(920) 659-3742 [email protected] in/nicoleholtan/ @virtual.couture 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 Christian Siriano, Leanne Marshall, Alon Livne Laurence and Chico and the Project Runway finale.