Jaquita Hamilton
Lakeland, Fl 33815
Email:****************@*****.***
SKILLS
Fashion Design
Marketing
Technical
Computer Skills
Trend/Color Research
Fashion Styling
Draping
MS Word
Color ways
Visual Display
Garment Construction
MS PowerPoint
Concept Boards
Target Market Research
Pattern Drafting
Adobe Photoshop
Line Development
Press Kit Development
Pattern Grading
Adobe Illustrator
NedGraphics
Gerber (CAD)
EDUCATION
International Academy of Design & Technology, (Academy) Tampa, FL
Bachelors of Fine Arts, Fashion Design Nov. 2011
INTERNSHIP
Lakeland Fashion’s & Alterations Lakeland, FL
Retail Assistant Internship April 2011-June 2011
Assisted with alterations on men and women garments, custom made swimsuits, and handled sales
In charge of taking inventory at the time of arrival of new shipment of garments
Assisted with cashier responsibilities, such as ringing up customers, and counting money
In charge of decorating and organizing the show case
Assisted with organizing customer sign in sheet and company business cards
WORK EXPERIENCE
T Designs Lakeland, FL
Receptionist June 2012-April. 2015
Answering phones, inserting appointments in the computer using Microsoft word, and assist customers with any arrangements or customer service that is needed.
INDUSTRY RELATED EXPERIENCE
Lakeland Fashion’s & Alterations Lakeland, FL
Sales Manager May 2010
In charge of sales, assist with alterations on men and women garments, and custom make swimsuits
In charge of customer’s measurements and customer’s fittings
“A Night to Remember” – Beating Hearts by Jahnarome Newport News, VA
Assistant Fashion Designer Nov. 2010- Dec. 2010
Assisted with the coordinating of the fashion show, tickets sold raised money for women whom were living with breast cancer
Coordinated with the design team with the set design, and direction of the fashion show
“Design Nature” – Fearless by Jahnarome Newport News, VA
Assistant Fashion Designer Fashion Show Co-Coordinator Oct. 2010- Nov. 2010
Planned and coordinated the fashion show
Cut out patterns, and also helped with the construction of the garments
Assisted with the design process of the garments from sketching, fabric selection, to production
Jaquita Hamilton
Email:****************@*****.***
Phone: 863-***-****
INDUSTRY RELATED EXPERIENCE, (CONTINUED…)
“Red Carpet Affair” – Passion by Jahnarome Newport News, VA
Co-Assistant Fashion Designer Oct. 2009- Sept. 2010
Fashion Stylist
Assisted with the design and garment construction of (15) garments to establish the collection
Fashion styled (10) different looks for runway presentation
Organized and coordinated the fashion show’s tickets sales
FASHION SHOWS
Parkview Christian Center Plant City, FL
Dresser Nov. 2010
Assisted with the organization of garments in regards to model line-up, dressed models, and helped models with accessories, and shoes
IMAGINE, Academy’s 24th Annual Fashion Show and Design Expo Tampa, FL
Fashion Designer June 2010
Organized, designed, constructed and created swimsuit patterns
Selected custom fabric, thread and decorations
Designed and constructed two swimsuits with an additional garment