Resume for Mary Jane Murphy-Bowne

1. Mary Jane Murphy-Bowne
24 Fostertown Lane
Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
(856)223-0263
mary_murphybowne@fitnyc.edu
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York
Bachelor of Science degree, May 2010 in Textile Development and Marketing, GPA 3.97/4.0 Summa Cum Laude
• Independent Study Project: Development of two sweaters from concept through construction.
• Nominated Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and Departmental Award of Honor.
• Technical Design/Fit Director on the Product Development Team for the Senior Denim Project.
• Participated in Color Marketing Group Student Day, April 2010. Completed Farnswoth-Munsell 100 Hue Test.
• Received Clinton Global Initiative Sustainability Award, May 2010.
• AATCC Member
Burlington County College
Associate Applied Science degree, May 2007 in Fashion Design, GPA 3.98/4.0
• Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
• Outstanding Academic Achievement Award 2006-2007
• Critic’s and People’s Choice Award for Romantic Poets Collection, April 2006
• Critic’s Choice Award for Options Collection, April 2007
• Original Garment Design displayed at the International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA) Design Exhibition, November 2006 and
2007
• Assistant Student Producer for Student Fashion Show 2007
The Pennsylvania State University
Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Nutrition
Experience
Polo Ralph Lauren, New York, NY June 2009 – August 2009
Design Intern
• Organized sweater library for men’s full fashion seasonal concept and vintage knits.
• Assisted with pattern preparation.
• Organized line development records according to department standards.
• Observed fittings and line planning meetings.
• Participated in yarn sales presentations.
• Gathered yarn needed by the sample maker.
• Delivered samples to other departments as needed.
• Developed filing system for fashion illustrations used for inspiration.
• Observed line development rigging for Summer 2010 season.
Walish Gooshe, Philadelphia, PA November 2007 – May 2008
Sample Maker/Fashion Design Intern for women’s ready-to-wear company
• Altered and graded patterns to meet customized requirements.
• Assisted pattern maker.
• Constructed samples, special orders, and runway garments.
• Processed store orders.
• Measured models and customers to ensure fit.
• Set up studio displays.
• Assisted as dresser for fashion show.
• Hired as a sample maker after completing the internship.
Clinical Dietitian, Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey February 1988 – Present
Virtua Health, The Cooper Health System, Temple University Hospital, Mercy Catholic Medical Center, Geisinger Medical Center
Skills
• Technical Skills: warp and weft knit and woven fabric analysis; garment spec development; experience with the 7 cut linker;
understanding of the role of fibers and yarn in the design of textile products, commercial textile dyeing and finishing methods, costing
procedures, quality assurance, and global sourcing issues; experienced in providing group and individual education, and ensuring customer
satisfaction.
• Design Skills: collection development, color story development, flat pattern drafting, and garment construction.
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Word and Excel, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, Ned Graphics Fashion Studio, M1 for Stoll.