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As a Sewing Operations Specialist at the Walt Disney World Parks and Resorts company constructed costumes at a production level. Maintained consistency and standards through various quality control checkpoints. Created open dialogues with pattern makers, cut room workers, specification sheet writers, etc. to improve the efficiency and quality of character costumes in real time. As new characters were imagined, produce 1st and 2nd tier samples before going into production relaying corrections for every aspect of the construction process.

As a Production Support Specialists at the Walt Disney World Parks and Resorts company oversaw the sewing floor supply room. Ensured the supply room is fully stocked; maintained the stock by purchasing fabric, notions, and other materials relevant to the workroom necessities. As new characters developed, built tech packs in conjunction with pattern makers that cut room workers, seamstresses, etc. used as a reference point when realizing the companies' vision of a character. Recorded all financial transactions between the supply room and other locations, the development team, vendors, etc. using Microsoft Excel. Communicated with supervisors, pattern makers, managers, vendors using Maximo Asset Management.

As a Stockroom Worker at the Walt Disney World Parks and Resorts, designed and printed barcode labels using BarTender. Recorded and converted purchase orders into transfer orders for the workroom floor to finish and process employee uniforms. Collected transfer order copies from production floor to determine seamstress productivity. Organized the stockroom notions, office supplies, etc.

As a freelance designer, perform and oversee every aspect of the design and construction of garments – from sketching to construction – on commission, for personal use, and for fashion shows. These efforts started in high school as a way to gain experience, and to learn and grow technically and artistically. They have continued while in college as my competence with fashion and accessory design has increased while my love of design has continued to grow.• Baltimore Fashion Week 2016 – Presented the Through the Looking Glass Collection. Designed the collection. Patterned and constructed multiple looks. Worked with a seamstress who patterned and constructed other looks. • Design and construct apparel on commission for clients or personal use• Obtained copyright for Speak Easy logo artwork• Night of the Arts 2012 – Presented fashion show segment. Designed the collection. Worked with a seamstress who patterned and constructed the collection

Creative Approach, Inc. provides graphic design and print services. Intake customer print work submitted using Adobe InDesign, or PDFs of Photoshop or Illustrator files. Apply Adobe and company template knowledge to ensure customer needs are met.

Conduct group and individual student meetings to review class work; assist in classroom and all CAD Patternmaking extra help sessions; attend workshops and classes to maintain and extend knowledge of patternmaking products, methods and equipment; maintain CAD Patternmaking areas - resolve routine/minor machinery problems, report more complex malfunctions, maintain order and cleanliness of space; develop schedule for peer tutoring and organize meetings with other student aids to ensure cohesion.Completed 10 week training in Gerber Accumark PDS V10 3D to understand and operate under the new approach in digital pattern making.

Worked with designers to prepare and present collection: created samples, shopped for and purchased notions, organized materials, worked on specifications and library. With other interns presented collection concept to management; contributed designs, flats, cost and market research to effort. Designed and commissioned customer survey to gauge interest in aspects of concept.

Recognized as a top performing employee multiple times based upon sales, customer feedback, and secret corporate reviews of the restaurant; repeatedly invited to return during college breaks; and frequently offered additional work hours. Gained substantial insight into the operation of a business to include establishing performance objectives for the restaurant and employees, employee scheduling, employee development and design of career paths, operational problem resolution, and corporate review mechanisms. Hired as a trainee, completed training and probationary period to become a permanent employee who was the primary interface with the customer in Nando’s scheme of operation. At Nando’s, customers place orders with the cashiers, take seats, and have the food delivered to their table by wait staff. Explained the restaurant’s operation and menu options to customers, took orders with an emphasis on accuracy and upscaling orders, and processed customer payments. Maximized customer satisfaction by receiving and handling customer questions in a manner designed to result in problem resolution and customer satisfaction; monitored and managed customer queue length to minimize customer wait time and maximize customer satisfaction. In order to resolve problems and manage the queue, interacted with the kitchen staff to remain aware of product availability and wait times. Delivered orders to physically challenged customers. Cross-trained in multiple other staff positions.

The Fashion Umbrella Foundation champions underserved youth by providing social, educational, and mentoring opportunities. The organization raises some of its funds by annually producing Baltimore Fashion Week. Registered fashion show attendees. For multiple shows, provided backstage services including organizing outfits for models within designer collections, lining up models for the runway, and helping with model changes. Registered fashion show guests.