Fashion Design
Resume:
Carolyn Martin
***** ******** ***, *** *******, CA 90066
*****@*******************.***
http://issuu.com/carolynmartindesign/docs/portfolio
Fashion Designer and Trend Specialist with strong background in researching
the hottest apparel and accessory trends focusing on color, silhouette,
fabric and print & pattern; delivering fashion forward concepts that
maintain brand identity.
EDUCATION
Columbus College of Art & Design Class of 2011
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design
The Ohio State University 2005 - 2006
Bachelor of Science in Textiles & Clothing
RECOGNITIONS & CLUBS
• Top Senior for Fashion Class 2011
• Designer in CMH Columbus Fashion Week, 2011
• Featured Designer in Capital Style and 614 magazines
• Fashion Guild at Ohio State University
SKILLS
CS6 (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), WebPDM, NedGraphics, MS Office 2010
Technical flats both hand and computer, fashion illustration, pattern
drafting, draping, sewing
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Excels in pioneering new projects with little direction from supervisor
• Performs well under pressure and capable of making quick informed
decisions
• Exceptional communication skills and experienced in presenting to C-level
management
• Great interpersonal skills and highly values strong
relationships with cross functional partners
DESIGN EXPERIENCE
Tween Brands Brothers Senior Trend Specialist
December 2013 to February 2015
*•*Researched fashion trends and created innovative concepts that were
cohesive with seasonal direction and maintained brand identity
*• *Confidently presented concept stories to the CEO, senior management and
Brothers team inspiring design and color direction every quarter
*• *Followed design process from conception to completion of the line to
ensure integrity of original concept and to adopt emerging trends into the
line
*• *Strong eye for color, developing new fashion colors and palettes that
seamlessly flowed between seasons
• Led quarterly focus groups with target customers to understand the tween
boy’s lifestyle and interests, enabling the brand to implement ideas into
products and maintain relevance to customer
Dress Barn Trend Specialist
June 2011 to December 2013
• Assisted design director in building a cohesive product line by
initiating a new merchandising process focused on unified trend concepts
• Created innovative trend concepts based upon seasonal direction as a
guide for all merchandising departments
• Collaborated with merchants to ensure trend concepts were carried through
to the final line completion
• Traveled NYC, Chicago and LA to shop competitors, visit market vendors,
and attend print shows to maintain knowledge of the ever-changing market
• Exceptional organizational and multi-tasking skills performing duties of
both designer and trend specialist
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
Dress Barn Denim & Woven Btms Design / CAD Intern
May 2010 to May 2011
• Assisted design director in the start up of building a design process to
leverage production resources and save on costs
• Re-branded three denim labels offering low, mid and high end denim lines
to meet the varied needs of their customers
Tween Brands Technical Design Intern
May to August 2008
• Developed construction details templates unique to each seasonal key item
to increase
efficiency and speed up tech. pack development
• Created and managed tech. packages for three dress styles from initial
design hand-off to final fit
approval
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
Ohio Army National Guard Human Resources Sergeant
November 2003 - June 2011
Operation Iraqi Freedom, 2009
Hurricane Katrina Relief, September 2006
Awards
• Meritorious Service Medal
• Ohio Commendation Medal
• Army Commendation Medal (3)
• Army Achievement Medal (3)
• Soldier of the Year, 2005
• Physical Fitness Award, 2004
Carolyn Martin
Fashion Designer & Trend Specialist
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