sheets and tech packs for production
Very responsible and hard-working
Great ability to adapt in new situations and be willing to learn
EDUCATION
Fashion Institute of Technology (2010-2012) Fashion Design, AAS Deans List - GPA 3.68
Simon Fraser University (2007-2010) Bachelor of Arts, Psychology Major
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Design Intern (September 2012 - Present) Milly LLC.
Researching fashion trends and inspiration for the design team to work with
Assisting with the sourcing of fabrics, trims, and embellishments
Designing prints, patterns, and embroidery with the use of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
Tracing or modifying patterns and sewing mockups
Organizing line sheets and tech packs for production purposes
Store Manager (December 2009 - April 2010) Jet Free Fashions Inc.
Suggested and sold garments to female customers of various body shapes and sizes
Involved in the process of choosing and deciding what designs were to be sold in retail
Assistant Store Manager (December 2009 - April 2010)
Color World Inc.
Managed the childrens wear store and promoted clothes to meet the customers needs
Went to Osaka, Japan with the store owner to choose and purchase stock for the store in Hong Kong
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Instructor (2007 - 2010)
A Plus Mathematics Tutorial Inc.
Teach elementary school children the proper use of grammar and phonics in the English language
Employ one-on-one instruction with the child
Researcher (2005 2010)
Enoch Youth Outreach Societys Youth Hi-liter Weekly Radio Program
Work with 3 researchers to research, and develop a feature topic for weekly radio show
Use strong moral views and core values to broadcast important messages for youth who have different struggles