|Taylor Katherine Mills |
E-MAIL: *******.***@*****.*** |
|Objective |
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| |Seeking a demanding and stimulating position based in NYC in a supporting role |
| |for a fashion company. Seeking a company that will fully utilize my professional|
| |and excellent support skills. Able to start immediately. |
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|Education |
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| |Fashion Institute of Technology |
| |April 2012- May 2012 |
| |Fundamentals of Technical Design for Apparel Development- Professional Studies |
| |Course |
| |College of Alameda, Apparel Design and Merchandising |
| |August 2011- Jun 2012 |
| |Associate of Arts |
| |The University of California, San Diego |
| |Graduated August 2009 |
| |Bachelor of Arts |
| |Centro Studi di Siena, Siena, Italy |
| |August 2008- December 2008 |
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|Relevant Skills |
|Strong working knowledge of: Microsoft Office-including Excel, Word, Mac or PC |
|platforms, internet search, and social media |
|Strong organization, highly motivated to be in industry |
|4 years experience as supporting role in cross functional positions |
|Familiar with Creative Industry |
|Language: English, previous understanding of : Spanish and Italian |
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|Work Experience |
| |Stone Mountain and Daughter, Berkeley, CA |
| |Jun 30, 2011- Jul. 2012 |
| |Sales Associate |
| |Critical Analysis of product to consumer needs |
| |Able to fulfill many roles supporting staff and management, with ability to |
| |switch directions at a moments notice |
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| |Verrieres and Sako, Oakland, CA |
| |Jan 6, 2012- Mar. 2012 |
| |Assistant Intern |
| |Communicate with manufacturer to develop samples for Fall 2012 line |
| |Worked with clients to communicate their needs to designers |
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| |IMG-Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Fall 2012, New York, NY Feb. |
| |11, 2012- Feb. 15, 2012 |
| |Volunteer |
| |Support Designer's PR team to prep venue for Fall 12' runway show, distribute |
| |press packs and run of show |
| |Prepped venue before and after event as well as backstage to facilitate smooth |
| |event transitions |
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| |Zo Bikini, San Francisco, CA |
| |Apr. 8, 2010- Aug. 27, 2011 |
| |Assistant Intern |
| |Compiled trend-forecasting report for the 2011 Spring collection |
| |Worked with Excel to inventory product from magazine shoots and cutters/sewers |
| |musts during pre- and post-production. |
| |Daily administrative tasks for retail and design side of business. |
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| |Michael Holdaway Designs, Los Angeles, CA |
| |Feb. 19, 2010-Feb. 24, 2010 |
| |Styling Assistant |
| |Assisted in costume pull, collection tasks and on-set styling for the production|
| |of Reba McEntire's music video- I Keep on Lovin' You. |
| |Worked with staff to coordinate appropriate presentation, care and maintenance |
| |of wardrobe and accessories. |
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