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Fashion design professional with 9 years of experience in construction and pattern making fortified by a BFA in fashion design. Highly successful in interpreting illustrations and technical flats to draft flat patterns digitally and by hand.
EDUCATION:
Bachelors of Fine Arts - Fashion Design December 2012
The Art Institute of California - San Diego
FD Student of the Quarter Spring 2011, Honors & Deans list 2010-2012, Merit Scholarship 2010-2012
SKILLS:
Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Illustrator, Lectra Fashion PLM, AIMS Certified, Adobe Creative Suite, Gerber PDM, Highly Creative, Extremely Efficient, Team Player
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Fashion Lab Tutor The Art Institute of Colorado May-Dec 2011
o Assisted peers with a variety of pattern making and construction issues from beginning to advanced skill level
o Setup workshops in complicance with detailed specifications and supported instructor
Design Intern April Enchanted Design Studio March -July 2011
o Created patterns from design illustrations to fit specific clients
o Supported designer in fit sessions by assessing fit and producing accurate notes
o Collaborated with the design team to create over 300 diverse theatrical costumes
Costume Designer Childrens Fairyland April 2009- June 2010
o Designed and constructed dynamic costumes which were durable and easy to alter
o Guided an assistant in construction fundamentals to meet quality and project deadlines
o Independently produced over 80 original garments
Assistant Manager Fresh and Natural Café LLC Jan 2007 June 2010
o Developed inventory protocol resulting in accurate record keeping and reduced out of stock on perishable items
o Established catering standards and invoicing with Excel
Production Assistant Electronic Arts, Inc. Aug 2001 Jan 2007
o Interpreted creative vision of Art Director and Design Director to create consistent resource guides for art team
o Created a comprehensive Excel workbook to track over 4000 game assets
o Corresponded with on-site artists and contracted partners to maintain the creative vision of the Art Director and Design Director
AWARDS:
o Awarded Fashion Design Student scholarship at AI San Diego 2010
o Finalist for Mod Cloths 2012 Make the Cut design Contest 2012
o Several construction awards won in costume competitions 2003-2010
