profile summary: design and construction
OBJECTIVE: Expand Fashion Design and Technical Production background in the design industry; develop design and construction knowledge of outdoor apparel, leather accessories and footwear. Explore career path in user experience, marketing, technical fabrications, engineering and product design & development.
EXPERIENCE: 10+ years comprehensive Technical Design and Production experience in Apparel, Fashion, Costume, Scenic and Lighting Design. BFA degree in Fashion Design. MFA degree in Technical Production and Design.
SKILLS: Flat pattern design & construction, garment draping, fitting, technical pack assembly, textile, trim, dyeing & distressing knowledge. Illustration, life drawing, sketching & technical drafting by hand and computer (Adobe Creative Suite 6). MS Office proficiency. Introductory certification in business and marketing. Proactive learner, strong organizational and research skills, detail oriented multi-tasker.
professional qualifications: comprehensive design and production
TECHNICAL DESIGN & PRODUCTION- Versatile designer in Fashion, Scenic and Lighting Design fields; concept design & development, technical design & construction, and, delivering product for deadlines. Source/shop materials, project costs/manage budget, produce/track design revisions, and, organize/maintain documents.
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ADVANCED RESEARCH SKILLS- Avid researcher and self-starter; demographic and trend research, product design and development, competitor marketing and product analysis, and, visual and verbal presentation skills. Extensive Historical Clothing, Architecture and Western Art History research experience.
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EXPERIENCED TEAM COLLABORATOR- Cross functional design teams; multitasking and organization, work load assessment and planning, delegate, manage and mentor technical team production, visual aesthetic analysis and quality review, innovative problem solver, proactively execute revisions, and, deliver to deadline.
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT- Graphic Design Digital Certification (New Horizons 2013), Marketing, Product Design & Development studies (AAU), and, Business, Advertising & Marketing Certificate (Women’s Initiative).
work history: corporate and freelance atmospheres
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Designer/Illustrator/Seamstress @ Tina Yeaton: Apparel Design, Costume Design, Graphic Art & Design 2011-current. Custom clothing & alterations, illustration, graphic and logo design. *supplemental production listing available
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Senior Fit Specialist @ Indochino: Travelling Tailor Menswear 2013. Conduct Fittings, data entry, mentor Fit Specialists, customer service, styling, sales, merchandising and assist with Retail Store Operations.
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Assistant Graphics/Marketing @ Amoskeag Architectural Group: Residential/Business Architecture 2011-2013. Graphic Design, website design and publications, market research, proposal planning, document development.
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Designer/Illustrator @ Freelance: Costume, Lighting & Scenic Design 2006-2011. Concept Design, Illustration, Technical Design & Construction for Theatre and Film of garments, lights and scenic elements. *supplemental production listing available
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Technical Designer/Assistant Designer @ North Coast Industries: Sportswear 2004-2005. Illustrate garment construction, oversee garment design proto thru sales sample stage, manage digital library, fabric and trim libraries.
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Design Assistant @ Jessica McClintock: Bridal/Special Occasion 2002. Assist designer with design process: organize and manage design catalogs, pattern and sample library, and, prepare photo shoots.
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Product Design/Industrial Technician @ Yoga Tree: Athletic Bags 2001-2002. Concept Design and Development of Athletic bags, sewing and assembly, costing, source manufacturer.
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Industrial Technician @ Baileyworks: Outdoor/Performance Accessories & Bags 1998-2000. Sewing and assembly of backpacks, duffels, courier bags and laptop bags.
education: creative and technical design degrees
education: creative and technical design degrees
MASTER OF FINE ARTS: THEATRE ARTS TECHNICAL PRODUCTION & DESIGN- Costume, Scenic and Lighting Design. San Francisco State University, CA 2009
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BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS: FASHION DESIGN. The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, IL 1998
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2D & 3D FINE ART STUDIES: Hartford Art School, University of Hartford, West Hartford, CT 1993-1995
MASTER OF FINE ARTS: THEATRE ARTS TECHNICAL PRODUCTION & DESIGN- Costume, Scenic and Lighting Design. San Francisco State University, CA 2009
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BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS: FASHION DESIGN. The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, IL 1998
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2D & 3D FINE ART STUDIES: Hartford Art School, University of Hartford, West Hartford, CT 1993-1995
volunteer: conservation and horticulture
THE PORTSMOUTH NH GARDEN CLUB: Board Member, Conservation & Horticulture Chair (8/2017- current), Website Design & Technical Information Manager (8/2016-current), Member (8/2015-current)