Quality Assurance Design

Mary Jane Murphy-Bowne

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Mullica Hill, NJ 08062

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Education

Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York

Bachelor of Science degree, May 2010 in Textile Development and Marketing,

GPA 3.97/4.0 Summa Cum Laude

. Independent Study Project: Development of two sweaters from concept

through construction.

. Nominated Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and Departmental Award of

Honor.

. Technical Design/Fit Director on the Product Development Team for the

Senior Denim Project.

. Participated in Color Marketing Group Student Day, April 2010.

Completed Farnswoth-Munsell 100 Hue Test.

. Received Clinton Global Initiative Sustainability Award, May 2010.

. AATCC Member

Burlington County College

Associate Applied Science degree, May 2007 in Fashion Design, GPA 3.98/4.0

. Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

. Outstanding Academic Achievement Award 2006-2007

. Critic's and People's Choice Award for Romantic Poets Collection,

April 2006

. Critic's Choice Award for Options Collection, April 2007

. Original Garment Design displayed at the International Textile and

Apparel Association (ITAA) Design Exhibition, November 2006 and 2007

. Assistant Student Producer for Student Fashion Show 2007

The Pennsylvania State University

Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Nutrition

Experience

Polo Ralph Lauren, New York, NY June 2009 - August 2009

Design Intern

. Organized sweater library for men's full fashion seasonal concept and

vintage knits.

. Assisted with pattern preparation.

. Organized line development records according to department standards.

. Observed fittings and line planning meetings.

. Participated in yarn sales presentations.

. Gathered yarn needed by the sample maker.

. Delivered samples to other departments as needed.

. Developed filing system for fashion illustrations used for

inspiration.

. Observed line development rigging for Summer 2010 season.

Walish Gooshe, Philadelphia, PA November 2007 - May 2008

Sample Maker/Fashion Design Intern for women's ready-to-wear company

. Altered and graded patterns to meet customized requirements.

. Assisted pattern maker.

. Constructed samples, special orders, and runway garments.

. Processed store orders.

. Measured models and customers to ensure fit.

. Set up studio displays.

. Assisted as dresser for fashion show.

. Hired as a sample maker after completing the internship.

Clinical Dietitian, Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey February 1988 -

Present

Virtua Health, The Cooper Health System, Temple University Hospital, Mercy

Catholic Medical Center, Geisinger Medical Center

Skills

. Technical Skills: warp and weft knit and woven fabric analysis;

garment spec development; experience with the 7 cut linker;

understanding of the role of fibers and yarn in the design of textile

products, commercial textile dyeing and finishing methods, costing

procedures, quality assurance, and global sourcing issues;

experienced in providing group and individual education, and ensuring

customer satisfaction.

. Design Skills: collection development, color story development, flat

pattern drafting, and garment construction.

. Computer Skills: Microsoft Word and Excel, Adobe Photoshop and

Illustrator, Ned Graphics Fashion Studio, M1 for Stoll.

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