Quality Control Design
Resume:
LAUREN C. GATTO e-mail:
abmwky@r.postjobfree.com
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EDUCATION:
PHILADELPHIA UNIVERSITY, Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor of Science, Graduation: May 2010
Major in Textile Design
GPA: 3.793, Dean's List: Fall 2006 - Fall 2009
HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY, Galashiels, Scotland
One Semester Study Abroad: Fall 2008
Concentrated in Woven Textile Design, researching the
British
textile market and creating a woven collection.
SKILLS:
Weaving: Hand Weaving, Dobby Looms, Jacquard
Knitting: Passap Duomatic, Shima Seiki, Hand Knitting, Warp Knitting
Textile Engineering: Quality Control, Fiber, Yarn and Fabric Testing and
Analysis
Computer Aided Design: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, NedGraphics,
Point-Carre, EAT
Dyeing and Finishing: Fiber Specific Dyeing, Various Finishing Techniques
Print Design: Silk Screen Printing, Digital Printing, Hand Painting, Repeat
work
Non-Wovens: Needle Punching, Air Laid, Wet Laid
Textile Research: Trends, Color, Historical
Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
EXPERIENCE:
Secant Medical, Perkasie, PA
May 2009 - Present
Intern
o Recreated and updated existing products for customer sample kit.
o Worked with technicians on looms, knitting machines and braiding
machines to create new and innovative products.
o Worked with engineers on client requested products including data
entry and paper work.
Craftex Mills, Blue Bell, PA
October 2007 - August 2008
Intern/Summer Position
o Cut sample blankets, surged, washed, and filed sample fabrics.
o Archived many sample pieces and kept the archival rooms organized.
o Computer work including NedGraphics: Texcelle.
o Designed a Monet inspired fabric that was available in the market and
was featured in the December 8, 2008 issue of Home Textiles Today.
Bridgeworks Irish Grille, Bethlehem, PA
January 2006 - August 2006
Hostess
o Seated customers and oversaw costumer satisfaction throughout their
stay.
AWARDS:
First Place in Foamex Innovations, Inc., an on campus competition creating
a new sleep product Fall 2009 - Spring 2010
o Researched the crib mattress market and designed a convertible foam
baby crib mattress called the Adaptwo with teammates.
o The product, packaging, and name have been patented with our names by
the company.
HFPA Home Products Scholarship Award
2009
o Recipient of the HFPA Scholarship 2009.
Philadelphia University International Scholars Program
June 2008
o Travelled to the countries of Turkey and Tunisia, gathering
inspiration and exploring the culture.
ACTIVITIES and INTERESTS:
o Member, Phi Psi - Professional Textile Fraternity, May 2007 - Present
o Honors Program, Fall 2006 - Present
o Studied Abroad in Galashiels, Scotland - Heriot-Watt University, Fall
2008
o Participated in the Alpaca Association's on-campus competition to
create a new fabric made from alpaca, Fall 2009
o Hand knitting, softball, international experience
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