Autumn Kepola Tyler

Objective: To obtain a summer internship in apparel design, where I can exercise creativity while gaining extended knowledge of the industry.

Education:
Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK. August 2008- May 2012
Bachelor of Science Degree in Apparel Design and Production with an emphasis in Studio Art.

Deans Honor Roll 2008-2011
Projected graduation date of May 2012.

Related coursework: Drawing I, 2D Foundations, 3D Foundations, Heritage of Dress I/II

Study Abroad:
London & Ireland 2008: Humanities
Italy & Greece 2009: Humanities
China 2010: Intro to International Business Culture

Northern Oklahoma College, Stillwater, OK. August 2006-May 2008
Completed core classes and Achieved an Associate of Arts Degree while maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.8


Experience
Server. Eskimo Joes Restaurant, Stillwater, OK November 2008-Current
Practiced customer service skills and multitasking while immersed in a fast paced and high-energy environment. Promoted to shift leader and became responsible for overseeing fellow employees’ duties.

Seamstress & Sales Associate. Formal Fantasy, Stillwater, OK. March 2009-June 2009
Assisted owner in casual wear and formal wear alterations. Other tasks included: taking clients measurements, fittings, color matching and dying of shoes, preparing orders and assisting customers on the sales floor.

Sales Associate. Hollister Co., Tulsa, OK. October 2004-July 2005
Greeted and assisted customers on the sales floor while completing various other tasks such as display maintenance, inventory, computer/POS scanning usage and apparel promotion.

Hostess/Trainer. Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., Kailua-Kona, HI. March 2003-June 2004
Hostess: Greeted guests while exuding high energy and a positive attitude in a fast paced environment.
Trainer: Training new employees through a comprehensive and structured training process.

Sales Associate. Toe Jem Toe Rings, Kailua-Kona, HI . August 2002-March 2003
Assisted customers to fit sterling silver and 14k diamond toe rings. Sales, merchandising, and inventory.

Specialized Skills:
Competent in: Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator, Draping, Flat Pattern, Apparel Construction, Line Development, Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel.
Knowledgeable in: Gerber CAD

Achievements & Activities:
-Certified Student Researcher, Fall 2011
-Selected by a panel of judges to participate in the OSU Design, Housing and Merchandising Design Expo 2010.
- Member of Merchandising and Apparel Design Association at Oklahoma State University 2008-Present.
-Selected by Apparel Design faculty to attend the Oklahoma Creativity Forum 2011.
-Participant in the Art Deco Fashion Exhibit and runway show of Tulsa, Oklahoma, 2011.
-Participant in Miss Jackson’s Design Competition and runway show, 2011.
- Attendee of Dallas Career Day 2010.
-Member of Phi Upsilon Omicron Honor Society 2010-2012