Resumé

EDUCATION
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Minnesota
-Bachelor of Science in Clothing Design, minor in
Retail Merchandising
-Bachelor of Arts in American Studies with focus on Consumer
Culture

Relevant Coursework
-Studio I-VI: Projects focused on tailoring, collaborative
design projects, fashion illustration, and design development
through advanced pattern making and construction
-Collaborated with Nike and 3M to improve exisiting
product categories; researched and developed products to
improve visibility, thermal, and protective capabilities
-Composed original trend and inspiration boards,
sketches, and technical flats by hand as well as in
Photoshop and Illustrator
-Fashion Trends and Visual Analysis: Researched ready-to-
wear fashion trends and forecasted spring 2010 trends
in shape, silhouette, and color; produced photoshoot
featuring forecasted trends
-Surface Design Workshop: Designed five yards of fabric
using shibori emersion dying, batik resist techniques,
screenprinting, and handpainting; created lightweight cotton
dress inspired by view from the Eiffel Tower

Kent State University, Paris and New York City Study Abroad Program May 2010- June 2010
-Collaborated with design professionals in the areas of
couture and ready-to-wear apparel, textile, and jewelry
design and manufacturing in Paris, France and New York, New
York
-Researched upcoming trends with Trend Union in Paris and
Doneger in New York City
-Engaged with professional couturiers to acquire knowledge
and gain skill in exclusive Haute Couture techiniques

DESIGN EXPERIENCE
-Design Intern, Foat Design. Minneapolis, Minnesota December
2010-May 2011
-Assisted designer Kaja Foat in womenswear re-design
using recycled materials
-Projects focused on creativity, problem solving,
material sourcing, draping, flat pattern drafting,
grading, and construction skills for the Foat Couture line
-Organized stock and company invoices, tracked mail and
outgoing packages

-Design Intern, Christian Joy. Brooklyn, New York August 2010
-Assisted Brooklyn based designer Christian Joy with
researching design inspirations, trend boards, draping,
flat pattern drafting, and the construction of sample
garments

INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
-Stylist, Ann Taylor. Edina, Minnesota Novermber 2009-June
2010
-Documented and processed store inventory deliveries;
organized and arranged merchandise
-Inspected condition of merchandise upon arrival, tracked
item damages
-Assisted visual team at creating and maintaining
organized merchandise displays
-Aided in inventory of merchandise

DESIGN EXHIBITIONS
-The Secret Garden Fashion Show, Minneapolis, Minnesota May 2011
-Presented a seven piece collection during Minnesota Fashion Week in
partner with Secrets Fashion Agency
-Distortion: University of Minnesota Senior Fashion Show, Minneapolis,
Minnesota February 2011
-Designed and constructed five piece collection, “blood, glitter, and
gin”, using Haute Couture techniques
-Maintained professional relationships with local salons to procure
and organize 60 hair and make-up stylists for 100 models
-Minnesota State Fair, Saint Paul, Minnesota August 2009
-Presented the art-wear piece “Voyage en Premiere a Paris” as one of
15 undergraduates accepted out of 40 applicants
-Created and constructed garment using hand dyed shibori
techniques, batik resist techniques, and handpainted design motifs

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
-Adobe Illustrator: Designed and developed technical flats
and illustrations
-Adobe Photoshop: Developed illustrations and trend boards
using photo editing skills
-Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and Powerpoint

REFERENCES AND PORTFOLIO AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

Projects by Autumn Mary Kirchman