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Education
Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York 9/08-5/10
Associate in Applied Science, Magna Cum Laude, Textile Surface Design, May 2010
Dean’s list, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

Albright College, Reading, PA 9/03-5/07
Bachelor of Arts, Fashion Merchandising & Fashion Design, May 2007
Dean’s list, Presidential scholarship recipient

Experience
Kohl’s Department Stores, Menomonee Falls, WI 5/10-6/12
Textile Artist-Missy Private Label Brands (212 Collection, Sonoma & Croft & Barrow)
•Work with design and production teams to create original pieces of art for apparel; including print and patterns, yarn dyes, embroideries & sweaters
•Utilize hand sketching along with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and Nedgraphics to create artwork
•Actively share trend & art inspiration from shopping trips and research to develop trend right designs
•Develop seasonal color palettes with design team and utilize in creating color ways for art
•Meet all deadlines for presentation purposes and overseas art deliveries for pre-production sampling
•Multitasked to uphold the integrity of current brands while also working on research and development
for the successful brand launch of 212 Collection

Polo Ralph Lauren, New York, NY 1/10-5/10
Print & Pattern Development Intern
•Experimented with dyes and finishes on fabric to achieve desired looks
•Adapted print designs and repeats
•Prepared market research, color palettes, and strike offs for presentation
•Participated in meetings for concept review, line writing, and production

Limited Brands, Mast Industries Independent Client Group, New York, NY 6/09-9/09
Product Development Intern
•Communicated daily with vendors, overseas offices & mills
•Researched and presented trends and inspirations for upcoming seasons
•Prepared story boards, color palettes, flat sketches & print designs for presentation

Coach, New York, NY 1/09-2/09
Fabric Development Intern
•Organized & processed incoming samples daily
•Interacted with overseas offices & mills to transport new development & artwork
•Participated in meetings & fabric appointments, inspirational shopping and trend shows

Skills
•Experienced with Photoshop, Illustrator, Nedgraphics, Pointcarre` & Microsoft Office