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Education
Bachelor of Science, Apparel Design and Merchandising, 2009-2011
Apparel Design emphasis
San Francisco State University
Classes completed in Fashion Design, 2004-2008
Otis College of Art and Design, Los Angeles, CA
Experience
Zoe Design Associates, Mar 12-Current
Consultant: Assisting CEO with various responsibilities including consulting on the design and manufacturing of textile based products
Davids Bridal, Colma, CA, July 10-Aug 11
Alterations Specialist: fitting and pinning wedding and bridesmaid dresses on customers, pricing alterations, altering and steaming a wide variety of dress styles, creating and sewing unique bustles for dresses with trains, customizing dresses, customer service
Lyric Culture, Los Angeles , May 08-Aug 08
Fashion design intern at a small high-end sportswear company: designed full clothing lines including silhouettes and graphics; created flats, spec sheets, and line sheets; sourced and managed supply of fabrics and trims; assisted with samples
Happy Six, Los Angeles, May 07-Sep 07
Sales associate/assistant buyer at an individually owned clothing store with exclusive clothing line: sales and customer service; office and cleaning duties; sewing; researched new brands; assisted store manager/buyer/head designer
Miscellaneous
Dresser for fashion shows including Otis Benefit Fashion Show and Morphine Generation
Attended MAGIC 07 as a buyer for Happy Six
Other various retail and office positions
Skills
Software
Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator for both PC and Apple computers
Fashion Documents
Experienced with technical flats, spec sheets, line sheets, and cost sheets
Textiles
Knowledgeable of fabrics and finishes, including swimwear and denim
Professional Organizations
Fashion Network Association, San Francisco
Public Relations Officer and Website Chair of the FNA at SFSU Website design and implementation; online newsletter design and implementation; graphic design; public relations and marketing duties
Awards
CFS/D Bookstore Scholarship
References available upon request
