b'Fashion Designer Resume Sample\nMARIA ATKINSON\n736 Mike Shapiro Drive \xe2\x80\xa2 Clinton, MD 66633 \xe2\x80\xa2 (001) 910-4109 \xe2\x80\xa2 Email\nCAREER OBJECTIVE\nTo work for Haute Couture as a Fashion Designer. Utilizing imaginative and\ncreativite ideas as well as knowledge of current fashion trends in order to create\nnovel clothing items.\nSUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Over two years of experience as a Fashion Designer\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Highly skilled in designing both apparel and textiles\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Hands on experience in providing clothing guidance and support for high end\nfashion and official wear\n\xe2\x80\xa2 In depth knowledge of previous styles and current trends along with\nproficiency in fashion history\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Able to use computer programs for the creation of designs\nSPECIAL SKILLS\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Strong team player with excellent communication skills\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Able to meet deadlines\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Profound ability to follow and understand trends\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Knowledge of silhouettes, fabrication and sewing machines\nKEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Designed a complex wardrobe for the play based on Phantom of the Opera\nrunning at Auditorium\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Wrote a paper on the past, present and future of the American fashion\nindustry published in Fashionista of March 2011\nFASHION DESIGNING EXPERIENCE\nCatwalk \xe2\x80\x93 Clinton, MD\nFashion Designer\n\nSeptember 2010 \xe2\x80\x93 Present\n\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Develop and design fashion collections\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Work with the stitching staff to ensure design protocols are being followed\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Create graphic designs for store display\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Develop design schedules for team members\n\n\x0c\xe2\x80\xa2 Assist in styling of garments at photo sessions and shoots\n\nEDUCATION\nMaryland State University \xe2\x80\x93 Clinton, MD\nBachelor of Fine Arts \xe2\x80\x93 2009\nMajor: Fashion Design\nGPA: 3.6'