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Vanessa Mensah

Los Angeles, CA

cell: 919-***-**** email: acf7vb@r.postjobfree.com

www.linkedin.com/in/vanessamens

SUMMARY Energetic, positive and creative Fashion Design graduate with

the following strengths:

. Computer proficient in Microsoft Office, Photoshop,

Illustrator, Gerber, PC, and MAC

. Knowledge of colors, fabrics, trims, and raw materials

. Draping, 1st pattern making, production pattern making,

marking, grading, and garment construction

. Ability to create accurate Technical Pack

. Ability to create concept boards and mood boards

. Ability to translate original concept into a flat sketch

. Social Media savvy

EDUCATION The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM) Los

Angeles, California

Associates of Art, Fashion Design (2014)

Courses include:

Collection Development Technical sketching

Pattern Making CAD I &II

EXPERIENCE

HauteLook (Freelance) July 2014-Present

Los Angeles, CA

Assistant Stylist

. Prepare clothing in time for them to be shot

. Dress and undress models in a time effective manner for the

shoot to run smoothly

. Re-tag and hang clothing so they may be returned in the

received condition

Downtown Value School April 2013-June

2014

Los Angeles, CA

Math/ELA Tutor

. Make sure students understand material taught up to Common

Core standards

. Work with students individually or in small groups

. Apply knowledge in math and reading to help students

overcome areas of struggle

NICO NICO Clothing March 2013-

December 2013

Los Angeles, CA

Intern

. Maintained inventory control; processed shipments

. Ensured the quality of products

. Kept work space neat and organized

. Created Spec sheets for garments

. Made and edited patterns

REFRENCES/PORTFOLIO Available upon request

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