EDUCATION ­­

 Mount Mary University, Milwaukee, WI                                                                 2013- Projected 2017

• Bachelor of Arts; Fashion Design

• English Literature Minor

 

AWARDS AND HONORS

• President of Sigma Tau Delta                                                                           

• Member of Delta Epsilon Sigma                                                                        

• Dean's 4 Year Scholarship                                                                                  

• Charles Kleibacker Scholarship                                                                         

• Dean's List- Mount Mary University Fall                                                        

• The Stella and Rosemary Kleffman Endowed Scholarship                             

• The Sister Francele Sherbourne Scholarship for English Majors                  

• Valedictorian at Martin Luther High School                                                    

   

INDUSTRY SKILLS

• Proficient in personal garment fitting, illustrating the fashion figure, drawing technical flats, designing mood boards, patternmaking, draping, and compiling technical packages

• Trained in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Lectra Kaledo, and Microsoft Office Suite

• Skilled in hand sewing, machine sewing, and serger machine work

• Understanding of types, functions, and standard sewing procedures of different fabrics, trims, and notions, emphasizing structural and embellishment details

• Trained in fashion industry standards and practices

• Analyzed current and future fashion industry trends, created organized research documents

• Knowledge of historical costume and vintage clothing styles

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Technical Design Coordinator Harley Davidson, Milwaukee, WI                           July 2016-Present

Contractor through Randstad Staffing

• Assist the technical design group

• Measure pre-production samples and enter specs into FlexPLM system

• Prepare samples for fit sessions

• Take fit photos and evaluate fit on the dress form

• Research fashion trends throughout the market

   

Alterations Intern Annie's Vintage Clothing and Rarities, Milwaukee, WI           April 2015-September 2015

• Altered men’s and women’s clothing

• Sewed up-cycled pieces that were sold in her shop

• Assisted customers by advising and finding their desired garments

• Researched, labeled, and stocked vintage clothing

• Photographed, listed, and packaged items sold on Etsy

   

Sales Associate Joann Fabrics and Crafts, Menomonee Falls, WI                          April 2014-April 2015         

• Stocked, displayed, and organized merchandise

• Cut, measured, and restocked fabric

• Gained knowledge of different fabric types and uses

• Worked as a team to assist customers and clean the store

• Assisted and advised customers with questions

• Attended to consumers' needs at checkout

   

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

• Geometry Tutor                                                                                                     September 2014-Present