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Education
The Art Institute of Dallas, Dallas, TX
March 2010- to present date. Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Fashion Design
Skills
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Power Point
Gerber
Accumark
Technical Flats
Fashion Illustration
Construction
Costing and Specs
Draping
Pattern Making
Hand and machine sewing
Alterations/ tailoring
Trend Research
Product Development
Styling
Qualifications
Strong creative skills and keen trend awareness.
Strong garment construction, understanding and knowledge.
Strong ability to work within a team-based work environment.
Bilingual (English and Spanish)
Excellent design and sketching skills
Detail oriented and excellent organization skills
Employment History
Golden DOr Fabrics Outlet
Dallas TX
August 2011 to September 2013
Sales Associate.
o Help customers to choose the right fabric for their projects based on my textile knowledge.
o Assist customers with color and pattern selections, as well as measurements.
o Maintenance of the work area.
o ¬¬¬¬¬Cashier.
Freelance
Design and make a wedding gown and a cocktail dress
May 2013 and June 2013.
o Design a wedding and cocktail dress based on customer preferences, current trends and budget.
o Source fabrics and trims.
o Pattern making and garment construction.
o Travel out of the country to meet the clients.
Internship
Kinsley Kouture
Haltom City TX
July 2014 to present date
Activities and volunteer experience
Neiman Marcus Art of Fashion Event.
Illustrated an 11x 17design displayed at Fashion Night Out at Neiman Marcus. Sold.
Attended Dallas Career Day in 2011 and 2012. Entered two garments for competition that were modeled in the fashion show.
The Art Institute of Dallas. Inspire Fashion Show. Dresser. Summer 2010; fall 2013; Spring 2014.
Dallas Children Theater. Assisted with the construction of costumes for the play The Cat in the Hat. October -November2013.
Auditioned to enter a collection for New York Fashion Week 2013, representing the Art Institute of Dallas. November 2013
Silk Threads Designs. Bridal Bliss Fashion Show. 09/2014. Dresser.
Ronda Sargent Productions. Roberto Cavalli Fashion Show at the Opera House Dallas TX. 10/2014.Dresser.
