designing, sketching, draping, patterning, prototyping, and cut & sewn

S t e f a n i e H o u l i s

apparel print styling

Education Email: ****************@*****.***

The Art Institute of Portland Portfolio: www.stefaniesaysdesigns.com BFA Apparel Design Phone: 773-***-****

DePaul University Chicago

BA Sociology & Psychology

Design Skills

Concept Development

Trend Research

Fashion illustration

Textile & Print Design

Advanced Patterning & Sewing Construction

Proficient in Adobe CC: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign

Microsoft Excel, Word, & PowerPoint

Experience

Stefanie Says Designs

Designer & Founder June 2014 - Present

• Creation & realization of innovative Women’s ‘Ready to Wear’ apparel & textile line.

• Design, sketch, illustrate, and produce technical flats .

• Complete full design process: Drape, pattern, prototype.

• Carry out advanced construction of garments, accessories, and soft goods.

• Produce branding vision with cofounder .

• Oversee details regarding apparel production, manufacturing, and label realization. Trinity Capital LLC

Personal Assistant September 2015 - January 2017

• Provide extensive organizational skills with regards to daily, weekly, and monthly schedule.

• Manage client correspondence, run appointment book, schedule meetings, run errands.

• Carry out house-hold maintenance appointments, interior design, & logistics.

• Act as personal chef and implement meal plans. Happy Birth Wear

Assistant Designer & Intern September 2012 - June 2013

• Sketched, designed, and created digital files of illustrations with focus on technical flats.

• Assisted in brand vision, and concept development.

• Patterned, draped, and prototyped designs for future production of line.

• Research, costing, and sourcing of materials. Consortia Corporation

Event Planner & Brand Developer August 2006 - September of 2010

• Planned and organized events/parties for clients.

• Branding and customization for corporation & client vision.

• Produced digital textile designs for promotional material.

• Scouted and set up venue locations, video shoots, and client accommodations.

• Marketing and networking with local vendors, artists, and creative professionals. Tenner Paskal & Rudnike Casting Agency

Freelance Casting Agent & Intern April 2006 - June 2008

• Organized auditions and client meetings for film, television, commercial, and print work.

• Scouted and setup locations for model photoshoots.

• Styling and wardrobe assistant for film and video work.

• Digital editing of photoshoots, auditions, and voice-overs for producer/directors.

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