CONTACT
Email - 12meganshort@gmail.com
Phone - 817. 223. 3628
LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/megan-short-fashion-designer-profile
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
Shuchi Sharma and Anjula Sharma, Full Figured Fashionista (F3) CEO/Designers
George Wu, George Wu Couture Bridal Atelier CEO/Designer
Dr. John Jacob, Fashion Design Professor, Jbjacob@radford.edu
Dr. Alison Pack, Jewelry and Metalworking Professor, Apack2@radford.edu