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CONTACT:
Email:
cade.rachel@gmail.com or rwertz20@student.scad.edu
Phone:
770.778.4470
EDUCATION:
Savannah College of Art & Design, Atlanta, GA
August 2007 - May 2010
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design
GPA: 3.8/4.0, Deans List
Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA
August 2004 - August 2007
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Psychology
GPA: 3.5/4.0, Deans List
EXPERIENCE:
Sylvia Heisel Virtual Internship
April 2010 - Present
-Speak with Sylvia on a weekly basis via Skype to discuss tasks to be completed
-Responsible for editing images for website
-Design ideas for t-shirt line
-Work with team members to assist with promoting Sylvias ideas and concepts for her personal line, Flaunt Fiercely
Bryan Bradley Style Lab Mentoring Project
May 2009 - May 2010
-Met with Bryan Bradley in Atlanta and New York to review sketches, suggested appropriate fabrics and discussed options for final garment construction
-Created original fabric prints and patterns
-Solicited design concept feedback and experimented with recommendations
AmericasMart Fashion Show, Atlanta, GA
January 2010
-Assisted backstage
-Dressed models
-Held accountable for return of all garments used in show
Jeffrey Fashion Cares, Atlanta, GA
August 2009
-Dressed models and assisted with various needs backstage
-Transported clothing to venue
Johnnys Pizza, Atlanta, GA
August 2003 - October 2005
Manager/Waitress
-Responsible for all daily cash transactions including payment to vendors, bank deposits, opening and closing restaurant
-Resolved disputes between employees and addressed customer concerns
-Trained new hires and monitored performance
-Took orders and ensured customer satisfaction
SKILLS:
Design:
-Fashion sketching
-Fashion technical drawing
-Fashion illustration
-Flat pattern technique
-Garment construction
-Apparel draping
Computer:
-Adobe Illustrator
-Adobe Photoshop
-Microsoft Word
-Microsoft PowerPoint
-Microsoft Excel
HONORS:
SCAD Fashion Show May 2010
-Designs from senior collection selected by jury process for annual fashion show
SCAD Scholarship GALA April 2010
-Fashion design selected for auction
SCAD Style Lab Mentor Program
May 2009 - May 2010
-Chosen by faculty to participate in fashion lab program with New York designer
Academic Scholarship
August 2007 - Present
