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Objective: To implement innovative strategies that improve the design process, pushing the fashion industry towards a more efficient and sustainable future. Education Fashion Design – Associate Degree Textiles and Fashion Design – Bachelor’s Degree Fashion Institute of Technology, New York Game Design - Minor Graduated - 06/2018 University of Wisconsin-Madison, Wisconsin G.P.A- 3.75 G.P.A - 3.738 Professional Experience Graduated - 12/2020 3D Artist - Code & Craft Inc., New York 09/2018 - current • Generates 3D models for internal projects and customer use • Interacts with customer design teams to support product integration • Participates in user testing and provides input on product development

Intimate Apparel Design Intern - Victoria’s Secret Headquarters, New York 05/2018-11/2019 • Designed original styles and assembled line sheets for the Very Sexy team • Created tech packs for designs and CADs using Adobe Illustrator • Supported designers and technical designers in fittings

Research and Development Intern - The Fashion Tech Consortium, New York 03/2018-07/2018 • Researched potential partners and content relevant to fashion technology • Attended a variety of fashion technology conferences and networking events • Assisted with creation of company newsletter

Social Media Assistant - Sequin Jewelry, New York 02/2018-05/2018 • Took high quality photographs for use on company’s website and social media • Utilized graphic design skills to create a variety of content for marketing purposes Professional Skills Computer and Creative Technology • Skilled in Clo3D, Marvelous Designer, Rhino3D, Maya, V-Ray, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, • Experience programming in Java Apparel Design • Advanced training in draping, pattern making, sewing, fashion illustration and technical design • Proficient navigating PLM systems, working with BOMs and creating technical flat sketches Additional Skills • Leadership, project management, time-management, collaboration, problem solving, design thinking Accomplishments •1st place winner 2019 Medline Design Competition- Pitched idea to upper-level Medline employees for redesign of patient gown and clinician mask. Project approached using design thinking method

•1st place winner 2020 of SmithGroup Redesign Competition- Redesigned an existing corporate fashion workplace to support the integration of innovative technology Volunteer Experience Dressed models for New York Fashion Week shows such as , Leanne Marshall, Alon Livne Laurence and Chico and the finale