Resume
Katie is a Senior Fashion Designer with 13+ years of work experience in the industry. She is well versed with Illustrator and Adobe Programs, PDM, PLM, Miro, Microsoft Office, and has an extensive knowledge of the design process; including trend, concept, sketching, BOMs, tech pack + linesheet creation, spec sheets, fitting, construction, fabric + trim sourcing, and costing.
She is dedicated and a hard-worker. Quick to learn. Very detail-oriented and efficient. Has strong communication skills and works well in team settings. She has great time management skills and a strong ability to multi-task in the fast-paced environment of the fashion industry.
Experience
Senior Designer
Forever 21
Jan 2020 to Present
Designer
BCBGeneration
Nov 2014 to Oct 2019
Assistant Designer
Rieley
May 2014 to Nov 2014
Design Assistant
Eight Sixty
May 2012 to Mar 2014
Design Intern
Karen Kane
Jun 2011 to Aug 2011
Design Intern
Tristan + Trisa
Jan 2011 to Apr 2011
Admissions Assistant/Tour Guide
FIDM
Jul 2010 to Aug 2011
Sales Associate
ZARA
Mar 2010 to Aug 2010
Education
Associate of Arts Degree in Fashion Design
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Oct 2009 - Jun 2011
Magna Cum Laude - 3.85 GPA
President’s Honor Roll
Recipient of the Fashion Design Award, Class of 2011
Volunteer Experience
Event Planning Assistant
Vogue CFDA Fashion Show
Event Planning Assistant
AMC Emmy After Party
Styling Intern
Chic Little Devil Style House
Stylist & Dresser
Maggie Berry Fashion Show
Dresser
Vogue CFDA Fashion Show
Event Assistant & Dresser
Electric Circus Fashion Show
Fashion PR Intern
PRB
Dresser
Robert Shapiro Fashion Show
Hair Model
Kaleidoscope Runway Event
Designer
Graduate Student Showcase
Skills & Attributes
Adobe Programs
Microsoft Office
PDM, PLM
Miro
Sketching/CADs
BOMs
Tech Packs
Linesheets
Trend/Concept Boards
Driven
Detail-Oriented
Team Player
On-Calendar
Quick Learner
Problem Solver
Time Management
Cross Functional
Organized
References
Haley Thompson
Senior Designer
Forever 21
805.368.3288
Bernd Kroeber
Creative Director, EVP of Design
BCBGMAXAZRIAGROUP
646.288.0905
Lily Hansen
Design Director
BCBGeneration
626.864.0835
Janet Trinh
Designer
BCBGeneration
626.408.4814
Portfolio
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