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28975 Beechnut Avenue
naijaqueen64@yahoo.com

OBJECTIVE

Seeking to obtain a position as a fashion design assistant where i can use my extensive training to benefit the company and its clients allowing me to gain a hands on experience in the industry.

Personal Summary
-Creative, hardworking, able to multi-task and adapt very well to new situations
-Strong written and verbal communication skills
-Dedicated to succeed and meet expectations
-Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills,.
-Demonstrated knowledge, skills and abilities in fashion principles

Production & Design
Created 50 piece Spring collection
-Designed front and back technical on display boards
-Organize layout of the collection according to seleceted fabric
-Created style numbers for each garment
-Illustrated four full-colored examples of outfits

Pattern Drafting
Developed precise measurement skills
-Drafted various skirts, pants, and bodice
-Princess line, A-line, flared skirt, trumpet
-Tucks, pleats, gathers
-Kimono, raglan, collars, dart manipulation
-Inseam pocket with fly, slash pocket with cuff, yoke

Transfered darts into blocks, label and notch accurately

Clothing Construction
-Constructed many samples leading to final finished product using
-Basic waistband skirt with lap zipper, side seam pockets, slit
-Pants with waistband , fly zipper, front and patch pockets,cuffs
-Tailored long sleeve shirt with welt pocket, placket cuffs, and collar

Experience with different types of finishes, darts, zippers and corners
Projects
-Created and painted t-shirts
-created a wool roving scarf and silk crinkle scarf
-Designed a costume used for a dance in Michigan Junior Miss

EXPERIENCE
Intern for Blair Boutique

Responsibilities
-Assisted with dressing up mannequin for store display
-Maintained inventory record
-Handled sales cash register
-Buyer from several wholesalers
-Maintained contactct with radio stations for store ad promotion
-Answered the phone

Understanding of current fashion trends in the market.
-Research experience in color trends, fashion trends, and target customer demographic
-Can assist in flat sketches when applicable
-Assist to create story boards for designers.
-Assist with light sewing

SPECIAL SKILLS

PowerPoint, MS, fashion website/blogging, Photoshop, light sewing, sketching, pattern drafting, draping
EDUCATION

2010-2012 International Academy of Design and Technology
Two-year Associate Degree in Fashion Design

References supplied upon request.