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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
3/2011 to present: Design Intern at Tracy Reese Designs, Inc. in New York City, NY
. Render and modify print designs in Photoshop.
. Assist in drafting pattern and print layouts for off-shore factories.
. Create spec and line sheets for each garment.
. Organize and maintain pattern, print, trim and color archives.
. Contribute to the sourcing of fabrics and trims.

1/2010 to 4/2010: Design Intern at Christine Kendall Couture in London, England
. Offered permanent position as Designer Assistant upon completion of internship.
. Provided administrative and creative support to the Head Designer and Business Manager.
. Contributed direction and ideas to collection development, mood boards, and inspiration files.
. Assisted with hand sewing, beading, delicate detail work, alterations and pattern drafting.
. Conducted client fittings and sales in absence of designer.
. Managed design studio calendar, supervised scheduling, and studio/client correspondence.
. Communicated with vendors, placed orders, recorded and filed invoices, and archived samples.
. Assisted in sourcing fabrics and trimmings
. Responsible for showroom displays, client comfort and service, and sales.
. Updated documents including costing sheets, spec sheets and correspondence templates to improve studio efficiency.

9/2009 to 1/2010: Teaching Assistant at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, MI
. Assistant for Apparel Construction Courses. Main responsibilities included: proctoring exams, teaching demonstrations, held office hours, and supervised students in lab. Provided instruction in pattern cutting, garment construction, fitting, and machine use.

6/2009 to 9/2009: Assistant Costume Designer at Interlochen Center for the Arts in Interlochen, MI
. Worked with designer to design, construct, and fit costumes for 3 productions and over 80 actors.
. Acted as set wardrober backstage for production run including quick changes, emergency fixes, costume care and preset. Responsible for arranging and listing all elements of each look, place in order of appearance, and assist/prepare for fast outfit changes.

4/2008 to 9/2008: Visual Merchandiser at The Sunflower Shoppes in Bellaire, MI
. Created a unique merchandising style and trained employees in merchandising techniques.
. Established a system to increase accuracy and organization of special orders and vendor contact.

4/2007 to 1/2011: Merchandising and Sales at What to Wear in Traverse City & Elk Rapids, MI
. Conceptualized and implemented seasonal and promotional in store and window presentations.
. Styled, photographed and edited multiple store advertisements.
. Assisted in training of new employees.
. Built and maintained large returning clientele.