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QUALIFICATIONS & STRENGTHS
Near ten year history of independent projects ranging from design labels , photography, and fashion show production.
International career experience includes over a year of design and business support of both independent and established firms in London, UK and Berlin, Germany.
Detail-oriented, conceptual thinker, brainstormer, and thrive
in a multi-dimensional environment.
Consistent professional experience with globally recognized
companies.
Superior communication skills and polyglotism including German and Spanish.
EDUCATION
Moore College of Art and Design Philadelphia, PA
BFA in Fashion Design, Cum Laude, 1999
EXPERIENCE
COURTESAN CLOTHING Jersey City, NJ
T-shirt and accessories label
Consultant: January 2006 October 2006
Applied knowledge of garment construction, fabric processing techniques, pattern making, and materials through product development.
Advised, assisted, and researched design concepts.
Sourced vendors, materials, and supplies compliant with label standards.
Researched market opportunities and emerging trends to expand purchase venues and stimulate brand awareness.
JAY McCARROLL New York, NY & Philadelphia, PA
Fashion Designer
Consultant and Craftsperson: November 2004
Executed and advised designers award-winning knit and crocheted garments which debuted at New York Olympus Fashion Week and aired on the Bravo Channel for the season finale of Project Runway.
Producer : February - December 1999
Coordinated models, meetings, budget, venue, visual presentation, music, and photography of Spring and Fall 1999 collections.
Produced Fall 1999 fashion show.
Partnered in development of all projects.
LUCID 21 - Berlin, Germany
Sportswear and accessories label and boutique.
Studio Assistant: March - April 2003
Design development including materials purchasing and garment construction.
Prepared for trade shows.
Assisted in photoshoots and website development.
IchIchIch Berlin, Germany
Recycled bags made from used truck arpaulins/seatbelts/innertubes
Studio Assistant: September November 2002
Designed and constructed handbags and portage.
Prepared for trade shows.
Translated English/German.
URBAN OUTFITTERS Philadelphia, PA
American clothing retailer since 1970 with 140+ retail locations internationally.
Assistant Buyer for Urban Renewal: December 1999 June 2000
Supported companys entire vintage clothing division.
Designed, graded, and reinvented vintage, used, and deadstock clothing for branded retail resale.
Created and maintained purchase orders for departments goods, materials and services.
Communicated with vendors to maintain order and report accuracy and timliness.
VIVIENNE WESTWOOD London, UK
Fashion Designer
Studio Intern: May July 1998
Assisted sample hands and pattern cutters in creation of muslins and samples for several couture collections.
Finished and detailed garments for highly visible events including media promotions and fashion shows.
Upgraded, catalogued, and maintained garment archives.
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