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KRISTIN FINN CRONIN
CRONINFINN@GMAIL.COM
PORTFOLIO: WWW.FINNCRONIN.COM
TECHNICAL SKILLS
+Flat Patternmaking
+Draping
+Garment Construction
+Specification Packages
+Fashion Sketching
+Technical Drawings
+CAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
+Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
+Optitex/PDS and Marker 10
+Bookkeeping
PROFESSIONAL / PERSONAL
+Creative Concept Development
+Project Management
+Vendor Selection/Management
+Teaching/Team Leadership
+Learns Quickly
+Excels in High Pressure,
+Fast Paced Environments
+Adapts in Team or Independent Settings
EDUCATION
2011 - 2014 A.A.S. Apparel Design and Development
Seattle Central College / Seattle, WA
1999 - 2000 European Studies Certificate
University of Maryland / Mannheim, Germany
1996 - 1998 Classical Dance Degree
Idyllwild Arts Academy / Idyllwild, CA
1994 Classical Ballet Training
LAcademie de Danse Classique Princesse Grace
Monte Carlo, Monaco
INTERNSHIP IN APPAREL DESIGN
CRAFT AND CULTURE
6/2013 9/2013 Seattle, WA
Worked with owners to develop a private clothing label featuring the
work of independent visual artists by sourcing fabrics and materials
and manufacturing techniques. Created new relationships with local
artists and designers by participating in Craft and Cultures pop-up
boutique in downtown Seattle.
WYATT ORR
6/2013 9/2013 Seattle, WA
Worked with designers Liise Wyatt and Karly Orr to prepare Wyatt Orrs
Spring/Summer 2015 collection. Duties included the sourcing of fabrics
and findings, contacting stockists as well research on new
manufacturers. Other duties included assistance and styling for photo
shoots and preparation for their fashion show at Bellevue Fashion Week
in September 2014.
WORK EXPERIENCE
BARTENDER/BAR MANAGEMENT:
Provided 11 years of customer service in high volume, fast paced bar
and restaurant settings. Skills necessary included: cocktail creation,
extensive drink knowledge, problem solving, bookkeeping and the ability
to multitask quickly with a team while under intense pressure.
+Performed bookkeeping duties.
+Managed staff to maintain inventory and bar standards.
+Worked with owners to book large events and concerts that benefitted the business.
+Developed product inventory to cut costs and increase sales revenue.
+Contracted and maintained vendor relationships.
RECENT EMPLOYMENT
2012 Current
SAINT JOHNS BAR AND EATERY/ Seattle, WA
2011 - 2012
THE LIVING ROOM / Seattle, WA
DANCER/CHOREOGRAPHER
Performed classical ballet, modern and jazz dance professionally.
Contributed and worked as a dancer, choreographer and instructor for
various companies and schools in both Europe and the United States.
+Auditioned and hired dancers for companies, choreographed repertory and instructed company classes.
+Booked and organized performance and practice spaces.
+Designed and constructed stage costumes.
+Functioned as Artistic Director for Splinter Dance Company.
+Worked with producers to conceptualize and stage mixed media
performances.
+Selected and collaborated with composers to score productions.
RECENT EMPLOYMENT
2010 - 2011
SPLINTER DANCE COMPANY/ Seattle, WA
2007
SEATTLE OPERA / Seattle, WA
2005 2007
SOCIAL LIVING PRODUCTIONS / Seattle, WA
