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Objective

To obtain a job in a dynamic work place that values creativity and encourages growth in its employees.

Awards & Recognition

“Style: Designer Dreams”, Seattle Magazine, pg. 64

10/2007

“IT’S A WRAP” Fashion Design Award , Two Cupcake Productions

06/2007

Seattle Central Apparel Design Scholarship

2006 - 2007

James Hoyt Memorial Scholarship

2006 - 2007

Dean’s List at Seattle Central Community College

2006 - 2007

Work Experience

Tommy Bahama Denim (previously Indigo Palms)	Seattle, WA	07/07 – Present
Woven Assistant Designer
Design new styles each season (Fall ’08, Spring ’09, Fall ’09) Create presentation boards Develop computer coloration CADs of yarn dyes and prints Research and create new artworks for trims Create sketches and specification packages Communicate apparel specifications to the Hong Kong team Review apparel samples from the Hong Kong team against the specifications Maintain apparel sample inventory Review bulk fabric and trim against approved standards

Funxion	Seattle, WA	06/07 – Present
Owner/Designer
Design and create custom children’s clothing, accessories and toys Design and create custom men’s accessories

Opus 204	Seattle, WA	01/06 – 08/06
Intern
Assisted with custom orders and alteration Estimated costing for custom orders Assisted cutters in preparing cutting and bundling Reorganized customer files Maintained inventory Provided customer service

Nora Carria	Seattle, WA	06/06 – 08/06
Intern
Developed custom patterns Created grading patterns Altered and adjusted custom patterns

Toukai Pulp & Paper Co., Ltd	Tokyo, Japan	04/98 – 03/00
Administrative & Sales Assistant
Managed ordering in fast paced environment Coordinated ordering and shipping Maintained inventory Handled all incoming phone calls and provided customer service Assisted sales persons and managers

Skills

Specification Packages, Technical Drawing, Garment Construction, Pattern Making, Pattern Grading, Alteration, Fashion Illustration, Freehand Sketching, Storyboard Creation

Adobe Illustrator, ModaCAD, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Office, OptiTex, PDS Marker

Attention to Detail, Dedication, Problem Solving, Multicultural, Self Motivated

Fluent in Japanese

Education

Seattle Central Community College	Seattle, WA	06/07
A.A.S. In Apparel Design

Highline Community College	Des Moines, WA	06/01
Certificate In Production Illustration (Graduated With Vice President’s Honor)

Komazawa Women’s Junior College	Tokyo, Japan	03/98
A.A. In English