DIANA SMITH

Edited technical apparel drawings utilizing Adobe Illustrator. Edited current collection overview utilizing Adobe InDesign. Examined prototypes for workmanship and measured and maintained measuring charts. Prepared minor repairs on damaged returns. Organized and tidied up the atelier. Assisted with set-up and tear down of Expos.

• Scouted and contacted potential clients • Analyzed the market and competition to develop individual marketing strategies • Developed sales strategies in close collaboration with business owners

• Gained hands on experience of daily operational tasks and procedures • Customize shoppers experience to best meet their specific needs • Assist customers with styling and educate them about fit and sizing

Utilize PDS, Illustrator, and Photoshop daily to develop and evolve high quality tech packs and technical sketches from the initial design stage through final production. Critically review prototypes and samples for issues and work with sample makers and technical design lead to establish production friendly construction. Track, measure, and evaluate prototypes and fit samples in preparation for fit and design meetings.

• Plan events to create awareness and promote ticket sales for the fashion show • Coordinate the development of promotional windows and distribution of marketing materials • Obtain sponsorship for in-kind food donations

• Encouraged young adults with developmental disabilities to overcome personal barriers • Built trust in order to foster achievement of long term goals • Engaged individuals in meaningful experiences within their community to build interpersonal skills

• Communicate with management to maintain load quality and improve loading efficiency • Correspond with drivers about package load to optimize the delivery process