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| Desired Industry: Apparel/Fashion/Sewing |
SpiderID: 15502 |
| Desired Job Location: Winter Haven, Florida |
Date Posted: 9/11/2007 |
| Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent |
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U.S. Work Authorization: Yes |
| Job Level: Experienced with over 2 years experience |
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| Highest Degree Attained: Bachelors |
Willing to Relocate: Yes |
Objective:
I am seeking any position that can draw from my broad experience and skills either as an apparel designer, graphic artist or sketch artist.
Experience:
CREATIVE DESIGNER & ARTIST-
Paperwork Unlimited, Winter Haven, FL
2006-Present
•Manage all creative projects from concept to completion for staff of five.
•Assist design teams in graphic production for collateral, packaging, display and advertising projects.
•Create and execute design concepts and artwork development for a variety of materials including brochures, affiliate kits, folders, letterheads, T-shirts, invitations, trade advertising and other items developed for specific client needs.
DESIGNER-
Superior Uniform Group, Seminole FL
1996-2006
•Designed men’s & women’s garments for a variety of trend driven markets.
•Analyzed and provided style, color and fabric trend forecasting.
•Developed product lines for uniform programs and catalog.
•Rendered garments by hand and on computer using strong illustration and graphic design skills
•Created presentation boards as well as layouts for PowerPoint and web.
•Designed original textiles and prints for both knit and woven applications
•Worked closely with mills to produce new fabrics and prints.
•Supervised quality and color tests on new fabrics.
•Used strong graphic skills to create new presentation formats, silk-screens, heat transfers, catalog layouts, brochures, and logo applications.
•Designed variety of headwear.
•Vendor and fabric research.
•Assisted in creating technical packages for domestic and offshore production.
•Developed ongoing library of digital sketches.
•Managed files in CAD system.
•Managed fabric & pattern libraries.
•Created, implemented, and maintained project achieve and reference library.
•Worked effectively with clients and sales reps. using strong communication and presentation skills.
•Worked effectively in a fast paced, deadline driven, team environment using strong organizational skills and using strong knowledge of the entire design process with the ability to troubleshoot problems.
INSTRUCTOR-
Intl Academy of Design, Tampa FL
2000-2005
•Taught college level courses in fashion design and fashion illustration.
•Developed criteria and syllabus for ongoing courses of study.
•Held weekly workshops for PhotoShop and sketching.
•Mentored and critiqued students.
•Developed weekly lesson plans.
•Gave weekly lectures and class demonstrations.
•Assisted students in developing industry standard skill and portfolios.
ASSISTANT DESIGNER-
Peggy Jennings Design, St. Petersburg FL
1993-1996
•Clients liaison for Peggy Jennings- President/Designer
•Developed, implemented and maintained series of daily reports tracking current orders, returns and deliveries.
•Responsible for all follow thru on all customer service issues.
•Maintained sample room and fabric warehouse.
•Created hand rendered illustration for client approval.
•Assisted in development of seasonal lines for ladies couture market.
•Developed spec sheets for all garments.
•Arranged trunk shows for various stores such as Saks & Neimans.
•Responsible for all domestic fabric and findings orders.
ASSISTANT COSTUMER-
Disney World-Creative Costuming- Orlando FL
1990-1993
•Assisted in meeting all costume needs of new and existing shows for Magic Kingdom, Epcot, and MGM Studios.
•Conducted fittings and developed spec sheets and size charts.
•Fabric Specialist, maintaining over 400,000 yards of fabric.
•Helped maintain 104,000 sq. ft. warehouse of stored garments.
•Created jewelry and accessories.
•Dresser and backstage coordinator.
•Team provided outfits for more than 40,000 people with more than 3,500 styles.
Education:
Intl Academy of Design- Tampa FL
•Bachelors Degree – Fashion Design 1992
Polk Community College- Winter Haven FL
•Associates Degree – Fine Arts 1988
Skills:
•Apparel Design
•Product Development
•Graphic Design & Digital Art
•Trend Research & Presentation
•PhotoShop (10 yrs exp)
•Textile Design
•Presentation Boards
•Sketch Art
•Flats & Specs
•Trade Show Booths
•Project Management
•Catalog & Brochures
Reference:
Ms. Dru Rai (ray)
727-455-7123 drai@academy.edu
Perry Ellis International
Intl. Academy of Design
(Formerly Superior Uniform Group)
Ms. Emelia Pretkowski (prêt-cow-ski)
727- 448-4487 EmiliaModa@hotmail.com
Superior Uniform Group
Mr. Harold Paine
727-397-9611 X266 hpaine@sug.biz
Superior Uniform Group
Ms. Athena Petrou (pet-row)
727-643-5531 athena.petrou@chicos.com
Chico's FAS
(Formerly Superior Uniform Group)
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