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Bachelor o f S c i e n c e w i t h Honors i n Advanced Textiles a nd Apparel T h e University o f T e x a s a t Austin

E x p e c t e d t o g r a d u a t e - S p r i n g 2019 Major i n Apparel, F u n c t i o n a l, a n d T e c h n i c a l Design Minor i n Business

Thesis: “ U t i l i z i n g H i g h F a s h i o n Embellishment T e c h n i q u e s t o C r e a t e Smart T e x t i l e s ” Entails c ompleting a r e s e a r c h p r o j e c t, writing a n h o n o r s t h e s i s a n d p r e s e n t i n g t h e p r o j e c t a t t h e Honors S ymposium Activities:

The American Association o f Textile Chemists a nd Colorists ( AATCC) F o u n d i n g member & V i c e Chair o f T h e AATCC c h a p t e r a t T h e University o f T e x a s a t Austin The University F a s h i on Group

O r g a n i z i n g, p r e p a r i n g f o r, a n d working p h o t o s h o o t s, f o r t h e a n n u a l UT s e n i o r f a s h i o n s h ow S K I L L S & A B I L I T I E S

Fluent in English & Arabic

Microsoft Office (Word, Powerpoint, Excel)

Adobe creative suites (Illustrator, Photoshop, & InDesign) Gerber PDS and AccuMark software

Results-driven planning and organizational skills

A high degree of detail orientation

Intermediate sewing both on machine and by hand

Creating flat sketches, line sheets, technical packages, & spec sheets Conceptualizing and developing patterns for garments by hand and software Developing & digitizing beading patterns/layouts, embroidery designs, trims, and other surface embellishments E X P E R I E N C E

S h e r r i H i l l I n c . J u n e 2017 – August 2017 C r e a t i v e I n t e r n

Developed and maintained an archive of all existing styles and style numbers Represented Sherri Hill at AmericasMart's Atlanta Apparel Market in Atlanta, Georgia Worked in a multidisciplinary team under tight timelines on multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment Proposed ideas and illustrations of new merchandise, accessories, and game design for the company's app. Presented trends and designs to management. S h owroom A s s i s t a n t

Coordinated export relationships with overseas retailers, shipped goods, followed up with orders as well as invoicing. Maintain and manage showroom premises

Assist customers with product selection and respond to customer inquiries Order products not available in the showroom

D i l l a r d ’ s S e p t ember 2015 – August 2016 V i s u a l Merchandiser

Develop, deliver and communicate visual concepts and strategies Create annual visual strategies and promotional events Using computer-aided design (CAD) packages to create visuals and plans S a n Antonio F a s h i o n Week S p r i n g 2015 I n t e r n

Assist with fashion production/collection management process during the spring 2015 fashion week shows Assemble SWAG bags and showroom organization

Assist with dressing the models, organizing looks, and venue preparation Assist in Guest admissions and information

Social Media promotion and creating press clip

R E F E R E N C E S

J e nnifer Carpenter

S e n i o r S a l e s a t S h e r r i H i l l

Phone: 858-***-****

Toyin Akinmusuru

Head o f T e c h n o l o g y a t S h e r r i H i l l Email: t o y i n@s h e r r i h i l l . c om

S a r a M S t ewart S t e v e n s

T h e University o f T e x a s a t Austin

Email: s 3@u t e x a s . e d u

Christina Garcia

A s s i s t a n t S t o r e Manager a t D i l l a r d ’ s Phone: 361-***-****

L u i s a F G i l F a ndino

T h e University o f T e x a s a t Austin

Email: L g i l f@u t e x a s . e d u

J e s s i c a C i a r l a

T h e University o f T e x a s a t Austin

Email: j c i a r l a@u t e x a s . e d u

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