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About
I graduated this past May from Parsons School of Design in New York with a Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design and a focus in footwear design. My senior thesis was a women’s heeled shoe design concept that focused on the creation of customizable regenerative footwear designs through the use of 3D printing technologies. This project together with my senior portfolio earned me the distinction of CFDA + 2016 Design Graduate, which is awarded by the CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America) to 50 outstanding international design graduates.
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Education
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Bachelor of Fine Arts Fashion Design with a focus in FootwearParsons The New School for Design2013 - 2016GPA: 3.43/ 4.0 ://: Thesis focused in footwear, sustainable design practices and technology ://: CFDA + 2016 Design Graduate ://: One of 10 finalists for the 2016 Kenneth Cole Footwear + Accessory Innovation Award in partnership with the Council of Fashion Designers of America, April 2016 ://: Parsons Dean's BFA Scholarship 2013-2016 ://: Displayed work in two WGSN ‘Kingpins’ events (01/2015 and 07/2014)
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Associate of Arts Fashion DesignFIDM/ Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising2010 - 2011GPA: 3.83/ 4.0 ://: Awards: Recipient of the ‘Betty Baumgardner Award’ for ‘Best Use of Textiles’ from the California Fashion Foundation and the Textile Association of Los Angeles. May 2011, Winner of Cotton Inc. Demands of Denim Competition. October 2010, 2nd place of Cotton Inc. Surface Embellishments Competition. October 2010
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Bachelor of Arts Marketing with a focus in EntrepreneurshipMichigan State University2006 - 2009GPA: 3.46/ 4.0 ://: Co-founded the MSU Entrepreneurship Association while being a Sophomore and served as president, vice president and head of relations in the consecutive years. ://: University of Cambridge, MSU Business Study Abroad Program, July 2008, Cambridge, England ://: Awards: Zonta International Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship recipient (East Lansing area and District XV) 2008, Study Abroad Scholarship recipient from the International Business Center at the Eli Broad College of Business 2008, Presidential Study Abroad Scholarship recipient 2008, Global Spartan Scholarship recipient (awarded to a limited number of international students displaying academic achievement) 2006, Spartan Scholarship recipient 2006
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Experience
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Draping and Pattern Making InternNew York, NYJun 2015 - Sep 2015 (3 months)-Assisted pattern makers with draping, transfer of drapes into paper patterns, and with the copies of final patterns.
-Created first patterns for basic design styles, through both draping and flat pattern making.
-Manipulated patterns, adjusting them to match the alterations made to the garments on the model fittings. -
Draping and Pattern Making InternNew York, NYOct 2013 - Jul 2014 (9 months)-Assisted with cutting and sewing product samples and final designs.
-Supported the head of atelier and the production pattern maker to ensure that the show and production deadlines were met.
-Created pattern copies for show looks, samples, embroidery layouts and production patterns as directed. -
Design and Pattern Making InternNew York, NYSep 2012 - Dec 2012 (3 months)-Manipulated embroidery layouts, prepared and adjusted them to be sent out for production.
-Assisted bridal and couture pattern makers to create first patterns and production patterns.
-Developed experimental trims and embroideries for bridal collections.
-Performed design research for the Bridal and Couture collections and for Marchesa’s Lenox line. -
Sales Specialist & StylistBal Harbour, FLJan 2012 - Aug 2012 (7 months)-By August 2012, was the top sales associate in the Florida Area for DVF.
-Assisted store managers with inventory re-orders and store merchandising.
-Built and maintained relationships with local and international customers.
-Styled customers with the latest collection items, and helped them to achieve the optimal DVF look. -
Design InternLos Angeles, CAApr 2011 - Jun 2011 (2 months)-Collaborated with the evening dresses team to develop embroidery and beading layouts.
-Assisted knit designers with creative drapings for Fall ‘11, and handbag designers with design developments for Fall ’11. -
Design and Pattern Making InternLos Angeles, CASep 2010 - Mar 2011 (6 months)-Assisted head of atelier with draping and with the creation of first patterns for both evening and bridal.
-Communicated with fabrics and trims suppliers to ensure timely delivery of products to designer. (efficient with sourcing or materials) -
Design InternLos Angeles, CAApr 2010 - Aug 2010 (4 months)-Assisted with creative draping for new dress designs.
-Coordinated sample lines, and made sure that they were finished and tagged correctly for buyers and sales staff.
-Researched trends and inspirations for Spring ‘11 collection.
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Awards
2016-01-01 - 2016-09-01 - Council of Fashion Designers of America/ CFDA + Design Graduate
2016-01-01 - Top 50 international design graduates chosen by the CFDA and industry professionals Kenneth Cole and Council of Fashion Designers of America
2016-04-01 - Footwear + Accessory Innovation Award
2015-01-01 - Top 10 finalist WGSN/ Kingpins New York
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2011-06-01 - Designs chosen and displayed during event California Fashion Foundation and Textile Association of Los Angeles/ Betty Baumgardner Award
2010-10-01 - Recipient of award for 'best use of textiles' Cotton Inc./ Demands of Denim Competition and Surface Embellishments Competition
Winner for the Demands of Denim Competition and 2nd place for the Surface Embellishments Competition -
Skills
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@andreasaieh, member since 2016
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