1. CHRISTIANA FAITH SALLARD Behance Portfolio: https://www.behance.net/sallard18505fb
Box #1438, 4201 Henry Avenue | Philadelphia | PA| 19144 | Cell: 856-304-0875 | Email: sallard1852@mail.philau.edu
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position in retail utilizing skills in fashion, communication, collaboration, and design.
EDUCATION: PHILADELPHIA UNIVERSITY, Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor of Science, Fashion Design
Graduation: May 2017
GPA: 3.74, Dean’s List: Fall 2014
BURLINGTON COUNTY COLLEGE, Pemberton, NJ
Associate of Science, Liberal Arts (2012 – 2015)
GPA: 3.74, Dean’s List: Fall 2012 - Spring 2014
EXPERIENCE: CHRISTIANA’S JEWELRY SHOPPE, FAITHFUL INSPIRATIONS January 2007 - Present
Owner/Designer
 Designed handmade jewelry pieces, stationery,and other handmade items, prototyped and
illustrated designs and templates, managed and budgeted purchase of materials to create
products.Also collaborated with customers to create customjewelry designs.
 Was commissioned and collaborated with a bride to make custom-designed jewelry for her
eight bridesmaids. Was commissioned to make a set of bridal jewelry for anotherbride.
 Planned and oversaw my own open house and raffle and sold over $200 of merchandise.
NEW YORK FASHION WEEK VOLUNTEER, Manhattan,NY February 2015
Dresser
 Worked closely with seven designers and teams of other dressers overthree days handling 10-
20 garments per designer to prepare the garments for the runway show in a very time-sensitive
environment.
 Responsibilities included steaming and pressing garments, communicating with the designer to
finalize lineups, organizing and putting their looks in order backstage, preparing, dressing and
making sure the models got out to the runway in a timely manner, doing changes backstage
during the runway shows,communicating with producer’s assistants,and organizing and
directing teams of dressers when needed.
DAVID’S BRIDAL, Maple Shade, NJ May 2013 - June 2014
Customer Service Representative
 Greeted customers,responded to telephone calls, maintained customer registries and records,
scheduled and confirmed customer appointments,listened to customers to compile a initial
profile of what they were looking for, paired customers with stylists,assisted customers at the
register, processed incoming merchandise paperwork and verified order pickups, and supported
other employees.
 Earned an increase in pay as a result of demonstrating a strong work ethic and value to the
company.
SKILLS:
 Artistic, experience with multiple 2-D and 3-D mediums
 Experience with Social Media sites (Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Wordpress,Twitter,
Google+)
 Experience with Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop,InDesign,and Illustrator
 Extensive experience with Microsoft Word, Publisher, PowerPoint, working knowledge of
Microsoft Excel (Versions 2003, 2010)
AWARDS & ACTIVITIES:
Styleline, Staff Writer, Freelance Blogger, Publication Contributor, Fall 2014 - Present
Member, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Spring 2013 – Present
Achievement Award, Burlington County College, Spring 2014
Junior Statesmen of America, Graphic Designer in Residence, Chapter Historian, Winter Congress
Bill Team Presenter, Fall 2012 – Spring 2014