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OBJECTIVE
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To further extend, strengthen, and apply my creative background within a fashion oriented company.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
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o Excels in both individual and team settings
o Ability to acquire new skills through experience and training required for successful growth
o Flexible according to situational demands, and welcomes new ideas, methods and challenges
o Recognized for organization, self-motivation, and reliability
o Strong time management skills and dedicated work habits
o Acknowledged for professionally creative and visual presentation
o Outstanding interpersonal, communication and customer service skills
EDUCATION
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o NSCAD University, Halifax,NS
2009 2011
Bachelor of Fine Arts: Interdisciplinary Major
Specialization in Fashion and Photography
o Fashion Institute of Technology, New York, NY
2010
Fall 2010 exchange student
Focus in Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising, and Photography
o Concordia University, Montreal,QC
2007 2009
Bachelor of Fine Arts: Design Major
Focused on two-dimensional and three-dimensional design
Studied colour film and digital photography
Specialized in graphic design through print and web design working with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign,Dreamweaver, and Flash
o Etobicoke School of the Arts, Etobicoke,ON
2004 2007
Visual Arts Major
Graduated with honours
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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o Atlantic Fashion Week 2011
Exclusively invited by the event Director to attend and show my collection, PROUN
o Mercedes Benz New York S/S 2011 Fashion Week
2010
Volunteer at multiple events and runway shows backstage dresser,
pre-production set up, hostess
o Preloved
2009 2010
Production Team
Selected and paired vintage for new garments
Maintained an essential neat and organized environment for work efficiency
Successfully worked individually and as a team to meet production deadlines
Assisted company designer with specific design tasks
NON PROFIT EXPERIENCE
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o Team Brother Bear Foundation Inc.
2008 Present
Executive Board Member, Secretary, and Graphic Designer
Devoted member of a non-profit organization dedicated to bettering
the lives of children battling brain tumours
Responsible for developing a visual identity through the organizations letterhead,
brochure, posters, banners, event invitations, website, etc.
Performs secretarial duties and further foundation operations as needed
o CEMA, Concordia Entrepreneur and Management Association
2007 2008
Graphic Designer
Worked as a member of a business team to attend and be a contender at local and national business challenges, contests, and events.
Created logos, brochures, posters, etc. for the association and for specific events
Aided other team members with any design problems or creative needs
