About

Creative hard worker with an expertise in sweater/knitwear development and design utilizing technical knowledge of yarn characteristics and capabilities spanning various customer aesthetics and price points. Leverages outstanding verbal/written communication skills and in-depth product knowledge to effectively present concepts, designs and product. Adept at establishing priorities and executing multiple tasks simultaneously with stringent deadlines. Resourceful and self-motivated with a high work ethic, strong organizational skills and computer proficiencies. Core skills include:
• Technical knowledge of yarn, sweaters and knitwear construction: flat pattern, draping, knitting and sewing techniques
• Hand and digital sketching as well as original fashion illustrations
• Prints, embroideries and embellishments
• Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign, Style Manager, Animated Images, U4ia and Microsoft Office; Mac and PC

• Fashion/Apparel
• Illustration
• Design Management

Experience:

6 years

Education:

Kent State University

Awards:

Critics Choice Award for Senior Portfolio 2006 Fashion Show
· Semester Abroad: Florence, Italy, 2004
· Menswear Award, 2005
. Tau Sigma Honors Club, 2003-2006
. The Fashion Students Organization 2002-2006

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