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NIKI
AZEVEDO

27 N 6th St.
Apartment 4J
Brooklyn, NY 11249

nikiazevedo@gmail.com
www.nikiazevedo.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Passion for excellence in design and
extensive interest in the accessory
industry
Proficiency in hand sketching, creation of
cost sheets and analysis, and
computer rendering using Adobe Illustrator
and Photoshop

EDUCATION

Fashion Institute of Technology
A.A.S. Accessories Design, 2006
Key Courses: Athletic Footwear Design,
Leather Materials and Technology,
Footwear Design and Construction,
Theatrical Footwear, Sketching
Accessories, Accessory Design and Human
Anatomy, Handbag Construction,
Experimental Handbags, Line Building, Belt
Design, and Pattern Making.

New College of Florida (Honors College of the University System)
B.A. in Design and Humanities, 2002
Minor in Psychology

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Freelance Designer, New York, NY
Calvin Klein Jeans, Karl Lagerfeld, Vera
Wang, Michele Handbags, Tommy Hilfiger,
Liz Claiborne, Gap, Nada Sawaya,
Coldwater Creek, Payless Shoes, Nine &
Co.

* Creation of cost sheets, technical design
and factory specifications
* Render sketches using Adobe Illustrator
and Photoshop and hand sketching
* Develop original concepts and build
lines within branding identities
* Develop samples, correct and make
patterns

Designer/Production Manager, New York, NY
Carlos Santana, Fortuna Valentino, Gramercy Designs 2007-2008
* Traveled to the China factory to oversee
design, and production details
* Developed branding and marketing for
the launch of two handbags licenses
* Designed technical components, artistic
direction, materials sourcing, and
hardware design
* Developed organizational systems to
oversee design development,
production, and order processing

Designer Men’s and Children’s, New York, NY ES Originals, 2007
* Rendered black line illustrations, and
digital sketching using Illustrator and
Photoshop
* Researched trends, developed branding
and facilitated line building
* Coordinated production and overseas
sample development

Founder and Owner, New York, NY
Burrow, Designer Collective, 2004–2007
* Conceived and established a designer
collective boutique
* Merchandised and branded retail space
and press materials
* Secured press, both local and national,
and selected designers
* Supervised manager and staff, ensuring
smooth day to day operations