Carolyn Martin

***** ******** ***, *** *******, CA 90066

513-***-****

aco87h@r.postjobfree.com

http://issuu.com/carolynmartindesign/docs/portfolio

Fashion Designer and Trend Specialist with strong background in researching

the hottest apparel and accessory trends focusing on color, silhouette,

fabric and print & pattern; delivering fashion forward concepts that

maintain brand identity.

EDUCATION

Columbus College of Art & Design Class of 2011

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design

The Ohio State University 2005 - 2006

Bachelor of Science in Textiles & Clothing

RECOGNITIONS & CLUBS

• Top Senior for Fashion Class 2011

• Designer in CMH Columbus Fashion Week, 2011

• Featured Designer in Capital Style and 614 magazines

• Fashion Guild at Ohio State University

SKILLS

CS6 (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), WebPDM, NedGraphics, MS Office 2010

Technical flats both hand and computer, fashion illustration, pattern

drafting, draping, sewing

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Excels in pioneering new projects with little direction from supervisor

• Performs well under pressure and capable of making quick informed

decisions

• Exceptional communication skills and experienced in presenting to C-level

management

• Great interpersonal skills and highly values strong

relationships with cross functional partners

DESIGN EXPERIENCE

Tween Brands Brothers Senior Trend Specialist

December 2013 to February 2015

*•*Researched fashion trends and created innovative concepts that were

cohesive with seasonal direction and maintained brand identity

*• *Confidently presented concept stories to the CEO, senior management and

Brothers team inspiring design and color direction every quarter

*• *Followed design process from conception to completion of the line to

ensure integrity of original concept and to adopt emerging trends into the

line

*• *Strong eye for color, developing new fashion colors and palettes that

seamlessly flowed between seasons

• Led quarterly focus groups with target customers to understand the tween

boy’s lifestyle and interests, enabling the brand to implement ideas into

products and maintain relevance to customer

Dress Barn Trend Specialist

June 2011 to December 2013

• Assisted design director in building a cohesive product line by

initiating a new merchandising process focused on unified trend concepts

• Created innovative trend concepts based upon seasonal direction as a

guide for all merchandising departments

• Collaborated with merchants to ensure trend concepts were carried through

to the final line completion

• Traveled NYC, Chicago and LA to shop competitors, visit market vendors,

and attend print shows to maintain knowledge of the ever-changing market

• Exceptional organizational and multi-tasking skills performing duties of

both designer and trend specialist

INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE

Dress Barn Denim & Woven Btms Design / CAD Intern

May 2010 to May 2011

• Assisted design director in the start up of building a design process to

leverage production resources and save on costs

• Re-branded three denim labels offering low, mid and high end denim lines

to meet the varied needs of their customers

Tween Brands Technical Design Intern

May to August 2008

• Developed construction details templates unique to each seasonal key item

to increase

efficiency and speed up tech. pack development

• Created and managed tech. packages for three dress styles from initial

design hand-off to final fit

approval

MILITARY EXPERIENCE

Ohio Army National Guard Human Resources Sergeant

November 2003 - June 2011

Operation Iraqi Freedom, 2009

Hurricane Katrina Relief, September 2006

Awards

• Meritorious Service Medal

• Ohio Commendation Medal

• Army Commendation Medal (3)

• Army Achievement Medal (3)

• Soldier of the Year, 2005

• Physical Fitness Award, 2004

Carolyn Martin

Fashion Designer & Trend Specialist

aco87h@r.postjobfree.com

513-***-****

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