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Holly Lynn Smith
(C) 706-280-4839
hollysmith4839@gmail.com
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OBJECTIVE
To utilize my design expertise, illustration techniques, organizational skills, customer service skills, and retail experiences in a position that is challenging and beneficial in today’s economy.
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EDUCATION
Brenau University Gainesville, Georgia
B.F.A. Fashion Design 2011
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ACTIVITIES AND HONORS
2008 Brenau Adaptive Clothing Challenge Winner
2009 Brenau Halloween Design Challenge Winner
2010 Alpaca Owners & Breeders Association International Competition, 6th Place
2010 Night of Spectacles Finalist
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SKILLS

TECHNICAL
Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, Publisher,Excel, PowerPoint software programs, and AS400.
Determine garment specifications and flats.
Plan and Create Fabrication and Specification Sheets.

WRITTEN
Develop content and layout of promotional materials.
Conduct, compile, and analyze trend forecasting and related research.
Compose reports to convey concept, target market, and price range.

CREATIVE AND VISUAL
Swatch design (i.e. knitting, crocheting, needlework, needle felting, felting, rope making, and fiber arts).
Garment construction.
Mood/design boards/deck boards and page layout.
Host gatherings dealing with the items, store, and/or designs.
Create apparel collections.
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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Challenger Industries, Inc. Dalton, GA 8/3/2011 - Present
Director & Coordinator of Samples

Beaulieu of America Dalton,GA 2011
Sales and Samples Coordinator

Gainesville Theatre Alliance Costume Shop Gainesville,GA 2010
Semester Internship

McEver Elementary Arts Academy Gainesville, GA 2010 Fiber Arts Course: Student Teacher/Assistant
S&W Pharmacy Dalton, GA 2009-2010 Assistant Manager/Merchandiser