SKILLS
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Visual research, trend forcasting and market reports
Technical drawings, spec sheets, and product presentation boards
Rendering and fashion illustration
Pattern drafting and draping
Fabric and trip sourcing
Experienced in specialized womenswear: maternity: lingerie and Knit design
Software: Photoshop CS, Illustratior CS, Microsoft Excel



WORK EXPERIENCE
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2007
Hans Meyer Design Studio
San Francisco, CA
Footwear Design Consultant

2006-07
StyleHive :: Online Style Community
San Francisco, CA
Online Style Consultant, designer interviews, assist style editorials
www.stylehive.com

2006-07
gr.dano
Sausalito, CA
Intern, F/W 2006, S/S 2006 : Design Asistant and Model, F/W 2007
www.grdano.com

2006-07
Assisted Sewing Senior Collections
for AAU Fashion Show


2006
Niquie
Los Angeles, CA
Design Assistant and Model
www.niquie.com

2006
Sandoval
Brooklyn, NY
Design Assistant, F/W 2007 Collection
Overseeing small-run production
Pattern drafting, sample making, showroom ready garment
Fit Model
www.sandovalcollection.blogspot.com

2005-06
Runway Model
Nikita - San Francisco, CA: www.nikitacloting.com
Lombardi Sports - San Francisco, CA : www.lombardisports.com
Wardrobe - Raleigh, NC

2003-05
Abercrombie and Fitch
Crabtree Valley Mall: Raleigh, NC
SF Shopping Center: San Francisco, CA
Brand Representative

2001-02
Plush
Upscale Show Boutique : Raleigh, NC
Shoe sales, inventory, stocking, customer service



EDUCATION
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Academy fo Art University - San Francisco, CA
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Fashion Design
Graduation, May 2007

Pratt Design School - Brooklyn, NY
Pre-College Program



AWARDS
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Selected for Academy of Art Spring Show
3 years: 2003-2006

Designer's Apprentice news article
News and Observer, Raleigh, NC
2005