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SKILLS:
Fluency in Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
InDesign
Gerber Accumark
SnapFashun
Pattern Grading
Excel Specification sheets/ Packages
Machine knitting using Passap software
Illustration:
Ability to render fashion illustrations using colored pencils, markers, watercolor, pastels, and charcoal
Mechanical drawing for graphic design & technical design
Accurate technical production flats
Printing: screen printing, block prints, stamping
Fashion Design:
Construction skills using industry machines and standards
Ability to design patterns and produce garments
Draping skills
Accessory Design, metalsmithing, basic beading, and bead weaving
Internship:
July 2007- September 2007 Shibuy Hada Knitwear Boutique Chicago, IL
Produced garments and accessories using Passap machine knitwear software and loom.
Assisted with 2nd anniversary fashion show production
Assisted with fundraising fashion show The Underground Chicago, IL
Expanded knowledge of a variety of fibers, yarns, and materials
HONORS & AWARDS:
International Academy of Design & Technology, Deans List
Tyler School of Art of Temple University, Eva C. Moore Scholarship
FREELANCE DESIGN:
July 2004 Phi Kappa Sigma International Fraternity Chicago, IL
92nd Grand Chapter Conference Brochure Design
July 2006 Phi Kappa Sigma International Fraternity Boston, MA
93rd Grand Chapter Conference Brochure Design
EDUCATION:
International Academy Of Design & Technology, Chicago, IL. Bachelors Degree in Fine Arts in Fashion. September 2007. Major: Fashion/ Textile Design
Tyler School of Art of Temple University, Elkins Park, PA. August 1998- May 1999.
Major: Jewelry Design/ Metalsmithing. Minor: Sculpture
Moore College of Art, Philadelphia, PA. Spring 1997- Summer 1998. Youth Scholarship classes. Major: Jewelry Design/ Metalsmithing. Minor: Sculpture
OTHER:
October 2005 Apparel Industry Board of Chicago Chicago, IL
Dressed-To-A-Tee fundraising event. T-shirt design for Hurricane Katrina relief
