Kerys Bagg CV 9 Galatias St, Kamma Park, Port Elizabeth, 6070 +27 (0) 72 321 3466 [email protected] http://kerysbagg.daportfolio.com

PROFILE I have recently completed my degree in Design at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. I am looking for a full time position in the industry and aspire to the highest standards of excellence. I am hard working, punctual and an enthusiastic person. I am a clear communicator, willing to both give and receive direction. I enjoy dealing with people and working in a team. I love literature, art, music, film and fashion; everything from street- wear to avant-garde works of art.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Assisting pattern making (part-time) March 2009- Present, Walkabout , Port Elizabeth Responsibilities include:  Pattern development and making  Grading  Creative development of new designs  Communicating with the factory manager, head Designers and sales representatives

Assistant pattern maker Internship March 2008- April 2008, Walkabout Clothing, Port Elizabeth Responsibilities include:  Pattern development and making  Grading  Creative development of new designs for a new collection, including a children’s wear range.  Communicating with the factory manager, head designers and sales representatives

Assistant Junior Designer February 2008- March 2008 Internship with renowned South African designer Craig Native, including a special project of working at the 2008 Design Indaba in Town. Responsibilities included:  Pattern development and making  Sample construction  Creative development of designs for a new collection.  Collecting stock and supplies  Liaising with suppliers and contractors such as graphic designers, screen printers, fabric suppliers and buyers.  Assisting Craig Native in everyday business, including preparation for a collection release.  Management of Native stall in 2009 Design Indaba, including customer liaising and sales.  Assistance with dressing models backstage  Management of outfits and accessories for models

Sales attendant (part time) November 2007- January 2008 Fascination Bookstores, Port Elizabeth, Responsibilities included the following:  Customer liaising in all areas of sales Kerys Bagg CV 9 Galatias St, Kamma Park, Port Elizabeth, 6070 +27 (0) 72 321 3466 [email protected] http://kerysbagg.daportfolio.com  Assisted in locating merchandise, product selection, offering advice and dealing with customer complaints in-store and over the phone.  , replenishing and cleaning sales areas  Utilising specialist product knowledge (specifically to art, design and religious)  Processing payments of various kinds  Monitoring and updating sales display areas

OTHER EXPERIENCE  Development of own label Hotcakes  Development of bespoke range NOIR.  Custom made evening for special occasions.  Custom made ready-to-wear clothing.  Styling in various shoots for photographer Farran Bagg, as well as Amor Coetzee, Gerhardt Coetzee and Travis Owen.  Organisation of fashion exhibition for the Chelsea Flower Show, Kirstenbosch Garden exhibition.  Part of organising committee for the NMMU graduate showcase: The Collective.  Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Corel Draw.

EDUCATION • BTECH Degree Fashion Design Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Port Elizabeth 2006 - 2009 • ICGSE Secondary School of Eindhoven, the Netherlands, 1999 - 2003

ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS  Student merit bursary for undergraduate studies awarded in 2006, 2007 and 2008 for outstanding academic performance.  Semi-finalist for Free Creative Fashion Show in 2006, 2007 and 2008.  Finalist for Smirnoff Style Force, Young Designers Collection in 2006, 2007 and 2008.  Awarded 2nd place for Young Designer’s Collection in 2007 and 2008.  Finalist for 2007 No Kak competition, Cape Town.  3rd place for Best Mohair Range at Smirnoff’s Style Force 2008, courtesy of Mohair South Africa.  Semi-finalist for Durban July 2007

EXHIBITIONS  BTech Graduate Showcase and Exhibition – The Collective October 2009 School of Creative Arts, NMMU, Port Elizabeth  National Diploma Exhibition and Fashion Show October 2008 School of Creative Arts, NMMU, Port Elizabeth  Chelsea Flower Show: Kirstenbosch Exhibition November 2008 Sherwood Garden Centre, P.E

REFERENCES Available on request