RESUME
Professional
Experience
May 2025
SCAD Fashion Show
Featured Designer
Showcased three looks from 'Reminiscence: Hasta La Raíz' collection in the annual SCAD Fashion Show. Was one of fifteen Atlanta based Students chosen through a juried critique by industry professionals.
January-February 2025
Top 5 in North America for Swarovski International Design Competition
Designed a 3 look commercially viable collection using sustainable materials and Swarovski’s Reignited Crystals. Competed against other students interested in participating in the design Competition, leading up to be a finalist and presented my work to Swarovski for review into the next step.
June-August 2024
GUCCI Program for Scholars
Recipient of the 2024 Gucci Changemakers Scholarship award with internship and mentorship opportunity form Gucci and Kering. Worked in teams with other recipients of the mentorship, and created a marketing strategy that would attract Gucci consumers as well as attract a new consumer base. Finally, we presented our pitch to the Gucci Team.
November 2024
Masterclass with Daniel Roseberry
Learned about the Industry in Daniel Roseberry’s point of view with insight about his transition from Thom Browne to becoming Creative Director of Schiaparelli. Was one out of three Atlanta based students chosen to get a portfolio review with him and a one-to-one talk about how I could enhance my Senior Thesis Collection and applied some of his suggestions to my Digital and Physical Portfolio.
May 2024
SCAD Fashion Show
Lead Dresser Volunteer
Assisted in Critique day, Jury show, and Savannah College of Art annual Fashion Show. Dressed and accessorized models according to specifications. Followed model cards and close instruction from designers and assisted other dressers to enhance overall time efficiency during the Fashion Show.
January-March 2024
SCAD Draping Course
Explored concept design and developed patterns through draping and flat pattern making. Manipulated muslin on a dress form with multiple fittings, ensuring perfect fit and flow of garments. Changed patterns constantly to fit sessions. Sample cutting and final garment cutting and sewing, (hand sewing as needed). Utilized softwares like Photoshop and Illustrator for presentation and tech pack purposes and developed digital illustrations on Procreate.
Education
2021 - 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts
BFA / Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design
Graduated: May 2025
GPA: 3.96
Skills
& Expertise
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Draping
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Machine and Hand Sewing
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Fashion Illustration
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Prototyping
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Concept design
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Patternmaking
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Market Trend Research
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Garment Construction
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Teck Packs
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Technical Sketches
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Procreate
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CLO 3D Software
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Adobe Illustrator
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Adobe Photoshop
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Microsoft Office
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Adobe InDesign
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Apparel Design
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Backstage Dressing
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Strong Organization Skills
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Visual Communication
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Ongoing Trend Research
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Adapts quickly
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Able to work in fast paced environments
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Management Skills
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Communication skills