Amanda Whipp Resume
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San Dimas, CA
Work Experience
Komarov, Los Angeles, CA: Mar. 2018 to Sept. 2019
Position: Head Designer
Job Description: In charge of design and development for the better dress and sportswear line, Komarov. Heavy emphasis on pleating techniques. Experience designing a wide range of dresses, Sportswear and Outerwear for the missy market including special sizes. Worked with accounts such as Nordstrom, Dillard�s and Von Maur.
Kellwood Company, Los Angeles, CA: Aug. 2014 to Feb. 2017
Position: Designer
Job Description: Primary designer for multiple private label dress lines. Focus on designing a wide range of dresses in both day and social, including special sizes and Bridal. Special emphasis on developing original prints, trims and fabrications. Worked with accounts such as Nordstrom, Macy�s and JCPenney.
Woodleigh Clothing, Los Angeles, CA: Oct. 2013 to Apr. 2014
Position: Designer
Job Description: In charge of design and development for the contemporary women�s dress and sportswear line, Woodleigh. Special emphasis on knit fabrications and garment dye. Worked with accounts such as Nordstrom, Urban Outfitters and R------------
BCBG Max Azria Group, Los Angeles, CA: Oct. 2009 to Jun. 2013 Position: Designer
Job Description: Design and development for the dress lines Max and Cleo and Manoukian. Experience designing all categories of dresses including sweaters, rompers and jumpsuits. Specialized in designing cocktail and evening gowns as well as development of special embellishments and trims.
One Grey Day, Los Angeles, CA: Mar. 2009 to Oct. 2009
Position: Associate Designer
Job Description: Design and development for contemporary women�s sportswear line. Primary focus and cut and sew knits as well as original graphic design and print development.
Education
Otis College of Art and Design, Los Angeles, CA: Aug. 03 to May 08
Major: Fashion Design
Degree: BFA with honors
Skills
?Photoshop ?Production approvals
?Illustrator ?Fabric and trim sourcing
?Web PDM ?Line sheet development
?AIMS 360 ?Original print and trim development
?Joor ?Time and action calendars
?Excel ?Product information packets
?Word ?Communicating with vendors and factories
?Hand sketching & fashion illustration ?Draping
?Tech packs ?Pattern drafting
?Costing ?Sewing
Scholarships and Awards
?Honors at graduation 08 ?Otis Institutional Grant 05 / 06 /07
?Young Men�s Association Scholarship 07 ?Imagnin Scholarship 06
?Abercrombie & Fitch Named Scholarship 07 ?Guess Inc. / Marciano Named Scholarship 06
?Pell Grant 05 / 06/ 07
Email: WhippD------------ ------------
Website: ------------/amanda-whipp/
San Dimas, CA
Work Experience
Komarov, Los Angeles, CA: Mar. 2018 to Sept. 2019
Position: Head Designer
Job Description: In charge of design and development for the better dress and sportswear line, Komarov. Heavy emphasis on pleating techniques. Experience designing a wide range of dresses, Sportswear and Outerwear for the missy market including special sizes. Worked with accounts such as Nordstrom, Dillard�s and Von Maur.
Kellwood Company, Los Angeles, CA: Aug. 2014 to Feb. 2017
Position: Designer
Job Description: Primary designer for multiple private label dress lines. Focus on designing a wide range of dresses in both day and social, including special sizes and Bridal. Special emphasis on developing original prints, trims and fabrications. Worked with accounts such as Nordstrom, Macy�s and JCPenney.
Woodleigh Clothing, Los Angeles, CA: Oct. 2013 to Apr. 2014
Position: Designer
Job Description: In charge of design and development for the contemporary women�s dress and sportswear line, Woodleigh. Special emphasis on knit fabrications and garment dye. Worked with accounts such as Nordstrom, Urban Outfitters and R------------
BCBG Max Azria Group, Los Angeles, CA: Oct. 2009 to Jun. 2013 Position: Designer
Job Description: Design and development for the dress lines Max and Cleo and Manoukian. Experience designing all categories of dresses including sweaters, rompers and jumpsuits. Specialized in designing cocktail and evening gowns as well as development of special embellishments and trims.
One Grey Day, Los Angeles, CA: Mar. 2009 to Oct. 2009
Position: Associate Designer
Job Description: Design and development for contemporary women�s sportswear line. Primary focus and cut and sew knits as well as original graphic design and print development.
Education
Otis College of Art and Design, Los Angeles, CA: Aug. 03 to May 08
Major: Fashion Design
Degree: BFA with honors
Skills
?Photoshop ?Production approvals
?Illustrator ?Fabric and trim sourcing
?Web PDM ?Line sheet development
?AIMS 360 ?Original print and trim development
?Joor ?Time and action calendars
?Excel ?Product information packets
?Word ?Communicating with vendors and factories
?Hand sketching & fashion illustration ?Draping
?Tech packs ?Pattern drafting
?Costing ?Sewing
Scholarships and Awards
?Honors at graduation 08 ?Otis Institutional Grant 05 / 06 /07
?Young Men�s Association Scholarship 07 ?Imagnin Scholarship 06
?Abercrombie & Fitch Named Scholarship 07 ?Guess Inc. / Marciano Named Scholarship 06
?Pell Grant 05 / 06/ 07