Photoshop (CAD)

I took a Photoshop course where I designed my own plaid patterns, floral patterns, colorways, and store layouts. Although I did not personally draw or design the clothing items shown, I did create original color concepts and floor plans.

Original Artwork

Spring 2010 Internship

Colette Malouf, New York, Spring 2010

Marketing and Sales Intern

· Participated in Coterie 2010 in New York, assisted the president and sales representative of the company in set up and sales procedures

· Record, check, and update current client list and contact information

· Merchandise Fall 2010 line and present products in a visually appealing manner

· Research potential clients and new global markets to enter

· Assist Marketing and Sales representative in daily tasks

Fall 2009 Internship

Donna Karen New York, New York, Fall 2009
Merchandising/Product Development Intern
• Process and record fabric samples, swatches, prototypes and new garment samples
• Assemble color cards to be used as company standard for future lines
• Cut and compile fabric swatch samples for merchandising team
• Liaison between merchandise and design relating to garment samples, fabrics, and line plans
• Assist merchandising team in line review prep and department meetings

Cocchia Clothing, Inc.

San Diego, CA, Summer 2008

Personal/Administrative Assistant

· Performed professional and personal tasks for the President and founder of Cocchia Clothing, a small private business that designs and produces contemporary women’s golf wear.

· Assisted sales and marketing agent with tradeshow preparations and promotions.

· Prepared sample garments for catalogue photo shoot, and liaisoned between stylist and model.

· Organized garments, shoes and accessories for runway show.

· Assisted stylist/designer with pre-show tasks, including sizing adjustments and run-through.

· Worked closely with company designer to organize fabric and trim books.

Living and Working in Japan

Nova Group of Japan, Oita, Japan

English Instructor

· Taught Japanese adult students using English learning texts and tools in a small class setting, up to four students per class.

· Planned and individualized lessons to fit each student’s levels and needs.

· Designed and facilitated English conversation sessions, involving large student groups.

· Trained to teach children ages 3-12 years old.

Special Project

Chocolate Festival, La Jolla, CA, Spring 2004
Co-creator
• Planned and initiated the first Sixth College Chocolate Festival event at university campus.
• Gathered donations from local companies and school organizations to help fund event.
• Publicized event through campus media.
• Organized volunteers to work, and supervised all duties on the day of event.


http://ucsdnews.ucsd.edu/thisweek/2009/05/04_chocofest.asp