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EDUCATION:
Rhode Island School of Design B.F.A (Sept 2002 - June 2006)
*Senior thesis was published in WWD and WGSN
*RISD Merit Scholarship (2005)
*RISD Honor Roll (2005)
* YMA Scholarship (2005) National recognition of excellence in apparel design
* Textron fellowship (2004, 2005) Recognition of achievement and leadership in the
Department of Apparel Design
SKILLS:
concept design, trend analysis, excellent hand-sketching, fashion illustrations, and
technical flats of women\'s and men\'s apparel and accessory products, technical
illustrations and detailed packages for accessories and sportswear: bags, soft-
goods, cold weather, knits, sweaters, dresses, evening wear, and swim
Computer: Adobe CS 4,5: Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Microsoft Office: Word,
Powerpoint, Excel, Outlook, Web PDM, ISIS, CAD Software: NedGraphics Design and
Repeat, Easy Color
Languages: English, Korean, Beginner Spanish
EXPERIENCE:
AEROPOSTALE (8/2010 -Present) /ACCESSORIES CONCEPT DESIGNER
Present color, concept, and trend for Girls Accessories
Create concept rigs using samples, artwork and mood images
Research retail and print market for inspiration
Distribute trend reports and runway analysis to design team
Travel for market research and coldweather proto development (domestic and
international)
Expand business by introducing new product categories
Conduct competitor Swim-wear fit sessions
Improved fit and foam pad quality of core swim blocks
Create technical packages and manage product development and fit-approval
process for coldweather, swim and fashion accessories (socks, hosiery, leggings,
fashion tights, hair accessories)
CUT ON YOUR BIAS (01/2012 - 08/2012) / FREELANCE ARTIST
Fashion illustrations of men\'s and women\'s sportswear and accessories
Create and upload sketches, mood images, and illustrations onto website
TOMMY HILFIGHER (01/2010-08/2010) / ASSOCIATE DESIGNER
Assistant to Design Director of Knits, Sweaters, and Coldweather
Create illustrator flats and proto packages in ISIS
Attend fittings and manage package revisions
Create mood boards for seasonal concept rigs
Create packages for prints and yarn-dye stripes
Keep color by style linesheets and sketch binders up to date
ABERCROMBIE AND FITCH (02/2007-08/2008) / ASSOCIATE DESIGNER
Design lingerie and sleep for GILLY HICKS
Create illustrator flats and proto packages in Web PDM
Attend fittings and manage package revisions
Maintain color by style linesheets and sketch binders
Direct sourcing partners with seasonal concepts for raw material development
CALVIN KLEIN COLLECTION (12/2006-02/2007) / FREELANCE DESIGN ASSISTANT
Primary liason between design team and in house sample room
Coordinate intern schedule and responsibilities
Update sketch binders, linelists, runway looks, and alteration tickets
Assist with hand sketching and fittings
Design embroidery layouts
Source raw materials and trims in the garment district
CESAR GALINDO EVENINGWEAR (05/2006-12/2006) / DESIGN ASSISTANT
One of three team members to run a start up evening wear label
Work closely with sample makers and domestic factories for production of
garments
Create excel-based PDM system for invoices, shipping and factory allocation
Source raw materials and trims with domestic vendors
Hand-sketch eveningwear and create linesheets in illustrator
INTERSHIPS: Kenneth Cole Outerwear, Marc Jacobs Women\'s Collection, Calvin Klein
Women\'s Collection
