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Erika Nakayama

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  • date: 10-27-10
Hard working designer, seeking and Assistant Designer Position. I feel I have a lot of design skills and unique ideas to offer.

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  • Category

    Apparel

  • Market Segments

    Womens
    Mens

  • Availability

    Freelance
    Permanent

  • Relocation

    Yes

  • Schools/Training

    The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising/

More Information

Erika Nakayama
New York, NY 10032
(808) 864-5299
amerika808@yahoo.com

SUMMARY _____________________________________________________________
A hard working, and ambitious, Fashion Design Graduate, offering the following
strengths and skills:
• Proficient in CAD Photoshop & Illustrator
• Skilled in Illustration & Technical Flat Sketching
• Creative & Concept Design
• Efficient in Technical Packet Preparation, Cost & Specification Sheets
• Intermediate Knowledge in Computer Marking & Grading
• Skilled and Enjoy Problem Solving & Analysis Process
• Ability to Work Efficiently Under Pressure

EDUCATION___________________________________________________________
FIDM/ The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising Los Angeles, CA
Associate of Art Degree: Fashion Design Grad Date: 6/19/10
• Selected by the Chair of the Fashion Design Department to participate in FIDM’s
Portfolio Day.

EXPERIENCE__________________________________________________________
Le Chef Costumier Glendale, CA
Seamstress 8/12/10 – Current
• Sewing for Disney on Ice: Buzz Lightyear Alien Costumes, Disney Electric
Parade: Fairies, Disney
Cruise: Knights, Universal Studio: Professor Klump Fat Suit.
AVIVA Collectives Los Angeles, CA
Design Internship 4/22/10 – 10/21/10
• Lingerie New York 2010: Corsets for Hennessy Hostess
• Burning Man: Custom Men Leather Shirt, and Leather Collar.
• Assisted with Patternmaking, Draping, & Design Decisions
• Created Inspiration & Merchandise Plan Boards for Lingerie Collection
• Accompanied Head Designers to Make Fabric Selection
• Stoning Full Body Suit in Swarovski Crystals
• Technical Design Detail Strategies
Lady Gaga Tribute Music Video Los Angeles, CA
Assistant Stylist 7/28/10 – 7/31/10
• Organizing Outfits, Dresser
• Creating Pattern for a Full Head Mask

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION___________________________________________
• Volunteer: Style Career LA Fashion Career Fair
• Volunteer: Cherry Blossom Festival Formal Kimono Dressing & Obi Tying
• Volunteer: Teaching Yukata Kimono Dressing Technique
• European Study Tour with FIDM (Spring 2009) Educational Opportunity

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