I am a student at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Environmental Science. I am an Apparel Studies major which explores and educates all aspects of the fashion industry from design to business. I have 5 years of store level retail experience and 1 year of alterations experience. I have an extreme passion for life and am a self-proclaimed optimist. I am motivated and driven almost to the point of obsession.My goal is to work on the corporate level of the fashion industry as a buyer or merchandise planner, but I am also very creative and would be open to any design opportunity.Specialties: I have over 10 years of sewing and garment construction experience as well as 1 year of professional alteration experience.I extensively use Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign for fashion illustration and textile design components as well as graphic design in the form of hang tags, business cards and other promotional items.