yyyyyy x. yyyyyy        242 west 16^th street, #0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000

xxx-xxx-xxxx                                                                                                                       abc@xyz.com

objective

results-driven individual eager to develop career in fashion merchandising, marketing, relationship building, illustration, customer service and analytical skill sets in a challenging assistant fashion designer assignment.

career profile

ø  a.a.s., fashion institute of technology.

ø  bachelor of fashion design.

ø  over six years of applicable experience.

ø  semi-finalist, fit design challenge for mattel s barbie.

ø  lifetime interest in fashion and apparel.

ø  trained eye for effective fashion innovation.

ø  expertise in communications and customer service.

ø  wide-ranging background in design flats, sketching, tailoring and specifications.

ø  skilled in sewing, pattern making and draping.

ø  exposure to both mass market and high-end, exclusive design.

ø  selected for multiple prestigious internships.

ø  proven project manager and coordinator.

ø  notable facilitator and communicator.

ø  well-organized multi-tasker with strong detail orientation.

ø  proficient in advanced business software applications including ms office suite, photoshop cs3 and illustrator cs3.

ø  korean linguist.

professional experience

zac posen, new york, ny                                                                                                     2009 c present

design internship

       selected to perform hand-drawn flat sketching, illustration and rendering.

       coordinate with senior designer in planning and executing work assignments.

 

worth by design, ltd., new york, ny                                                                                           2008 c 2009

design internship

       retained in paid internship to assist illustrator in flat sketching of apparel and accessories.

       facilitated tech pack, presentation board and photo shoot projects.

 

richard chai, new york, ny                                                                                                                    2008

design internship

       tasked to perform flat sketching for resort show.

       gained expertise in fabric/trim sourcing, seasonal research and analysis and trends, shapes and color forecasts.

 

leman company ltd., seoul, korea                                                                                             2004 c 2006

women s apparel designer

       full-time position in design of clothes and accessories for casual department.

       spearheaded comprehensive design process including fitting and commercialization.

       promoted to perform product management and coordinate fashion displays at company retail outlets.

earlier background

during 2002-2003, served as freelance fashion editor, bazaar magazine/korea-kaya media company ltd., and visual merchandising intern, caspi conus, sk networks company, ltd.  in these assignments, built outstanding fashion design, merchandising, styling, market research, trend reporting and journalism skill sets.

 

education/training

fashion institute of technology, state university of new york, new york, ny

associate of applied science, fashion design, 2008

 

sung kyun kwan university, seoul, korea

bachelor of fashion design, 2002

yyyyyy x. yyyyyy        242 west 16^th street, #0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000

(917) 553-9425                                                                                                                       abc@xyz.com

 

 

 

 

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dear                   :

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in an assistant fashion designer capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, i thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include an a.a.s., fashion institute of technology, a bachelor of fashion design, and over six years of international fashion experience.  to complement this background, i possess demonstrated expertise in flat sketching, rendering, illustration, presentation boards, styling, apparel/accessories, market research and product development, as well as strong analytical, problem-solving and managerial capabilities.  as an employee, you will find me to be an enthusiastic and disciplined team player, committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance. 

 

i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your firm, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future to further discuss my areas of experience and expertise that would be a contribution to your organization.

 

 

 

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

 

 

 

 

 

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