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nicole reneé gray
1338 S. Carmelina Ave. Apt. # 1, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Cell: 312.371.6334 Email: nicolereneegray@yahoo.com
http://www.styleportfolios.com/nicolereneegray
PERSONAL SUMMARY: Extremely creative and ambitious fashion
technical designer who multitasks in diverse and fast-paced
environments. Experienced in garment construction,
patternmaking, and establishing measurement specifications.
Organized and goal-oriented with an excellent eye for fit,
construction detail and design.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
Technical Illustrations
Cost Management
Computer Patternmaking
Vendor/Internal Communications
Tech Pack Specifications
Garment Fit Evaluation
Line Development
Fresh,Innovative Designs
Fabric Sourcing and Selection
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE:
LTD Commodities LLC- Bannockburn, IL
May 2010-August 2011
Junior Stylist
Selected backgrounds and props for shots that complemented the
product and were appropriate in terms of scale, style and
function
Developed new concepts, sets and locations to enhance sales
Built sets according to each product such as bathrooms,
bedrooms, living spaces and implied outdoor environments
Provided on-set styling while assisting photographer with shot
composition
Styled soft goods such as bedding, drapery, towel stacks,
clothing lay-downs and pin-ups
Styled live models for fashion apparel and provided on set
styling
Mira Couture-Chicago, IL
February 2008- March 2011
Assistant to Owner/Patternmaker
Drafted patterns for articles designed, cut patterns, and cut
materials according to patterns
Consulted with clients to design a garment that exceeds the
client and company standards
Daily correspondence w/domestic & non-domestic vendors
Assisted with beading layouts and custom designs while
adhering to the customers wants
Established, maintained, and updated files, databases, records
and other documents
jlee silver-Chicago,IL
October 2008- April 2010
Technical Designer/ Production Manager
Designed current and aesthetically appropriate garments for
the brand, while adhering to production and costing requirements
Rendered flat drawings and fashion illustrations using Adobe
Illustrator and Photoshop
Worked with patternmaker on all fit sessions to ensure proper
fit, balance, movement, proportions and construction
Assisted with construction of first samples and garment
measurements
Assembled technical packages and sourced vendors
Communicated with international and domestic factories;
meeting strict deadlines with excellent time management and
organization
Corresponded with overseas and domestic factories for sampling
and production of styles
Created line sheets for sales and production teams
Organized & maintained garment samples
Assisted with creating trend and presentation boards for
design team
Attended tradeshows and sales meetings to maintain customer
focus; trend shopping and sales reports
OrganiK Revolution-Chicago, IL
(DesignInternship)
April 2008-July 2008
Sourced fabrics and trims for the fall 2008 line
Attended meetings at factories and gained additional knowledge
using Gerber system
Arranged for showing of sample garments at sales meetings or
fashion shows
Attended fashion shows, reviewed garment magazines and manuals
to analyze fashion trends, predictions, and consumer
preferences to create new inspirations for upcoming collections
Organized, booked and dressed models for FAME (Fashion and
Media Extravaganza) and Make a Statement: Design for the Cure
fashion show
RELATED INDUSTRY ACTIVITIES / AWARDS:
Featured designer in \"Chicago is...Red Hot\" 2008 Fashion Show
Featured designer in \"Fashion Focus\" 2008 Fashion Show, Chicago
Awarded \"Best in Show\" at 2008 Portfolio Show
Designer in FAME (Fashion and Media Extravaganza) Two Toned
three evening gowns using only black and white. Gray Matter
Wearable art gown made of gray wool
Awarded complementary scholarship to attend the AIBI \"Business
of Fashion\" seminars 2008
EDUCATION:
The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago, Chicago, IL
September 2005- June 2008
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Fashion Design
