FdA Fashion Design Technology (Designer Pattern Cutter)
I am a team player with excellent communication skills and dedication to the fashion industry and have recently graduated with a degree in designer pattern cutting. I have studied Fashion and Art for four years during which time I was exposed to many disciplines. I am now excited to use this academic background in a commercial environment. It is very exciting for me to explore the possibility of furthering my passion for working in the fast paced fashion industry.
PERSONAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
⢠International exposure
⢠Commercial and independent exposure
⢠Diverse range of skills relating to the fashion industry
⢠Relevant & current fashion knowledge
⢠Excellent organisational skills
⢠Good IT skills, specifically photoshop and MS word
⢠Effective communication both verbally and in writing
⢠Quick thinking and creativity under pressure
⢠An eye for detail
⢠Flexible and willing to travel
⢠Confident & articulate
⢠Able to work as part of a team or individually
INTERNSHIP PLACEMENTS:
August 2013 to September 2013:
Liam Fahy
Studio Assistant
July 2012 to September 2012:
RMO, Biscuit Building, 10 Redchurch Street, London, E2 7DD Press Assistant: assisting account managers and Showroom manager. Booking in and sending out samples. Liaising with publications, Answering emails and the telephones.
October 2010 to Present Day:
British Fashion Council, Somerset House, London
assisting the team on event days.
October to November 2010:
Per Una Head Office, Draycott Business Village, Draycott
Assisting with the Styling & photography for the in store guidelines.
August to September 2010:
Kluck CGDT, Cape Town (One of South Africaâs most prestigious Fashion design duo)
Studio: Assisted Malcolm Kluck & Christiaan Gabriel Du Toit, pattern cutting, sewing, sending collection off to various press, dealing with clients, general errands.
August to September 2010:
Suzaan Heyns, Johannesburg (South Africaâs avant- garde fashion designer)
Studio: Assisted Suzaan Heyns, pattern cutting, sewing, admin,
Sending collection off to various press, dealing with clients, general errands.
June to July 2010:
Marianne Fassler, Leopard Frock Studio (One of South Africaâs most prestigious Fashion Designers,)
Studio: Assisting Marianne Fassler, pattern cutting, designing,
Sewing, Styling, model dressing and assistant at African Fashion Week.
M: 07921157113
E: Kimberley@cdeng.co.uk