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EDUCATION

 

Radford University

May 2017

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Fashion Design

Bachelor of Science, Studio Art, Concentration Jewelry and Metalworking

EXPERIENCE

 

Terry Costa Bridal Stylist/Consultant, Dallas, TX (November 2017 - September 2018)

- Consulting brides and working to increase sales while providing excellent customer service and providing styling advice. Also helped manage front desk responsibilities, including managing incoming phone calls, making sales calls and scheduling appointments, greeting customers, managing organization of bridal work space and updating manufacturing ship dates.

F3- Full Figured Fashionista Intern, Dallas Market Center Trade-show (October 2017-Present)

- Worked at the trade-show helping set up and take down booth, keep samples looking crisp and organized, helped sell to buyers through informed communication and modeling of clothes.

Tullipe (Luxury Womens Wear Store) Sales and Marketing Associate, Plano, TX (July 2017 - November 2017)

- Managed all sales/marketing associate duties including meeting sales goals, managing inventory, store organization and cleanliness, styling window displays, styling mannequins and in-store displays, managed and created all social media and marketing for store promotions, created and managed stores customer service and new customer outreach marketing.

Jewelry & Metalworking Radford University Lab Monitor (August 2014 - May 2017)

- Managed the jewelry lab and helped teach a studio class.


George Wu Couture Bridal Atelier, Internship (June 1st – August 15th, 2016)

- Worked on custom Bridal gowns and evening dresses, responsibilities included maintaining a clean salon, organizing fabric and notions, drafting new patterns and creating mock-ups.

Creative & Performing Arts Radford University Student Designer (August 2015)

- Designed laser cut patterns and did construction work for summer dance inspired by Indian Gond Mythology.

SKILLS

 

Fashion Design

- Trend Research/Forecasting, Presentation Boards, Fashion Illustration, Pattern Drafting, Draping, Sewing Fabrication, Embroidery, Flats, Tech Packs

Jewelry Design

- Jewelry Illustration, Hand and Machine Sawing, Casting

Sales/Merchandising

- Customer Service, Sales Calling, Client List Building/Follow Up, Fashion Styling, Store Layout Design, Media for Marketing, Window Display Styling, Social Media Promotions Design

Computer Skills

- Microsoft Office, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Laser Cutting for Fabric, Cnc Metal Cutting

CHARACTERISTICS

 

Organized and Detail Oriented

Strong Communications Skills and Interpersonal Skills

Energetic and Positive Thinker

Ability to Multi-Task and Problem Solver

Team Player but also Self Driven

Ability to establish good relationships with key parties and department staff.

Quick to Learn at Adapting in Fast Environments

Respectful and Empathetic to People's Working Environments

AWARDS

 

Outstanding Graduating Senior from the Department of Design Radford University, 2017


1st place for Conceptual Charrette Design Radford Design Exhibition Show, 2017


1st place for Special Occasion Spring 2017 Radford Fashion Show, 2017


2nd place for Semi-Formal Spring 2017 Radford Fashion Show, 2017


2nd place for Senior Collection Spring 2017 Radford Fashion Show, 2017


2nd place for Designer of the Year Spring 2017 Radford Fashion Show, 2017


1st place for Active Wear/ Resort Spring 2016 Radford Fashion Show, 2016


1st and 2nd for Career Wear Spring 2016 Radford Fashion Show, 2016

VOLUNTEER & LEADERSHIP

 

Radford University Volleyball Team, Team Captain 2015-2016


Student Athlete (2 Time Big South Champion/NCAA Tournament Participant), 2013-2016


RU Creative & Visual Performing Arts Council member, 2014-2015


University of New Mexico Volleyball Team, Student Athlete, 2011-2013


Special Olympics Volunteer at both Radford University & UNM

REFERENCES

 

Racheal Adams, Terry Costa Bridal Manager

rachealadams@terrycosta.com

Shuchi Sharma and Anjula Sharma, Full Figured Fashionista (F3) CEO/Designers

info@shopf3.com

George Wu, George Wu Couture Bridal Atelier CEO/Designer

info@georgewu.com.au

Dr. John Jacob, Fashion Design Professor, Jbjacob@radford.edu


Dr. Alison Pack, Jewelry and Metalworking Professor, Apack2@radford.edu

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