Fashion Designer

Crystal Cruz
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EDUCATION


Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design May 2019
Cazenovia College, Cazenovia, NY

FASHION DESIGN EXPERIENCE

Designer, Cazenovia College Fashion Show 2018, 2019
Landmark Theater, Syracuse, NY
• Garments selected by a jury of industry professionals and faculty
• Senior collection showcased, featuring styles and patterns representing introversion and extraversion
• Designed, created and printed fabrics utilizing AutoCAD

Intern, Roma Industries June 2018 – August 2018
New York, NY
• Collaborated with design assistant when creating specs for products illustrator
• Researched trends for future designs that aligned with the company’s style, presented to the head designer
• Captured photos to showcase products on Etsy

SKILLS

Design:

• Janome and Juki Sewing Machine
• Flat Pattern Making
• Draping
• Digital Illustration
• Fashion Drawing
• Product Development
• Tech Packs
• Textiles


Software:

• AutoCAD
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator
• Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint


Languages:
• Bilingual English/Spanish

ADDITIONAL FASHION EXPERIENCE

Sales Associate, Tilly’s May 2017 – Present
Tilly’s, Garden City, NY
• Listen to customer needs and make individualized styling recommendations
• Organize and restocked the floor with new merchandise
• Process monetary transactions with efficiency

Sales Associate, Charlotte Russe June 2016 – August 2016
Garden City, NY
• Enhanced customers’ shopping experiences by answering questions with care
• Greeted customers in a welcoming manner

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE & COLLEGE INVOLVEMENT


Women’s Lacrosse Team, Cazenovia College, Cazenovia, NY Fall 2017 – Present
Model, Cazenovia College Fashion Show, Syracuse, NY April 2017
Usher, Cazenovia College Fashion Show, Syracuse, NY April 2016
REACH Counselor, Hofstra Summer Camps, Hempstead, NY May - June 2014; 2015
• Helped children with special needs to enjoy and engage in activities