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DESIGN EXPERIENCE
2014 - The Georgia Museum of Art, 90 Carlton exhibition, Athens, GA
PR Team
Developed show concept, coordinated timely completion of all graphic design
material, press releases and PSAs
Provided support in the areas of social media, catering coordination, photography
& fundraising
Successfully raised over $8,000 in benefit of the event alongside team of peers
2013-2014 - The University of Georgia Historic Textile Collection - Athens, GA
Special Collections Intern
Repaired, and restored up to 80% of the historic ready to wear pieces in the
collection dating from the 1800s - 1970s
Kept an up to date log of items repaired and the extense of these repairs
2011-2014 - The University of Georgia - Athens, GA
Teaching Assistant
- Teacher of CAD for Textiles
Complete restructuring of syllabus and class lesson plans
Improved the speed and efficiency of students in computer generated textiles
in 400%.
100% students graduated with completed professional portfolios and are currently
in industry related positions
- Teacher of Material Futures
Responisbile for teaching students textile generating through fabric manipulation
and use of alternative materials
Instructed in various techniques such as pleating, tucking, quilting, and free motion
embroidery among others
2012-2013 - Bulldog Bucks - Athens, GA
Marketing assistant & graphic designer
Designed all marketing material, ensuring timely printing, and delivery in
accordance with the divisions calendar
Maintained relationships with merchants and coordinated frequent participation with
spotlights through Bulldog Bucks
2011 - The University of Georgia - Athens, GA
Studio Monitor, Fabric Design Department
Ensured the smooth functioning of the departments screen printing lab, weaving
room, and large scale fabric printer
Kept abreast of the levels of supplies in the departments facilities and coordinated
ordering of materials in timely fashion
Performed weaving demonstrations and tours for donors and visiting classes
EDUCATION
MFA - FABRIC DESIGN - University of Georgia, Suma Cum Laude, 2014
BFA - GRAPHIC DESIGN - Universidad Mayor, Chile Graduated with full honors,
5th in academic rank, 2008
TEXTILE SKILLS
- Proficient in pattern repeating
- Color sourcing & matching
- Mood boards & trend research
- Weaving & woven structures
- Machine sewing & fabric manipulation
- Screen printing on fabric
- Layouts in textile & graphic design
- Large scale digital printing on fabric
- Knitting, crochet, & sewing techniques
COMPUTER SKILLS
ADOBE
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- InDesign
- Dreamweaver
- Freehand
- Premiere
- After Effects
OTHER
- Microsoft Office
- Maya
LANGUAGES
- English (fluent)
- Spanish (fluent)
- French (intermediate)
