Shelley Schmidt
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About
I am a creative and detail-oriented fashion design and merchandising professional with skills and experience in apparel product development, textile design, surface pattern design, color analysis, fashion design, and technical apparel design. My specialty is creating contemporary textile and surface pattern designs suitable for the apparel, fabric, children's, and gift industries. I am currently based in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Education
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Master of Business Administration - Formal Concentration: Entrepreneurship - Academic Focus: MarketingSaint Louis University2010 - 2011Accelerated 1-year MBA program coursework, 2-week study abroad experience in Hong Kong; Regional semi-finalist in the I2P (Idea 2 Product) business plan competition
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Bachelor of Arts - Dual degrees in Apparel Design & Apparel MerchandisingDominican University2006 - 2010Dominican University Fashion Club officer (fundraising committee member, 2009 – 2010; president, 2008 – 2009; public relations chair, 2007 – 2008), student designer with original garments exhibited in 4 Dominican University fashion shows, including a senior collection (a 3-piece eveningwear collection inspired by stained glass windows), co-founder/co-producer of the annual Mr. Dominican Pageant.
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Study Abroad - Paris, France - Couture Sewing TechniquesParis American Academy2008 - 20081 month study abroad program in Paris, France, taught by couture industry professionals - studies focused on fashion design collection development, knitwear design, couture sewing techniques, shibori dying, nuno felting, couture hatmaking, and accessory design. Participants were also backstage dressers at an Elie Saab couture fashion show.
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Experience
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Owner & DesignerStudio Schmidt DesignsAtlanta, GAJul 2017 - Present (8 years 11 months)
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Owner & DesignerStudio Schmidt DesignsOak Park, ILNov 2015 - Jun 2017 (1 year 7 months)
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Product Development Associate - Commercial Division1888 MillsOak Brook, ILApr 2015 - Oct 2015 (6 months)
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Apparel Technical Designer (Freelance)Spikes & SeamsNorthbrook, ILAug 2014 - Aug 2015 (1 year)
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Shipping ManagerMajamasOak Park, ILDec 2014 - Apr 2015 (4 months)
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Associate CAD Designer - Apparel Product Development TeamSoft SurroundingsSt. Louis, MOMay 2014 - May 2014
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Assistant CAD Designer - Apparel Product Development TeamSoft SurroundingsSt. Louis, MOApr 2012 - Apr 2014 (2 years)
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Assistant Buyer - Apparel Merchandising TeamSoft SurroundingsSt. Louis, MOMay 2011 - Apr 2012 (11 months)
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Technical Design Intern / Freelance Apparel Technical DesignerSoft SurroundingsSt. Louis, MOJan 2011 - May 2011 (4 months)
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Sales/Marketing/Inventory InternPartners for Just TradeSt. Louis, MOSep 2010 - Dec 2010 (3 months)
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Fashion Design & Merchandising InternKayOss Designs by Amy JohnsonSt. Louis, MOJul 2009 - Aug 2009 (1 month)
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Fashion Merchandising/Product Development InternMaria PintoChicago, ILMay 2009 - Jun 2009 (1 month)
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Awards
- Idea to Product Student Entrepreneurship Competition regional semi-finalist, “Nonpareil Couture” (March 2011)
- Awarded the “1st Place Garment Design” award - Oak Park Country Club Fashion Show (April 2008)
- Awarded the Dominican University Fashion Show “Eye Opener” student garment design award (April 2007) -
Affiliations
- Sigma Iota Epsilon management fraternity alumna (Epsilon Nu chapter)
- Kappa Gamma Pi (national college graduate honors society and service organization) member -
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@SchmidtShel, member since 2014
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