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EDUCATION
Istituto Marangoni, Milan, Italy June 2011
Masters in Fashion Promotion, Cum Laude
Ai Miami International University of Art and Design, Miami, FL
June 2010
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design, Cum Laude
WORK EXPERIENCE
Jacqueline Antun, Miami, FL December 2011
Technical Designer
Created patterns, including grading and marking for a childrens line
Developed tech packs and line sheets
Ramona LaRue, Miami, FL April 2010 May 2010
Intern
Sketched designs for upcoming collections
Visual merchandising for showroom and store front
Created tech packs
SPA fiftyseven, Miami, FL February 2008 April 2010
Marketing Director
Developed strategic marketing plans
Worked with graphic designer on all promotional materials
Attended trade shows and developed new business contacts
Developed ideas and implemented special events
DESIGN COMPETITIONS
Miami Fashion Week, Miami, FL March 2009, and 2010
Design selected for student runway show
FGI Dare to Design Your Future, New York, NY October 2008
3rd Place in Accessories Category
SKILLS SUMMARY
Design
Flat sketches
Textile design
Fashion styling
Gerber Technology
Illustration
Patternmaking, draping, and construction
Promotion
Keen ability to observe and communicate
Strategic marketing
Organization of presentations and events
Visual merchandising
Fashion show production
Styling techniques consistent with a brand and its image
Understanding of brand communications and development of communication campaigns
Creation of press releases
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and Power Point
Illustrator and Photoshop
Mac and PC
LANGUAGES
English/Spanish read, write, and speak fluently
Italian Intermediate
