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VALERIE NGUYEN
45-33 165th Street
Flushing, NY. 11358
Tel: 1-408-644-5766
Email: vtnguyen14@gmail.com

Objective:
Seeking design position where my versatility and skills can be applied and developed.

Education:
2004 – 2008
Academy of Art University, San Francisco
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Fashion Design
Fall 2008

Qualifications
- Strong work ethic, superior interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Excellent time management skills that allow for the multi-tasking of all responsibilities.
- Proficient with computer literate such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Power point, Internet, Photoshop, and Illustrator
- Well organized and highly motivated
- Quick learner
- Can adapt quickly to all sorts of situations

Design Skills
- Concept Research and Development
- Presentation Boards/ Mood Boards
- Fabric and Trim Sourcing
- Illustration and Rendering
- Technical flats and specs
- Flat pattern and draping
- 3D construction
- Textile design

Experience
July 14 – May 15
Volume Cocomo
assistant designer
- Familiarize with current junior and missy fashion trends
- Closely worked with head dress designer assisting fittings, patternmaking, designing, choosing fabrics/trims, and production.
- Created sketches by hand and through illustrator, tech packs, maintained design books, specs, and CADS.
- Input data entry in system and maintained trim and fabric sheet.
- Briefly worked in sales closely communicating with buyers and shipping department, following up on orders placed, issue purchase orders, and shipping documents
- Communicated daily with fabric/trim vendors to request samples and ensure that goods are shipped on time.
- Emailed and Skype overseas manufacturers on a daily basis regarding fit samples, construction, and placement of each garment.

April 11 – June 14
Salvatore Ferragamo
sales associate
- Familiarize with current high end fashion trends
- Self-starter and highly motivated to build long-term clientele relationship to keep revenue going.
- Answer customer questions regarding products, company history, and other relevant information.
- Answered phones, responded to email and organized appointments with clients
- Assisted in store visual merchandising

June 09 – April 10
BACCA DA SILVA
internship
- Given the responsibility to create 3D construction/flat pattern
- Participated in design help
- Sews garment samples
- Constructed technical flats and specs
- Answered phones and responded to email

May 08 – Sept. 08
Zac Posen
internship
- Assisted in cutting and creating 3D Construction/ Flat Pattern
- Participated in Design help
- Created mood boards
- Produced Illustrations and Renderings
- Created and drew Flats
- Performed sewing tests and hand sewing

PORTFOLIO AND REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST