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