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Renee Badgett
637 North Bronson Avenue
Apartment 306
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(541) 864-9017
reneebadgett@yahoo.com
Objective
Dedicated to the fashion industry, I wish to expand my knowledge and skill level by working with a fresh, innovative, and experienced team of designers. My goal is to obtain a position with a respected design house, where I can apply my multitude of skills, fashion sense, and clever problem solving tactics to help benefit the company and its clients.
Qualifications
-Creative and self-motivated fashion design professional with experience in the contemporary, denim, and medical uniforms industries.
-Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, keep good relations with clients, vendors, contractors, and staff.
-Technically proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, Excel, and MS Word.
-Experience in assisting with all stages of the design and manufacturing process; from brand identity, to conceptualization, through the pattern and sample making process, to production.
-Excellent taste level and a keen eye for detail with superior sewing and pattern drafting capabilities.
-Able to come up with witty and useful ideas about a given topic or situation, and to create innovative and efficient ways to solve a problem.
Education
The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising- Los Angeles, CA 2006-2008
Associate Degree in Fashion Design
-PresidentÂ’s Honor Roll
-Magna Cum Laude
Work Experience
Associate Designer: December 2012-Current, Strategic Partners, Inc.-Los Angeles, CA
Responsibilities Incude:
-Researching trends.
-Developing presentation/color trend boards.
-Preparing style set-up sheets.
-Processing and tracking garments for costing.
-Developing and following-up on special artwork, trim, and embroidery submits.
-Creating line sheets and preparing line for presentation.
-Taking notes and tracking fit approvals.
-General design administrative tasks.
Assistant Designer: December 2011 to October 2012, Chauncy Villeroy-Los Angeles, CA
Responsibilities Included:
-Building company from the start, creating company image, sourcing all materials and contractors, setting up all systems and accounts.
-Developing all cost sheets, spec sheets, charts, logs, lists, orders, and templates, continuously updating with current information.
-Managing sample making process, from the pattern maker to the cutter, through to the sample maker, assisting with any questions and handling any issues.
-Overseeing production development, managing materials, having knowledge of pattern and construction details, and fulfilling needs of production manager.
-Creating and updating all flats in Illustrator using accurate fabrication and color.
-Drafting and adjusting patterns, cutting patterns, and cutting material according to patterns.
-Sewing together sample garments or swatches, using sewing equipment to form mock-ups and prelims.
-Assisting with the planning, organization, and coordination of all fit meetings, castings, and photo shoots.
-Attending trade shows and reviewing fashion magazines and web sites in order to gather information and stay on top of fashion trends and consumer preferences.
-Handling company petty cash account and staff mileage reimbursements then submitting to CEO.
Assistant Designer Intern/Fit Model: May 2010 to February 2011, Soul Sick Denim-San Diego, CA
Responsibilities Included:
-Setting up initial office filing and organizational system.
-Assisting with thread color and wash choices.
-Creating and updating flats in Illustrator, including fabrication, thread, and specifications.
-Attending trade shows to assist in repping the line and model the jeans, also setting up and breaking down booth.
Wardrobe Assistant: October 2010 to December 2010, L!fe Happens-Los Angeles, CA
Responsibilities Included:
-Escorting actors to and from set, providing proper costume, returning old costumes, and guaranteeing accurate arrival time.
-Taking continuity photos and ensuring consistency throughout takes.
-Assisting with actor fittings as well as personal celebrity fittings.
-Sourcing costume pieces and accessories, and assisting with final costume decisions.
-Organizing, cleaning, and steaming of costumes.
-Running errands for costume department.
Assistant Designer Intern/Fit Model: May 2009 to April 2010, Iron Horse Jeans-San Diego, CA
Responsibilities Included:
-Contributing in the initial design process and launch of Iron Horse Jeans.
-Assisting in creating and updating tech packs, and measuring and imputing specs.
-Helping in reviewing samples and generating comments.
-Traveling to trade shows to perform fit modeling and assist in repping the line.
-Fulfilling all fit modeling needs.
References
Available Upon Request.
