Coroflot

Resume

ABIGAIL MEYERS CAPERTON
3234 Lincoln St NE Minneapolis, MN 55418 (612) 280-8223

EDUCATION
University of Minnesota Honors College
Minneapolis, MN
BA Studio Arts, 2003
Summa Cum Laude

WORK HISTORY

Target Corporation (February 2009-present)
Textile Designer

Freelance Designer/Owner Princess Warrior (February 2008-January 2009)

Develop and direct seasonal trend and product development for proprietary line and freelance clients

Target Corporation (September 2004-January 2008, promoted to designer January 2006)
Designer, women's accessories
-Design and development of seasonal accessories product
-Trend research and product concept presentation for accessories categories including handbags and cold weather knits
-Manage assistant designers and design interns

Anthropologie (2004)
Visual Associate
Implemented visual displays for Minneapolis Anthropologie Store

GuthrieTheater (2003-2004)
Design Intern
Assisted costume designers at world renown Guthrie Theater, developing my knowledge of clothing construction, draping techniques, fabrics, and small-scale production

Sonja Benson Inc. (2001)
Assitant Designer
-Assisted in design and manufacturing of high-end, limited edition handbags for small retail and wholesale business
-Launched proprietary clothing and accessories line Princess Warrior

SKILLS
Proficient in Adobe Programs (Photoshop, Illustrator, In-Design), Microsoft Office Suite, U4IA, Karat CAD
High Proficiency in Spanish language

REFERENCES/PORTFOLIO
-Available upon request-