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Education:
Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts: B.F.A. in Fashion Design
(Graduated December 2004, Cum Laude.)
Summary of Skills:
Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office. A comprehensive art foundation in color and design theory, as well as illustration and computer-aided design. Corporate apparel design experience across multiple lines of business, including soft wovens, dresses, shirting, denim, and outerwear/suiting. Design and technical sketching capabilities in a children\'s products market.
Work Experience:
Trend and Surface Technical Designer - Kids II - January 2013 - Current:
Atlanta, Georgia
Assist all In-home gear designers with spec creation, and the overall production aspects of each baby product.
Create sales call presentation boards for national and international clients, roadshows, and showrooms.
Independent Apparel and Accessories Designer - Rebels and Saints Clothing - 2009-2013:
Atlanta, Georgia
Create collections from conceptualization to development.
Use social media to create an interest in fashion line, fashion shows and events.
Attend and participate in local independent arts and crafts fairs.
Photograph and maintain my product site on Etsy.
Associate Apparel Designer White House/Black Market Corporate - March 2008 - November 2008:
(Contractor through 24Seven Inc., New York, NY)
Fort Myers, FL
Worked as a liaison among sourcing, overseas vendors, merchandising teams, and design teams.
Used the latest technology to create product sketches and marketing/showroom collateral.
Used an internal PDM system to create tech packs, and manage sample garments and deliveries.
Sourced and chose seasonal fabrics, materials, hardware, trims, and small accessories.
Worked closely with my staffing agent to accomplish jobs as assigned by the design teams, and as a result, extended a short term freelance project to a long running contract.
Assistant Apparel Designer Macys Corporate - 2006 to 2008:
New York, NY
Used Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and WebPDM to create product sketches and marketing/showroom presentations, as well as product tech packs.
Worked closely with Design Director to create color, trend, and silhouette forecasts for Style & Co. as well as Alfani Womens labels.
Sourced and chose seasonal fabrics, materials, hardware, trims, and small accessories.
Aided designers with day-to-day tasks including emails, and other correspondence with team and vendors.
Trained and project managed freelancers and assistant designers.
