Design Graphic

EDUCATION

Moore College of Art & Design, Philadelphia, PA

Bachelors Degree in Fashion Design with a Minor in Graphic Design

May, 2011 summa cum laude

SKILLS

Strength:

The ability to combine skills learned in both Fashion and Graphic Design

and use them for creative problem solving.

Graphic Design:

The ability to create and develop visual forms in response to communication

problems. The ability to develop ideas from sketches through working

comprehensives. Proficient in Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and

Microsoft Office.

Fashion Design:

The ability to develop concepts, lay out concept boards and execute

finished garments. Proficient in Patternmaking, Draping, Fashion

Illustration, and Flats.

WORK EXPERIENCE

2010-2011

Philadelphia Sketch Club, Philadelphia, PA

Freelance Graphic Designer, Design postcards for upcoming exhibitions.

2010

Original Penguin, New York, NY

Intern, Assisted both Fashion design and Graphic design departments. Worked

directly with knit's senior designer and woven's associate designer.

Converted sketches into flats in Illustrator, constructed stitch and woven

patterns into Illustrator, did stripe measurements, and put together

packages for sales meetings. Within a short time of arriving learned an

industry specific CAD program, U4ia, and updated cads in the system.

Shavon Bonney, Designer, New York, NY

Freelance, Brand identity for Shavon Jovi Lingerie. Sketched flats and

Illustrations of the designer's

lingerie designs.

S & I Creations, Philadelphia, PA

Freelance Graphic Designer, Photo touchups for website.

2008-2009

Moore College of Art & Design,

Philadelphia, PA

Resident Assistant, Liaison between college administration and student's

concerns. Resource to dorm residents.

HONORS AND AWARDS

2011

Moore College of Art & Design

2nd place, Critics award for Eveningwear

1st place COLabORate:

Color & Design Collaboration Conference

Philadelphia Museum of Art

Project Capucci Award winner

Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts

Eveningwear design showcased in

Ralph Rucci Fashion Show

Moore College of Art & Design

2010

Honorable Mention, Menswear

2009

Sophomore Graphic Design Award for Growth

and Effort

Critics Award, Childrenswear 1st place

Best of Fur, Jump Start Fashion Show

Dean's Scholarship

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