Ashley Riddle
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Skills
Design
Develop design concepts, color stories, silhouettes
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Research into market/fashion trends
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Source fabrics for appropriate uses
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Creation of 8 garment collection, from concept to final presentation, including model sourcing and
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selection
Technology
Pattern development using flat pattern and draping techniques
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Computer Aided Design using Gerber Technology (pattern making and grading)
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Construction and fitting of garments
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Cost sheets, specification sheets
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Line drawings, flats
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Visual Communications
Develop fashion illustrations for design presentation
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Story boards, trend boards
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Rendering using markers and colored pencils
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Portfolio development
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Window displays
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Product development
Creation of line for senior women target/niche market
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Worked with merchandising team to produce samples for specialty market (women’s petite)
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Special projects
Recycled garment project, 2011
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Red dress fashion show, 2010, 2011
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Black dress, 2011
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Speech volunteer for SIUC, 2011
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Bridal show volunteer, 2011
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Senior Fashion show, 2012
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Special skills
Interior Design and decorating
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Fabric manipulation and surface design
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Silk screening
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Crocheting and beading
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Organization and time management
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Fabric knowledgeable and runway modeling
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Experience
Pac Sun, Sales associate, Carbondale, IL. Summer 2012
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Responsibilities: Customer service, shipment, stock, cash register, dressing room attendant
• Assistantship, Assistant for Dr. Laura Kidd SIUC, Fall Semester 2012
Responsibilities: Window displays, pattern making, organizing historic costumes, research
• Internship, Designer for Andrea LeBeau Handmade Designs 2012 2013
Responsibilities: design, pattern making, draping, sewing, product development,
Education
Southern Illinois University Carbondale • School of Architecture
•Bachelor of Science, Fashion Design and Merchandising, 2012
•Major: Fashion Design
References available upon request.