Mai-Yer Xiong
Chicago, IL 60647
*.******@****.***
SKILLS
• Knowledgeable in sewing leather, faux fur knits and woven fabrics
• Knowledgeable in cold metal connection jewelry making
• Over four years of client service relation
• Knowledgeable in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Excel
• Knowledgeable in creating technical flats and fashion illustrations on Adobe Illustrator
• Knowledgeable in creating and grading patterns on Gerber AccuMark.
EDUCATION
International Academy of Design and Technology Chicago, IL
Bachelor Degree in Fine Arts in Fashion Design
Expected Graduation Date: July, 2012
WORK EXPERIENCE
International Academy of Design and Technology Chicago, IL
Fashion Design Program Chair Assistant
06.11- Present
• Create trend boards and color stories on Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Fix sewing machines and overlock machines
• Create patterns and prints for workshops
• Sew iron boards covers and muslin samples for classrooms
• Fix and tailor garments for display windows
Library Assistant
June 2010- Present
• Assist students with correcting fit and patterns
• Check books in and out of the library
• Assist student with sewing garments
• Organized books and video shelves
• Deliver television, VCR and DVD player and stereo to classrooms
• Assist student with technical flats on Adobe Illustration
Event Coordinator Assistant
December 2009-May 2010
• Create flyers for events on Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• File receipt and PO forms
• Fix and alter garments for photo shoot and window display
• Assist with organizing in-school events, fashion shows, and promotional materials
Axis Home Health Care
Office Assistant Saint Paul, MN
December 2005-December 2008
• Answered phones and delivered messages
• Typed medical billings
• Visit clients once a month