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Overview: University Fashion Group is an organization devoted to UT students who love fashion and aspire to build experience and a potential career within the industry. We have set up members with jobs and internships all around Austin and even the nation. Our top members earn the pleasure of working backstage at fashion shows during New York Fashion Week, which we attend every season. Our biggest project every year is to produce the annual UT Fashion Show featuring the Senior Collections by our Apparel Design students. Education: • University of Texas at Austin, College of Natural Sciences o Bachelor of Science | Textiles & Apparel – Apparel Design & Retail Merchandising Majors o Ranked Top 50 Overall Universities In the United States Experience: • New York Fashion Week 2009 – Present o Lela Rose, Trina Turk, Tess Giberson, Timo Weiland, and Project Runway o Dressed models back-of-house, arranged clothing racks, prepped garments, and personally worked with the designers to ensure a successful show o Direct and operate front-of-house team through VIP check-in, seating, and ushering • Badgley Mischka Fashion Show 2014 – Present • Milly Benefit Show 2014 – Present • Neiman Marcus Fashion Show 2013 – Present • Tribeza Style Week 2012 – Present • Austin Fashion Week 2011 – Present • UT Senior Design Fashion Show 1978 – Present o Largest student run fashion show in the nation with over 5,000 attendees o Broadcasted live on the Longhorn Network through Time Warner Cable and AT&T U-Verse o Showcasing 120+ innovative senior designs annually; Hosted by Lexus of Austin Notable UFG Alumni Employers: • Adidas, Alexander Wang, Anthropologie, Banana Republic, Barney’s, Betsey Johnson, Bloomingdales, Burberry, Chanel, Christian Dior, Coach, Diane von Furstenberg, Fendi, Fossil, Givenchy, Hugo Boss, Jason Wu, Jay Mandel, Macy’s, Madewell, Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, Neiman Marcus, Nike, Nordstrom, Opening Ceremony, Oscar de la Renta, Ports 1961, Proenza Schouler, Ralph Lauren, Saks 5th, Sandro, Talbots, Target, Tory Burch, Vera Wang, Urban Outfitters, and Zac Posen Awards and Honors: • Swing Out Award for Most Creative Student Organization 2011 2011 Skills: • Time management, teamwork, problem solving, efficient multitasking, and social media platforms • Styling, runway production, event planning, fashion editorial, and creative collaboration Leadership: • Eve Nicols – Faculty Advisor, Email: [email protected] • Tre Miles – President, Email: [email protected] • Carolina Ramos – Vice President of Operations, Email: [email protected] • Max La – Vice President of Productions, Email: [email protected]