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Computer Skills: Windows XP based PC platform and Macintosh OSX
* Scan and clean original artwork in Photoshop CS5/CS6
* Develop new prints from purchased artwork and create original designs
* Generate graphic motifs for textiles and technical illustrations in Illustrator CS5/CS6
* Expert knowledge of Lotus Notes 6.5, and Microsoft Office Products 2010
* Produced custom color CADs for customers; Maurice\'s, Sears, Kohls, Macys, JCPennies,
Wal-Mart, Belk, Stage and Mervyns
Textile and Printing Knowledge
* Knowledge of wet, pigment and screen printing
* Discussed engraving and quality issues with designer
* Experience with a variety of textile fabrications for an array of markets
* Correct strike-offs by replicating the colorway digitally and adjusting colors as necessary
* Color separate designs and label screen rotations for domestic and import prints
* Produce pitch sheets for 2-12 screens designs to be sent to domestic and foreign mills
Color and Trend Research
* Creative with a keen sense of color
* Create colorways for kids, juniors, and missy prints based on custom palates
Technical Skills
* Trained on Web PDM for technical packs
* Checked knitted and woven garments to ensure technical specification
* Drew muslins for knitted garment development
Sourcing
* Sourced garment findings for production and sales samples in the New York garment district
Employment
2009-Current G.Girl, Vernon CA
Graphic Designer
2008 Rebelette Trade, El Monte CA
Freelance-Graphic Designer
2007-2008 Self Esteem/All Access Apparel, Montebello CA
Graphic Designer
2006 Scanty Clothing/Moret Group, Santa Monica CA
Freelance-CAD Designer
2006 Haley k./Fang, Gardena CA
Freelance-CAD Designer
2004-2006 David Dart/Kellwood Inc., Los Angeles CA
CAD Designer
2003-2004 Emday Fabrics, Los Angeles CA
CAD Textile Artist
2001 Momentrends/ Essendi, New York City NY
Assistant Design/ Technical
Education
2003 California Design College, Los Angeles CA
Certificate, Computer Aided Design , Cum Laude
1994-1998 Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah GA
Bachelors of Fine Arts, Fashion Design
Received Portfolio scholarship and achieved Deans List
