Notable Achievements

· Designed a capsule collection with a fellow student, shown at a Positive Space show.

· Created original designs for Vitamin Water, Greenlife, and APL Fundraiser shows.

Employment

2010 - Present
Home Care Nurse, Maxine Heidmann, Solon, OH
Cared for adult wheelchair-bound woman. Ran errands, and weekly shopping. Prepared and cooked healthy meals. Cleaned house, including vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, mopping, cleaning bathrooms and kitchens, etc. Performed physical therapy and memory exercises with client.

2009 - 2010
T-Shirt Designer, Freelance, Mansfield, OH, Online
Created one-of-a-kind original designs from vintage hand-dyed lace. Sewed designs. Created hang-tags and marketed shirts to stores and online shop.

2008 - 2009
Sales Associate, Cherie’s Bridal, Mansfield, OH
Handled inventory, stocking, and supply of merchandise. Executed and delivered orders. Measured to fit gowns and tuxedos. Organized and ran runway shows at various bridal trade shows.

Education

Associates in Fashion Design, Virgina Marti College of Art and Design,
Will be completed early 2012.

Relevant Skills

Drafting
CAD and pattern design using flat patterns. Ability to measure an individual and transfer those measurements into slopers, add ease and draft and create designs.

Drawing
Illustrating and painting in pen & ink, watercolor, colored pencils, and marker. Can illustrate fashion designs and flats.

Computer Related Skills
Microsoft Word, Photoshop, Illustrator.

Sewing
Skilled in hand sewing, machine sewing, alterations.