INTRODUCTION

Committed and driven designer in a fast-paced creative environment. Consistently deliver strong results with a high degree of integrity, dedication, and artisanal practice. Certified Professional Haute Couture Embroiderer by Lesage, Paris.

INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

VICTORIA’S SECRET

New York, New York
SEPT 2018 – CURRENT
Assistant Designer: Very Sexy Team, Victoria’s Secret Lingerie

ANTHROPOLOGIE

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
JAN 2017 – MAY 2017
Soft Wovens Design Internship | Support project direction/focus. Accurately maintain TradeStone, sketch boards, line sheets, etc. Prepare presentation materials for seasonal benchmark meetings, maintain samples and design packs. Aid the team with spec sheets for all bodies, communicating fit & construction details with Tech Design. Knowledge of fabric, trims, treatments, and techniques. Illustrate tech sketches and design ideas with good proportion and detail.

ÉCOLE LESAGE

Paris, France
MAY 2016 – JUL 2016
Professional Certification in Haute Couture Embroidery | 300 hours training at this accredited establishment developing the skill of Luneville hook and needlework embroidery. École Lesage is founded by Maison Lesage of CHANEL’s Métiers d’art.

AMAZON/MYHABIT

Hebron, Kentucky
AUG 2015 – JAN 2016
Photo Studio Stylist Internship | Assist and style soft goods (apparel, handbags, shoes, accessories) for a fast-paced commercial photo studio. Contribute to continual style improvements/efficiencies in the style guide for brand-wide cohesion. Conduct creative shoots outside of daily set time.

ALICE + OLIVIA

New York, New York
JAN 2015 – APR 2015
Textile Print and Pattern Design Internship | Responsible for creating a print collection for each season. Aid in development through production. Manage print charts for brand-wide communication. Put prints into repeat to send to factories, communicate until delivery of sample yardage/strike-offs, and revise such for production. Strong eye for color.

ACADEMIC EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI | College of Design Architecture Art Planning

Cincinnati, OH
AUG 2013 – CURRENT
Bachelor of Science in Fashion Design, Class of 2018 / 3.8 GPA

GREENVILLE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Greenville, OH
AUG 2009 – MAY 2013
Class of 2013 / Advanced Placement and Honors / 4.65 GPA

SKILLS

Digital

Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Bridge, Microsoft Office, Kaledo Print, Autodesk SketchBook Pro, Wacom products, MAC OS

Technical

Couture Embroidery Art: Lunéville hook, needlework, construction, tailoring, patterning, draping, illustration, technical flat design, machine knitting

Qualifications

Passion and eye for design, strong organization skills, strong attention to detail, effective communication and articulation of point of view, networking, and teamwork

RECOGNITION

2018 GRADUATING COLLECTION AWARDS:
Directors’ Choice
David Meister Award for Excellence

UC Dean’s List

2013 – 2018 | Five-year consecutive recognition of academic excellence.

YMA Fashion Scholarship Fund Design Winner

2018 | Competition case study to propose solutions for improving brick and mortar retail performance through curated experiences and integrating digital technology.  Invitation to attend Annual Award Gala / Industry Conference in NYC.

Silver Thimble 

2017 | University of Cincinnati DAAP Fashion program recognition for excellence in technical craftsmanship.

Natalie Altieri Scholarship

2017 | University of Cincinnati DAAP fund established to assist a fashion design student with expenses associated with co-op placement outside of the Cincinnati metropolitan area.

Hyde Park Square Art Show Scholarship

2017 | Scholarship fund presented by the Cincinnati Hyde Park Square Art Show Committee to support students in an art-related field with the intent of pursuing their major professionally.

Mary Light Meyer Endowed Scholarship Fund

2017 | University of Cincinnati DAAP Scholarship awarded to a student of good character, enthusiasm, a desire to succeed, and consistently strong academic record.

Macy’s Scholarships Endowment in Memory of Rudolph V. Javosky

2016 | Macy’s, Inc., scholarship available to students enrolled in Digital, Fashion, Graphic Design, Architecture, and Interior Design.

Lesage Broderie d’Art Professional Certification

2016 | Certification of Completion and Excellence for three-month extensive Haute Couture embroidery training.

IKEA Creative Garment Competition 1st Place

2015 | Sponsored competition for most creative garment using IKEA home upholstery fabric, placed on display at IKEA Westchester, OH.

Ellen Garner Memorial Scholarship

2015 | University of Cincinnati DAAP School of Design scholarship to support a promising pre-junior student.

Senior Scribes Scholarship Fund

2015 | Darke County Scholarship provided to high-school graduates of the county pursuing a higher education in relation to public communication and exemplifying leadership/community service involvement.

Kelly Kolar & David Eyman Scholarship

2014 | University of Cincinnati DAAP School of Design Scholarship recipient for dedication to learning and exploration.

Fashion Design Coalition

2014 – 2016 |Collaborative environment for University of Cincinnati DAAP Students to exchange ideas and learn from one another, including a mentorship program matching underclassmen with upperclassmen.

St. Vincent de Paul RetroFittings

2014 – 2016 | St. Vincent de Paul Cincinnati and DAAP Fashion Program partnership which puts on a yearly charity benefit supporting the mission of emergency aid for neighbors in need.