Quality Assurance Manager
Resume:
Ashley Nicole Strigl
**** ****** ****,***********, ******* 32303
Telephone 561-***-****
************@*******.***
www.AshleybyAshley.com
June 23, 2011
Dear Hiring Manager:
I am interested in learning more about your job posting for a Designer position.
I have recently earned my Bachelor of Science degree from the Florida State University in Clothing, Textiles, and Merchandising in 2010. I have also earned a Minor in Communications.
In addition to my formal education, I have participated in numerous fashion shows where my designs were showcased with other well-known designers. I have my own personal website where you may view a slideshow of my fashion shows, some of my design sketches, as well as my art. I will be updating my website on a regular basis to include additional designs, et cetera. Please review my website at www.AshleybyAshley.com.
As you will see from my resume, I had the opportunity to Intern with Chief Executive Officer, Amy Gordon, of Artfulwears.com. Ms. Gordon has received many accolades in the fashion industry, which are noted on her website www.artfulwears.com/press.shtml. While interning at Artfulwears.com, I gained valuable experience performing online styling, styling, fabric sourcing, designing, editing with Photo Shop, researching new labels, maintaining the online blog, updating the website, performing online marketing, creating online mailing lists, updating other sites such as Facebook, and tracking and updating on-site and online inventories.
Thank you for taking the time out of your day to review my credentials and qualifications. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss a position with your company.
Sincerely,
Ashley Nicole Strigl
Extensive education in
Garment Design
Textiles
Merchandising
Fashion Industry
Associated Processes
Personal strengths in
Strong fashion and color sense
Ability to create designs based
on changing market trends
Knack at choosing suitable
fabrics for design
Public speaking Industry and
community involvement Proficient in all design phases
Garment Conceptualization
Illustrations
Drafting / Flat Pattern
Draping
Computer Aided Design
Garment Construction-Sewing
Apparel Production
Knowledgeable in
Marketing
Advertising
Fashion Shows
Public Relations
Quality Assurance Skillful in industry software
Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Modaris
Gerber
U4ia
Diamino
In-Design
Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
Other personal strengths
Client development
Relationship building
Adept in working as a team or individually
EDUCATION
Florida State University Tallahassee, Florida Bachelor of Science, Clothing, Textiles, and Merchandising 2010 with a minor in Communications.
WORK EXPERIENCE / INTERNSHIP
ArtfulWears.com and ArtfulPups.com Palm Beach Gardens, Florida (Summer of 2009) Internship with CEO, Amy Gordon responsibilities included online styling, fabric sourcing, designing, sketching, editing with Photo Shop, researching new labels, maintaining the online blog, updating the website, performing online marketing, creating online mailing lists, updating other websites such as Facebook, and tracking/updating on-site and online inventories.
Wells Brothers Bar and Grill Tallahassee, Florida (2008 to present) responsibilities include financial reporting to management/owners, training new employees, organizing events, creating a pleasant atmosphere for patrons, as well as bartending and serving food to patrons.
The Silver Slipper Tallahassee, Florida (2005 to 2007) organizing large engagements for upscale clientele ranging from governmental officials to celebrities, training new employees, and serving food to patrons.
CREATIVE CONTRIBUTIONS
Black, White, & Red All Over Fashion Show by Rebecca Riddle
at the Florida State University, 2008 Coordinator and Model
Fashion Reality Fashion Show by Fashion Inc.
at The Moon for the Florida State University, 2009 Model
Project Reconstruction Fashion Show By Collegiate Merchandising Association and Fashion Inc.
at the Florida State University, 2010 Designer and Coordinator (Design competition regarding environmentally focused garments made by using recycled materials and eco-friendly fabrics).
Fashion Rebellion Fashion Show by Fashion Inc.
at the Baja Beach Club for the Florida State University, 2010 Designer, Coordinator, and Model chosen as the first designer to start the show.
Fashion’s Fight Against Breast & Pancreatic Cancer, 1st Annual Cancer Benefit by L. Allen
at the Hotel Duval, 2010 Designer. Designers: BCBG, Decibel, L. Allen, and Fashion Inc. (Ashley Strigl).
Fashion’s Fight Against Breast Cancer, 2nd Annual Cancer Benefit by L. Allen
at the Hotel Duval, 2011 Designer. Designers: BCBG, Banana Republic, Decibel, L. Allen, Ashley Nicole (me), and two FSU design students.
REFERENCES
Lawrence Allen, President, L. Allen, LLC 321-***-**** www.l-allen.com
Amy Gordon, CEO, ArtfulWears.com and ArtfulPups.com 800-***-**** www.artfulwears.com
Donna Koson, TA Florida State University. Owner, Koson’s Clogs 904-***-**** www.clogsrwe.com
Wallace Chandler, Business Manager 850-***-****
OTHER INFORMATION
Personal website www.AshleybyAshley.com
LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/pub/ashley-strigl/34/427/347
Twitter www.twitter.com/#!/AshNICOLEstrigl
www.facebook.com/ashley.n.strigl
Behance Network: www.behance.net/ashleybyashley
Article and online portfolio: www.behance.net/gallery/Designer-for-Fashions-Fight-Against-Cancer-2nd-Annual/1502893
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