Education
Kent State University Kent, OH ( August 2009
Bachelor of Professional Arts
Major: Fashion Design
Study Abroad Program Florence, Italy ( Aug. 2007 - Dec.
2007
Fashion related travel: Paris, London, Milan
Other overseas travel: Spain, Ireland, Switzerland, France
Significant Coursework:
. Garment Draping/Flat Pattern
. Industrial and Hand Sewing
. Fashion Illustration
. U4ia / CAD
. Trend Forecasting
. Marketing
. Consumer Behavior
. Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
Career Highlights
Appalachian Outfitters Peninsula, OH ( July 2010 -
Current
Merchandiser
. Maintains daily operations of multiple departments
. Responsible for the visual merchandising of new products
. Formulates new product marketing for softgoods throughout the store
. Creatively presents new product lines to the buying team and
analytically weighs the benefits of purchase
Abbott's Bridal and Formalwear Canton, OH ( Feb. 2010 - July 2010
Bridal Consultant
. Consult on alterations and design changes for gowns
. Design window displays on a weekly basis to increase customer traffic
. Utilizes customer service skills to increase customer satisfaction and
sales
Career Highlights
MINT Jodi Arnold New York, NY ( Oct. 2009 - Jan.
2010
Design Intern
. Managed line sheets and merchandise boards for multiple seasons
. Illustrated new designs, bead layouts and graphic prints using Adobe
Illustrator and Photoshop
. Contacted vendors and production companies to send and receive samples
One A New York, NY ( Oct. 2009 - Dec. 2009
Freelance Assistant Designer
. Designed full fashioned and cut and sew sweater styles for fall 2010
. Researched new style, color, and fabric trends for upcoming seasons
. Managed sample product organization from overseas factories
DriveTeam, Inc. Akron, OH ( Apr. 2006 - Oct. 2009
Project Manager
. Coordinated construction of the new facility including requesting
building permits, budgeting finances, and negotiating and managing
contracts
. Planned and organized events for clients, employees, and public
relations
. Marketed and sold packages to new and existing clients
Achievements
. National Finalist in CFDA Design Competition
. Merits of Recognition for the Radici Competition
Comprehensive Portfolio Available Upon Request
Professional References
Jodi Arnold
230 W. 39th Street
New York, NY 10018
Phone: 212-***-****
Email: *******@*************.***
Relationship: Former Employer
Noel Palomo-Lovinski
222 Rockwell Hall
Kent, Ohio 44242
Phone: 330-***-****
Email: **********@****.***
Relationship: Former Professor
Sheri Nelder
3478 Holly Lane
Copley, Ohio
Phone: 330-***-****
Email: ****@*********.***
Relationship: Former Co-Worker
Kendra Stout
4417 State Road
Peninsula, Ohio 44264
*******@****.***
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Kendra Stout
4417 State Road
Peninsula, Ohio 44264
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Peninsula, Ohio 44264
*******@****.***
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