2. Personal Philosophy
I believe that fashion is not about the designer but the
consumer. Everyone deserves to be happy in their skin,
love themselves, and have the confidence to face the
challenges they will have in life. Everyone is different and
although there may be many similarities in styles, no one
choice is correct. That should be celebrated.
3. Lovely in Lace
Inspired by film noir, the femme fatale, and art deco, I created a collection of separates from idea through finish,
including sketches, technical flats, tech packs, and digital patterns.
6. Edwardian Butterfly
Challenge: Creation of a garment based on the opera Madama Butterfly with a budget of $10. Inspiration was drawn
from Japanese and English cultures during the opera’s time period.
7. Edwardian Butterfly
Solution: Dress was fabricated from a vintage damask tablecloth purchased at St. Vincent de Paul thrift store. The
dress was featured in the St. Vincent de Paul charity benefit fashion show.
8. Costume Millinery
While employed with a regional costume company, I created hats, character hoods, and costumes for local high
school theatrical productions for main and iconic fairytale creatures Shrek the Musical and Mulan the Musical.
9. Costume Millinery
Sourced material, created flat patterns, conducted fittings, constructed costumes. Materials included fabric, wire,
and buckram. Basic wig care and construction were also learned during this time.
10. Steampunk Costume
Beyond character costumes and millinery, I created this Victorian era steampunk costume. It included a long jacket,
bustier, and skirt.
11. Ice Queen
Inspired by Elsa from Frozen, this costume was created for a comic convention. The challenge was creating a
costume to allow movement in a heavily trafficked convention, yet stay true to the original concept.
12. The “Rare” White Peacock
Inspired by the unique and unexpected beauty of the white peacock, I created a plus size cocktail dress to celebrate
the unexpected beauty of the full figured woman.
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13. The “Rare” White Peacock
Using a flatbed knitting machine and synthetic yarns, I created a dress from fabric development through to pattern
creation and construction. The knitted fringe details were created to look like hanging peacock feathers.
14. Unforgettable
A bridal collection designed with the average size woman in mind and based on nature fantasy. Taking a modern
view by including long dresses, separates and a suit, meant to encourage body positivity and diversity of all brides.
15. Unforgettable
This collection includes color and diverse styles for the first time bride, a second walk down the isle, or the bride who
does not want a dress. The crowning piece is the bridal pantsuit with a long, detachable train.
16. Extra Curricular
Resident Advisor
Supervised over 60+ college freshmen
Execute programs to educate or socialize residents
Document incidents
Promote safe and healthy lifestyles
DAAP Tribunal - President
Lead meetings
Research group activities
Spearhead committee activities
DAAP Ambassador
Lead tours to prospective students and parents
Assist in special events
Answer questions about the building or majors
Education
University of Cincinnati - Class of 2015
College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning
Bachelor of Science: Fashion Design
William Mason High School - Class of 2009
Graduated with Honors
Qualifications
Design
Pattern Making, Design Construction, Flat Sketching,
Fashion Illustration, Fashion Forcasting,
Trend Development
Computer
Adobe Suite Software Including: Illustrator,
Photoshop, InDesign
Microsoft Office Including: Word, Excel, Powerpoint
Work History
Costume Castle January 2014 - Present
Seamstress
Create costumes and hats for theater productions
Assist in costume alterations
Respond to questions about wig care and construction
Pull costumes for walk-in customers
Learn inventory of 120,000+ costumes
Respond to customers’ needs
Answer phone calls
Kings Island Summer 2007 - Spring 2012
Costumer
Construct costumes for live entertainment shows
Organize 500+ costumes for weekend operations
Wash, dry and set out all costumes for shows
Head Dresser/ Stage Technician
Maintain and repair costumes
Assist ice skaters in quick changes
Organize backstage area for most effective traffic flow
Supervised and prioritized repairs
totes ISOTONER Summer 2011
Color Specialist
Compare lap dip samples from factories to standard
Email comments on lab dips to offices in Hong Kong
Catalog line for designers’ ease
Prepare samples for presentations
