I love creating clothing that makes the customer look beautiful and feel beautiful. Nothing is more important than to think about how the customer would feel, and live in the clothes I produce. Growing up I had always enjoyed creating. Creating is part of who I am and I will gladly share my creations with the world.

Professional Experience
Sue Ann Patterns, New York City; Job shadow July 27th 2011
Made duplicate pattern pieces for a blouse, learned how to fill out a Cutters Must form, and created a rub-off pattern, learned other industry patternmaking techniques

Spotty Casual, New York City; Job shadow July 20th 2011
Assembled capped sleeves for dresses the fall 2012 collection for Kimberly Taylor

Club Monaco, New York City; Stylist May 28th - August 7th 2011
Styling clients with different products within the store, fulfilling the need of the customer while generating more sales, processed inventory

Kimberly Taylor, New York City; Product Development Intern May 23rd - August 1st 2011
Processing sample inventory, preparing orders for shipments, trend research, assisting production manager and coordinator in production tasks and sample tasks, helping maintain the sample rack, and traffic of pre production samples, sending materials to the factory, showroom, and warehouse, assisted with preparation with sample sale, used my experience to create purchases during sample sale, created database of past designs as a reference in future collection production, sourcing, and pricing, creating flats of past collections

Re: Dress Exhibition, Michigan State University Museum, Designer April 20th -July 1st 2011
My gown was selected to be displayed at the MSU Museum, it was created completely from melted trash, Siran Wrap, grocery bags, trash bags, bubble wrap, and plastic packaging
My gown is 84% sustainable; my goal was to create a gown out of materials that would become waste.

ATD Annual Fashion Show, Michigan State University Wharton Theatre, Designer February 26th 2011
Created a wedding gown with a mermaid silhouette, my gown exudes taste, sophistication and romance

Brightmoor Christian Church, Costume Volunteer February 17th 2011
Cut out costumes and assembled tunic costumes for Easter production
Forever 21, Sales Associate January 24th - May 11th 2011
Supported costumers in shopping and styling decisions, inventory processing, aided in visual merchandising decisions and tasks, and participated in floor sets

Polo Ralph Lauren, Sales Associate December 19th 2010-May 6th 2011
Aided customers with their purchases, processed inventory, made merchandise visually engaging during floor set

Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores, Instructor October 7th2010-Decenber 2010
Instructed students on how to use sewing machine, how to read patterns, and how to construct a pillow case and apron
Taught students sewing techniques like how to accurately cut, pin, stitch, press, and seam finish

Gabriella Gonzales Design
September 2010-Present
Design hand bags, utilize different mediums to conduct business such as networking sites, the Briellae Etsy shop, and personal selling

Parson-Mears Costume Shop, Job Shadow
June 25th 2010
Assembled and dissembled elements of Pinocchio's costume which prepared it for mending before the Shrek Broadway tour
Learned about and assisted in dyeing processes of plastic and other materials, dyed my own fabric

New York Study Away Program, Participant May 28th-June 28th 2010
Studied Modern and Contemporary Art, learned about New York's rich culture Explored the Garment district, learned about the history of the Garment industry

SADA Fashion Show "The Art of Fashion" Artist inspiration: Lorenzo Veneziano, Designer
April 17th 2010
Designed a 3 look collection featuring two mini dresses with flowing fabric details, and a tuxedo ensemble
Worked with a cosmetologist, a photographer and models to complete professional photo shoots

Mt. Zion Church Theatre Company, Costume Volunteer June 2009- July 2009
Measured 21 actors for their future costumes in the play, Nifty Fifties, researched and chose aesthetically pleasing costumes.

Senior Fashion Show "Christopher & Banks" Botanical Garden, Designer
April15th 2009 Developed an 8 garment apparel collection in a design team of 4
Featured 2 designs, a peasant blouse and an a line dress with petals

Legacy Model and Talent Agency's Evening of Elegance Fashion Show, Designer February 14th 2009 Designed a 3 look collection featuring a cocktail dress, petal sleeve blouse paired with a pencil skirt with flounces, and a mini dress

Education

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI December 2010 Graduate
Bachelor of Science in Apparel and Textile Design, Cognate in Entrepreneurship
Cumulative GPA: 3.2 Major GPA: 3.2 Deans List Spring & Summer 2010 Semester

Skills

Sketch croquis, specs, put together presentation boards, patternmaking, sewing, draping
Tested and identified fabric, created knits, wovens and prints on U4ia V7RC16
Tailoring, making accessories, and embroidery
Knowledgeable in history of culture, clothing and apparel of the 1920s fashion era, created 1920s inspired cloche
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access
Created flats, croquis, inspiration pages, prints, plaids, stripes on Adobe Illustrator CS4, Adobe Photoshop CS4

Activities & Honors

Re: Dress Exhibition Selection, Michigan State University November 17th 2010
Over 40 designs were submitted and juried, my design was chosen.

Creative Time, Key to the City Times Square, New York City, Volunteer June 6th 2010
Greeted, helped give out pamphlets. Informed the public about the interactive art event

SADA Student Apparel Design Association
September 22nd 2009- May 2010
Participated in various benefits in order to increase funds that would go toward the SADA fashion show production
Participated in the High Heel Marathon which helped raise funds for the Path of Pink organization

MAGIC, Michigan State University August 2006 - May 2010
Maximizing Academic Growth in College Program, participant, scholarship recipient

Gdrahmas Scholarship, Finalist January 14th 2010
The goal of the competition was to make people happy in any way. The challenge was given to 140 students; I was 1 of 6 to complete it.

Blog - http://www.fashiondesignprosperity.blogspot.com
June 2008 - Present
Exploring fashion in culture, history, art, photography, my inspirations, creations, and projects

The State News fall fashion article, Cleverly Composed October 14th 2008
Model; displaying my personal fall ensemble, and sense of style

Christian Celebration Center, Kids Camp, Volunteer
August 3rd 2007
Assisted in preparing meals for the campers