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Education:
The Florida State University; Tallahassee, Florida
Bachelor of Science in Apparel Design and Technology; 2009
Magna Cum Laude
Experience:
J.Crew; Sunrise, Florida
Sales Associate; 11/2009-11/2010, Manager; 11/2010-2/2011
-Lead floor and drive sales through motivating associates
-Control opening and closing operations
-Merchandise floor sets and mannequins
-Add to customers UPT/ADS through styling¬
Alexis; Miami, Florida
Freelance Designer; 6/2010-7/2010
-Patterned designs, fit to company standards
-Designed swimwear and evening wear for summer and fall 2011
Flying Colors, LLC.; Miami, Florida
Freelance Technical Designer; 2/2010-5/2010
-Developed technical drawings using Illustrator
-Created spec packs for overseas production
BCBG Max Azria; Vernon, California
Design Intern; 6/2009-8/2009
-Styled photo shoots for fall 2009/spring 2010
-Assisted Sportswear and Dresses designers in creating spring 2010 line
-Worked alongside Patternmakers creating patterns for new designs
Tallahassee City Ballet: Tallahassee, Florida
Seamstress Intern; 9/2008-9/2009
-Produced costumes from concept to production for The Nutcracker
Victorias Secret: Plantation, Florida
Associate; 6/2008-8/2009
-Merchandised stores brand imaging
-Lead Semi-Annual Sale Stock Team of twenty
Activities:
Fashion Incorporated; The Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida
Editor-In-Chief of Inc in Ink Newsletter: 2009
-Published articles and artwork in Inc In Ink Newsletter: 2007-2009
-Developed graphics and fashions for Fashion Show: 2008-2009
Collegiate Merchandising Association; The Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida
Art Director 2008-2009
-Produced and published Clutch Magazine layouts and designs
-Lead and managed graphic design team of fifteen
Kappa Omicron Nu Honor Society: The Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida
Vice President 2008-2009
-Co-managed organization of 100+members
Phi Sigma Theta; The Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida: 2009
Golden Key Honor Society; The Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida: 2008
Phi Theta Kappa; Broward Community College, Davie, Florida
Secretary 2006-2007
Honors:
Cotton Incorporated Grant for Development of All Cotton Business-wear: 2009
Anne Buis Fund Scholarship: 2009
Deans List at Florida State University: 2007-2009
