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EDUCATION: Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL
Spring 2007
Major: Apparel Design & Technology
GPA: 3.5, Cum Laude
HONORS, ACTIVITIES
& SKILLS
Expert-level technical knowledge of woven & knit apparel construction
Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
Expert-level knowledge of fabric and trims
Ability to forecast fashion trends
CLUTCH Magazine Original Design Award, Fall 06
Claude Pepper Design Award, FSU Spring 05
Fashion Show production/styling Spring/Fall 05 & 06
Collegiate Merchandising Association
Fred Segal Fashion Styling Workshop, Summer 05
INDUSTRY
EXPERIENCE:
Whimsy Prints
Fashion Illustrator, January 2010-present
Original and custom prints
Specialize in Women\'s clothing and Accessories
Clinique
Beauty Advisor, May 2010-present
Top advisor in sales
Provide makeup services for special events
Too Faced Cosmetics,
Makeup Artist, November 2007 - October 2008
Among top makeup artists in sales
Provided superior customer service; educated clients on new products
Fossil, Inc., Richardson, TX
Intern, August 13, 2007 October 19, 2007
Assisted SLG designer with product design & specs
Collaborated on seasonal board presentations with Womens Leather designer
Reviewed & approved PP samples
Frequent market research
Extensive use of Illustrator and Excel
Milly, New York, NY
Intern, May 22, 2006 August 4, 2006
Made jewelry for showrooms & for Cabana 07 fashion show
Inspiration Research for head designer
Organized sample sale
Swatched spec sheets
Assembled PR Media Booklets
Designed earrings for Neiman Marcus executives
