Coroflot

Resume

Nichole Redinger
Email: nlredinger@hotmail.com Online Portfolio: www.coroflot.com/nlredinger

Designer with a passion for trends, color, and details. A diverse background of corporate and studio apparel designing has made me adept at taking designs from concept to finished product and easily adaptable to ever-changing environments. Skilled in many aspects of the business, including:

-Adobe Illustrator
-Microsoft Word/Excel
-Adobe Photoshop
-WebPDM
-Flat pattern drafting
-Draping
-Advanced Seamstress
-Hand Knitting
-Embroidery/Beadwork
-Fashion Illustration

Lily Glass Photography
Stylist- 2011-Present
-Style and plan photo shoots for wedding industry

Amy Butler Designs
Freelance Designer/Stylist- 2009-Present
Trunk Show Coordinator-2009-2010
-Schedule trunk shows for stores carrying our products
-Pack, ship and maintain trunk shows
Freelance Designer- 2003-Present
-Design patterns and projects for sewing pattern kits and craft projects, as well as construct samples for photo shoots and pattern testing.

Tween Brands/ Limited Too
Assistant Designer- Graphic Tees/Brand Activewear-2008
-Assisted in the design of bodies and graphic concepts for branded activewear.
-Primary designer of graphic tees, designing bodies and forecasting trends to graphic design team, contributing to the expansion of the department for 3 seasons.
-Involved in a team responsible for conceptualizing a company-wide strategy for branding, giving the brand a cohesive vision.
Assistant Designer-Active Bottoms-2007
-Assisted in the design of bodies and graphic concepts for active knit bottoms, and was the primary designer of test styles of the Summer 2007 season.
WebPDM Operator- 2005-2006
-Supported all design departments by assembling design packages in WebPDM, producing flat sketches in Illustrator and preparing trend boards for presentations.

Costume Specialists
Body Designer- 2004-2005
-Conceptualized, designed, and constructed soft bodies for custom mascot costumes.

BellePointe, Inc.
Production Manager-Wovens/Private Labels- 2004
-Managed the production of the Catherine Stewart line and private label customers for wholesale company by maintaining vendor communication, completing purchase orders, and tracking production schedules.

Bridal Design Studio
Assistant Designer/Seamstress- 2000-2003
-Assisted owner in the construction and design of custom bridal gowns.

Education
Columbus College of Art and Design, Columbus, OH
B.F.A. in Fashion Design- 2002