Broomfield, Colorado, United States
I am a passionate and detail-oriented fashion design student at Colorado State University, specializing in Apparel Design and Production. With hands-on experience in garment construction, patternmaking, illustration, and digital design, I am dedicated to creating innovative and high-quality fashion pieces. My background includes an internship at Essere Atelier in Florence, where I refined my skills in design development, patternmaking, and garment presentation while navigating an international fashion environment. Additionally, my coursework at Florence University of the Arts has expanded my expertise in footwear and knitwear design, as well as fashion retail management. Beyond my academic experience, I have developed a strong foundation in customer service, visual merchandising, and team collaboration through my roles at Urban Outfitters, Natural Grocers, and Punch Buggy LLC. These experiences have strengthened my ability to understand consumer needs, maintain brand aesthetics, and manage store operations—skills that are essential in the fashion industry. I am proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and CLO 3D, and I have extensive hands-on experience with industrial and domestic sewing machines, embroidery, hand-knitting, and textile knowledge. My goal is to blend creativity with technical expertise to bring innovative fashion designs to life. I am eager to connect with fellow designers, brands, and industry professionals as I continue to grow and refine my skills in the fashion world.
Closely assisted with patternmaking, sewing, and drafting prototypes and samples to be sent to production. Helped with errands to the Garment District, communicating with different production facilities and gathering materials for the facilities and the studio. Assisted with gathering garments to be packaged and sent to styling studios.
Design and execute seasonal floor sales and window displays to reflect brand identity and drive sales created visually compelling product presentations that maximized customer engagement and traffic flow delivered personalized styling advice and product recommendations, fostering customer loyalty managed daily store operations, including opening/closing procedures, cash handling and inventory control
Assisted on television set, managed all the costumes, and was on set to handle any costume issues while filming Created a costume for the show, hand drafted and sewn. (assisted with CLO) prepared and organized all aspects of the costumes, and assisted talent with what they needed to be wearing for each scene.
As a sales associate at Urban Outfitters, I played a key role in delivering exceptional customer service, actively engaging with shoppers and contributing to a 20% increase in seasonal sales. I worked closely with customers to provide styling advice and product recommendations, ensuring a positive shopping experience. Additionally, I assisted with visual merchandising, maintaining an organized and on-brand sales floor to maximize customer engagement. Working in a fast-paced retail environment allowed me to refine my teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills while gaining valuable insight into consumer behavior and fashion retail trends.