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 Fashion 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 Clothing, 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 Cape 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. Stocking, 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 lingerie range NOIR. Custom made evening gowns 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 .