Education
B.F.A. Fashion Design Academy of Art University. San Francisco, CA Fall 2005
Skills
Knit wear design-swatches and garments
Proficiency with domestic single and double bed knitting machines
Sketchbook research and design development
Fashion Illustration
Technical flats- by hand and computer
Sewing and tailoring
Pattern making
Adobe Photo shop
Illustrator
Microsoft Word
Stohl machine-pattern design, fabric development, and machine operation
Web PDM
Outlook
Excel
Power point
Good eye for color, silhouette & proportion
Teaching Experience
Customer Service and Sales
Marketing
Accomplishments
Designs selected to appear at the Art Deco fashion show at the Legion of Honor Museum, San Francisco
Senior Collection shown at annual Academy of Art Spring Fashion Show
Outfit from collection displayed at Adorn, a student fashion, textile and furniture design show at Gensler architectural firm
Senior Collection selected to appear in the runway shows at Macy’s Passport AIDS fundraiser in San Francisco & L.A. in September 05
Senior Collection selected to appear in Academy of Art runway show during New York Fashion week September 11, 2005
Featured in Women's World Daily Fall 2005
Experience
Assistant tailor at Genia’s Tailor Shop and Alterations 2000-2002
-Fit customers
-Perform Alterations
-Cash handling and Register
-Shop maintenance and organization.
-Schedule appointments
Owner -Genia Lazarov- (636) 536-0543
125 D. Long Rd.
Chesterfield, MO, 63005
Internship at Three Bags Full September 2004- March 2005
-Designing and updating sweaters each season
-Sample making
-Spec Sheets
Free lance design for Three Bags Full 2004
-Designed two new sweaters for the store
-Fabric Development and test swatches
-Spec Sheets
-Draping and drafting patterns
-Muslin sample
-Communicating with the sample maker
Free lance design work sold on consignment at Venus Superstar boutique in S.F. 2002- 2008
-Accessory design
-Jewelry design
-Participation in various in store sample shows
-Earrings featured in Girlfriends magazine fashion spread
Paper Source 2003
-Sales of Paper and Craft Supply
-Assist customers with creative projects
-Merchandise products throughout store
-Register
Paper Source 1925 Fillmore Street (415) 409-7710
Manager-Mara
February 2003-May 2003
American Rag CIE 2005
-Assisting customers
-Restocking merchandise
-Cleaning duties, sweep, dust, folding ect.
-Merchandise, and floor set up in New Women’s Department and Vintage Department
-Kept personal customer log
-Send reports to head buyer in L.A.
American Rag CIE 1305 VanNess Avenue, SF, CA 94109
(415) 474-5214
Manager-James
Salary-It was based on commission
June-August 2005
Assistant designer Free lance work at RamoSport 2005’
-Organize Showroom
-Assist in Line sheet layout
-Hand drawn flats for various styles
-Sending and receiving packages
-Sourcing Notions
Designer- Laura Falcone- (917) 543-6083
Internship at the Sweater Project 2005’
-Organize Showroom
-Complete Spec Sheets
-Measure first samples and record on existing spec sheets
-Attend design meetings
Assisted Sweater Designer Suki Gill- (212) 730-4281
Internship at Martin + Osa, American Eagle CIE 2006’
-Assistant to Sr. Sweater Designer Angelika Kammann (917) 326-2357
Freelance Position at Martin + Osa July -Assisting Senior Sweater Designer, Angelika Kammann
Responsibilities at Martin + Osa included: -Updating Tech Packs using Web PDM -Creating technical sketches by hand and on illustrator -Controlling Lab Dips -Color matching Lab Dips, & color matching on the computer -Keeping track of samples imported from China -Communicating via e-mail to factories -Creating Line Sheets -Sketching -Preparing presentations -Presenting Ideas to the Head Design Directors, CEO & Merchants -Managing vendor relations with various yarn, swatch, and trim vendors -Researching new vendors, designs, and concept development -Participated in Sweater Fittings -Provided environmental leadership in weekly company meetings resulting in the successful implementation of several “earth friendly” work practices to include a company wide recycle program. -Working with Martin + Osa during the development and pre-launch stages of this upscale clothing store
JCCA Camp Counselor and Art Coordinator Summer 07’
-Creatively assist in Child development activities that involved music, arts, crafts, sign language, sports, swim lessons.
-Working with Children
Carol Hoffman JCC Camp Director, and Lauren Hoffman Camp Counselor (314) 397-0043
Cardinal Health Freelance Marketing and Designing Work Spring 07’
-Created a collection of ball gowns for a promotional fashion show during AORN conference in Orlando, Florida
-Creatively promote new and existing high tech non-woven materials.
-Organize fashion show Carrie Block- Marketing (847) 578-2218 Cardinal Health Technical Surgical Gown Design Summer 07’
-Responsible for innovative redesigning and improving the fit and function of surgical gowns.
