TAYLOR TANKSON
*** **** ****** *** *, Detroit, Michigan 48201
******@*****.***
QUALIFICATIONS
Ambitious young designer excited to learn and grow; passionate about design
and skill
Hard working and able to multi task; acquired BA being a full time student
and worker
Excellent computer skills, Microsoft Office; familiar with Mac and PC
2010 Vice President of Fashion Design and Merchandising Organization of
Wayne State University ; participated in various fashion shows, student
shows and presentations
Willing to relocate and travel
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Internship, Avante Grade Atelier
Assisted with sales, customer service, visual design, customer loyalty, and
organized purchase history. Shadow and support the owner/ designer in
fitting, tailoring, alterations and appliques.
Internship, Gina T Fashions/ Shades of Essence Modeling Company
Structured, styled and produced fashions shows and photo shoots. Produced
marketing techniques for the productions success, along side designer in
pattern making and construction.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Rainbow Rehabilitation, Farmington Hills, MI
July 2010 - Present
Rehabilitation Assistant
Pizza Papalis, Detroit, MI
November 2007 -
August 2010
Server
Johnny Rockets, Detroit, MI
March
2006 - July 2008
Lead Server
Einstein Brothers Bagels, Dearborn, MI
June 2004 - March 2006
Cashier
EDUCATION
Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
BA in Fashion Design with a concentration in Apparel Design
July 2011
Basic Construction utilizing sewing skills such as seam finishes, facings,
knits, and zippers
Tailoring techniques such as pad stitching, molding curves, grading, bound
button holes, welt pockets, and pattern matching. Created two wool coats
and slacks with adjustments for fit.
Flat Pattern and Draping garments half and full scale creating original
designs, an Eco-Friendly romper and dress with unique neck and design
lines.
Fashion Illustration practiced hand drawn croquis and flats as well as
working in Adobe PhotoShop, Illustrator and CAD to make mood, color, and
croquis boards as well as flats.
Conducted textile performance tests and created professional tech packs for
various garments.