Kansas State University
Bachelor of Science in Apparel and Textiles
Graduation Date: May 2004
DESIGN SKILLS:
Develop Design Illustrations from concept sketches to final presentations
Render in Mediums of marker, colored pencils, and watercolor
Construct and Fit Garment
Source appropriate material for designs
Develop, manipulate, and construct patterns for illustrations
Basic knowledge of Textiles and Textile properties
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Create Flats of Technical Drawings with the use of Adobe Illustrator
Create Concept Boards with the use of Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator
Construct patterns with the use of AutoCad
FUNCTIONAL SKILLS:
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Efficient researching capabilities
Adept organizational skills
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Home Supervisor, JCPenney Co., Thousand Oaks, CA
Supervise Associates; Set department according to company
standards; Analyze sales
January 2005 - Present
Office Manager, JCPenney Co., Manhattan, KS
Process Payroll; Prepare bank deposits; Audit functions
June 2004 - January 2005
Merchandising Assistant, JCPenney Co., Manhattan, KS
Analysis of trends, focus on customer service by fulfilling wants
January 2001-June 2004
Intern, St. Pucchi Bridal Salon, Los Angeles, CA
Acquired experience in Design and Marketing
June 2003-July 2003
Intern, Moliman's, Kingman, KS
Learned Basics on how to run a Retail Store
Designed and Made clothing to sell in the Store
May 2002-August 2002
Costume Shop Assistant, Manhattan, KS
Built and altered costumes for Kansas State University Theatre
September 2000-December 2000
Costume Assistant and Extra for movie, Sarah Plain and Tall III, Winter's End
Alterations on costumes for movie, Took pictures of Extras, Extra in Town Scene
March 2000-May 2000
Sales Clerk/ Associate, JCPenney Co., Emporia, KS
Customer Service
April 1999-August 2000
Costume Intern, Emporia State University, Emporia, KS
Built costumes for the Summer Stock Theater
June 1999-August 1999
AWARDS and
ACHIEVEMENTS:
College:
Top 10% of my class at K-State
Member of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Member of The Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society
Human Ecology Scholarship recipient from Kansas State University
Leadership Scholarship from Kansas State University
Forensics Scholarship from Kansas State University
High School:
Forensics 6A State Champion in Prose
Forensics Outstanding Student of the Year Award
Medalled and Lettered in Forensics, Debate, Band, and Tennis