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Tiffiny Miller
231 Decatur St., Apt. #2, Brooklyn, NY 11233
Phone: (312) 646-8810
Email: tiffiny.miller@me.com
Portfolio: www.styleportfolios.com/tiffinymiller

EDUCATION:
The Illinois Institute of Art - Chicago 01/2006 – 12/2011
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design

SKILLS:
Industry: Draping, Flat Pattern, Garment Construction, Knitting, Grading, Live Model Pinning, Design, Fashion Illustration, Flat Sketching, Tailoring, Sewing, Trend and Market Analysis, Style Consulting, Embellishment Design Textile Fabrication, Print Design, Beadwork.
Technology: Proficient in PC and Mac performance systems, Adobe: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign; WebPDM, U4ia, Kaledo Knit, Gerber system Technologies, Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

EXPERIENCE:
Ralph Lauren Corporation
Technical Design Coordinator 8/2011 – Present
• Coordinate various schedules for fittings and meetings as determined by the needs of the design team
• Work with fit agencies to obtain fit and go-see models
• Record and track each style through design process from initial design proto to TOP sample
• Assist Senior Director/ Technical Team to prepare for weekly fittings gathering garment updates/ history, inspiration, protos, pre-pro, and stock samples
• Draped and corrected patterns according to fit notes in regards to fit and construction to be followed by factories
• Measure samples to compare specs to factory measurements and alert team members
• Correspond with factories using WebPDM database to update tech packs using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Pinned on a live model following the direction of the designer and providing feedback from my construction and finishing knowledge

Tailor Shop Coordinator 10/ 2009 – 6/2011
• Procured flow of production by assisting tailors/ seamstresses with knowledge of construction
• Conducted fittings with top clients
• Implemented new procedures for collecting over due alteration fees which exceeded the monthly income goals
• Assure that all alterations are done to standards
• Oversee the Alteration Tracking System to ensure all income/ productivity is accurately reflected in monthly reports

Macy’s Water Tower
Logistics 10/ 2006 - 3/ 2008
• Visual display which communicates the needs of the consumer while driving the wants of the retail business
• Customized solutions to enhance the customers overall experience in order to achieve appeal and increase sales
• Organized new inventory in the stockrooms to help sales associates locate items which intern drives sales

INTERNSHIP:
Ralph Lauren Corporation
Technical Design Intern 6/2011 – 8/2011
• WebPDM specification package input
• Rendered technical flats using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Captured comments for updates at fit sessions with Tech Team and Senior Knitwear Designer
• Pinned on Live Model
• Flat pattern and draping

Lee Roski Ltd.
Stylemax, Bridal market, National Prom Market Helper 01/ 2009 – 6/2011
• Composed mailing lists for new and current show room clients
• Managed 2 new interns each quarter
• Presented Adrianna Papel and Anna London lines to buyers

RocaWear Jrs. Apparel Center 01/ 2008 - 12/ 2008
Office Assistant
• Placed orders from market to be filled by our manufacturer
• Photographed/ styled rigs
• Recorded and organized samples along with relevant history for each season

FREELANCE:
Lo. Ve. T. Miller, Fashion show producer with Exposure 01/ 2009 – 6/2011
• Fashion Relief: Partnered with Creative Lounge Chicago to raise funds for BP Oil Spill victims, raised over $1500
• As Time Goes By Adult Prom: Benefit for Hess Investment Group to raise funds to attain school supplies for urban youth
• Fall Preview: Partnered with Chant Restaurant, The first show under Exposure Label for fashion design students
Stamp Lay’s Executive Salon, Seamstress/ Image Consulting/ Communications 04/08 – 6/2011
Agriculture Boutique, Alterations/ Lifestyle merchandising/ customizing solutions
Soul Salon Spa, Lifestyle merchandising/ Seamstress
Mira Couture, Bridal Market, Dresser/ Alterations
The W Hotel, FAME, Dresser/ Alterations 04/ 2006
Clippers and Shears, Fashion Show Coordinator 12/ 2006
Chromium Night Club, Karl Kani Show, Designer/ Dresser 04/ 2002