Kanae Sawaguchi
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Kanae Sawaguchi

Kanae Sawaguchi 19 Monroe St |New York, NY | 10------------| Kanae.S------------

PROFILE
Goal-oriented student who is a fast-learner and easily adaptable to different cultures. Organized individual with an ability to pull inspiration from current trends and apply towards work environment. Seeking an internship to gain knowledge in fashion media.

EDUCATION
LIM College New York, NY | May 2021
Bachelor of Science in Fashion Media
GPA: 3.83
State University of New York Nassau Community College Garden City, NY | June 2018
Completed 46 credits towards associates in liberal arts
GPA: 3.94

INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
Office Magazine New York, NY | March 2019 - March 2020
Fashion Intern
• Picked up and dropped off the garments for the stylist to support time efficiency.
• Prepared for the photoshoot by providing detailed garment support and ensuring organization of studio.
• Assisted organizing the events held at Office Magazine Newsstand to provide pleasant experiences.
• Provided customer services and handled the merchandise and register at Office Magazine Newsstand.

Japan Fashion Color Association (Fashion Color NYFW Trend Book) New York, NY | February 2019 – March 2020
Editor Assistant
• Managed editor’s schedule and attended shows when necessary in documenting the collection.
• Requested press kits to PR at the shows and via email.
• Obtained runway images from press and organized them in drobox to increase efficiency.
• Supported the process of selecting runway images by making sure of resolution and details of the images.
• Assisted editors in proofreading to sustain fast-paced editorial work.

SNIDEL USA New York, NY | January 2019 – February 2020
Social Media / PR Assistant
• Managed Instagram daily by editing and posting contents to boost online consumer traffic.
• Designed newsletters by using photoshop and illustrator to attract and update existing customers.
• Developed and maintained relationships with mega and rising influencers to create a concise brand image.
• Offered creative direction and edited images for online content to keep audiences informed and entertained.

Fashion Show by Cesar Galindo (NYFW) New York, NY | September 2018
Designer Assistant
• Steamed garments and organized shoes by sizes of each model to sustain organization.
• Assisted dressing the models for runway and ensured clothing was in pristine condition.
• Maintained organization of garments and models during fast-paced operations.

RELATED SKILLS & EXPERIENCES
Languages: Native in Japanese, Beginner in Spanish and Korean
Computer: Proficient in Adobe (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and Lightroom) and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
Achievements: Summer Certificate Program for Fashion Styling Class at Fashion Institute of Technology, NY (July 2017)