Resumé

CAREER OBJECTIVE
• Extremely creative and forward thinking fashion design professional with extensive experience in developing designs by hand and computer. Actively pursuing a position as a womenswear fashion designer and fashion illustrator in an operational environment that will effectively utilize acquired artistic skills and abilities while demonstrating over five years of design experience my creative field.

EDUCATION
Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)  2012
• Master of Fine Arts in Fashion

Mississippi State University  2007
• Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drawing

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Freelance Fashion Designer and Fashion Illustrator in Atlanta, GA  8/2010 – Present
• Create, design, and repair clothing in addition to creating original illustrations
and flats

Merchandise Associate at TJ Maxx in Atlanta, GA  8/2010 – 2/2012
• Processed clothing and accessories within facility as well as handled cash and credit transactions

Dresser for AmericasMart in Atlanta, GA  1/2010
• Moderated model’s attire and appearance for specific event

Mobile Tailor for Blank Label in Atlanta, GA  2/2009 – 4/2009
• Managed fittings for client and constructed detail and color of garment

Fashion Design Intern for Indie Peace, LLC in Atlanta, GA  4/2008 – 7/2008
• Assisted in product distribution as well as administered garment and fabric samples
and fittings

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Teacher Assistant at Savannah College of Art and Design, Atlanta, GA  6/2011 –9/2011
• Assisted, taught, and provided feedback to college students within classroom facility

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• Performance Knits Draping Patternmaking
• Knits Flat sketching Sewing
• Wovens Presentation Boards Garment Construction
• Denim Product Development Active/Swim
• Tops/Bottoms Illustration/Artwork Casual

COMPUTER PROGRAMS
• Microsoft Office Lectra Modaris
• Adobe Photoshop Diamino Fashion
• Adobe Illustrator

EXHIBITION
• Fashion Democracy; Fashionistas Rule: Plitzs New York Fashion Week 2/10/2012
• Queens of the International Runway: AIDS Atlanta Benefit Fashion Show 9/17/2011
• Suite 249A: SCAD Atlanta’s Graduate Fashion Thesis Runway Show 5/26/2011

COMMUNITY/ACTIVITY
Member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.

Projects by Ashley Love

Electric
9 Files

Shock
5 Files

Joy
6 Files

Gynandros
7 Files

Marc Jacobs Rendition
6 Files

Red Luxe Childrenswear Collection
5 Files

Trend Book
6 Files

American Apparel Advertising Project
9 Files

Girly Pretty
5 Files

B-Tuxed Lingerie
6 Files

Velocipede
16 Files

Shaadi
6 Files

Pretty Putter
6 Files

China Machado
1 File