FASHION DESIGNER, PATTERNMAKER, TECHNICAL DESIGNER, FOAM FABRICATOR
Fashion Designer, Patternmaker, Technical Designer, Foam Fabricator
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Experienced in high end costume/fashion designing, and pattern making including draping and drafting, tailoring, foam sculpting and fabrication, sewing, crafts, puppet building, tech packs, technical sketching, costing, wardrobe, and custom fitting for fashion as well as costumes including celebrities for Film, Television, and Theatrical productions. Skilled at making 3D forms using sculpting techniques and woodworking tools.
SPECIAL SKILLS:
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Fashion, Film and Music Journalism
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Trained in 3D and 2D Computer Graphics Programs:
Maya, Render Man, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Excel, Microsoft Word, PLM, Vectorworks, Lectra System, PAD, Optitex, Tukatech, and Gerber. Extensive training in Tukatech and Gerber up to version 12 allowing extreme proficiency in both. -
Jewelry Making
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Floral Design
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Strong leadership qualities, very organized, and a very creative complex problem solver.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
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Patternmaking and Technical Design
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Contemporary Womenswear
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Menswear
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Childrenswear
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Plus Size
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Custom Fit Fashions and Costumes
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All knits and wovens
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Swimwear
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Lingerie
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Activewear
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Outerwear
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Doll and Pet Clothing
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Foam Sculpting & Fabrication