-Worked with Marketing Team to produce a product to their needs and standards.
-Computer illustrated design ideas and flats.
Carl Hall- Senior Market Manager Carl.Hall@Cardinal.com Cardinal Health Freelance Marketing and Design Work Spring 2008' -Created a collection of ready to wear for a promotional fashion show during AORN conference in Anaheim, CA
-Creatively promote new and existing high tech non-woven materials, IV tubing, razors, skin graphs, latex gloves, cardboard boxes, large suction tubing, gauze, large fluid canisters, and more
-Coordinating fashion show: music, lighting, stage and runway design, script and pamphlets. Carrie Block- Marketing (847) 578-2218
GINNE Clothing line WWW.GINNE.CARBONMADE.COM
Launched a Line of one of a kind up cycled women’s sweaters sold in various S.F. boutiques.
Back Space Boutique, Assistant Manager Fall 2008-2009
-Women’s designer clothing and jewelry sales
-In store Merchandising and display
-Cash handling and Store Maintenance
-In charge of consignment sales record, merchandise and monthly check distribution
-Buying from local designers and at larger local trade shows
-Promote store events via Facebook, flier, Twitter ect
-Window Display
-Customer log
Susan- Owner (415) 439-9581
Lilofee Tee Shirt and Wardrobe Design February 2008
-Closely with the band in creating a new tee shirt design and logo enhancement for promotional purposes during Noise Pop S.F.
Design and Marketing for Hanuman Yoga Clothing 2008
-Logo Design
-Beautifully illustrated computer illustrated line sheets
-Technical fit and design work
- Adjusted and created flat Patterns to enhance the collection
-Sample making
-Marketing and networking
-Fashion Photography
Minhee Cha Owner for Hanuman Yoga Clothing
Custom Bridesmaid and Vintage Wedding attire alterations April 08’
-Coordinated with bride and wedding planner to create 8 brides maid gowns
-Alteration of Vintage beaded Cathedral length veil
Meghan Kerns-415-871-1373
Scrap Lily 08’
-Commissioned create a small capsule collection for yoga featured exclusively at at Pilates Bodies in Tahoe. This line consists of simple tunics, tees, wraps and pants that have been hand dyed, hand embroidered and made from sustainable organic cotton.
Technical Design work for Margaret OLeary December 08’ –February 2009
-Assisted in fittings
- Tech packs
-Garment specs
- Computer flat drawings.
Margaret O’Leary- (415) 812-5638
Collage Clothing Boutique January 2010
-Sales of Vintage and Local Designers
-Customer assistance
-Buying items for consignment
-Organizing and working with Consigners.
-Visual Merchandising.
Erica Anne (818) 599-9093
Knitwear Design and Construction Teacher at Academy of Art University
February 2009- current
-Knitwear and Fashion Design Instructor teaching Freshmen through Junior level classes
-Create lesson plans
-Technical Demonstrations
-Teach various design methods:draping,sketchbook work, collage, experimentation, abstract and critical thinking
-Teach research skills: for a customer and company, inspiration and materials
-Work with students on one on one basis to develop technical skills
-Work with students with learning disabilities
-Work with students to develop design and presentation skills.
-Teach time management and organizational skills.
-Assist students in finding internships,creating projects for various scholarships and contests
-Grading and keeping records of student development
Midori Sargent-Head of Knitwear Department
Shows and Events
Transparente GINNE Summer Fashion and Art show 08" Featured instillation fashion pieces made from clear vinyl and hand painted murals shown at BackSpace Boutique.
Winter Art Show at Studio Gallery 08’
Paintings shown at the winter show “Tiny” at Studio Gallery
1718 Polk Street, San Francisco CA 94109
www.StudioGallerySF.com
Trigger Fashion Show January 30th 09’
Ready to wear collection fashion show and art show featuring paintings.
Trigger Collective Director and Events Planner: Maly-415-902 5875
My Italian Girls Art Show April 15th 09’
Collaborated with local fine artist and showcased 20 ink paintings. Held at a Gallery space on Union Street in Sf
Davinia Giselle- 415-335-1487
Slide Fashion Show April 21st09
Outfit from GINNE collection selected for Promotional Fashion show.
Haute Holidays Trunk Show at Backspace December 09’
Coordinated a small trunk show that featured GINNE along side local designer Sarah Baker
Grey Area Foundation for the Arts Broadcast Archetype Boutique Preview December 09’
Showed GINNE line with a handful of other designers in a unique pop up store fashion event.
Art Show Fundraiser for Local Mission Elementary Schools Feb 10’
Artwork donated to raise money for school funding in the Mission at 111 Minna Gallery.
Curated by Irene Hernandez-Fieks.
GINNE Trunk Show June 09’
Shown at Collage Boutique, S.F.
CHILLIN Productions Art Show at the Mezzanine December 09’,10’&11’
Showcased paintings and GINNE line
Irene Hernandez-Fieks,
