ADESOLA ADU
Houston,TX
Summary
Dynamic Fashion Designer with a track record of blending creative vision and garment construction to deliver compelling product lines. Excelled at Wemi Fashions by spearheading design projects and collaborating closely with textile experts, significantly enhancing consumer engagement. Skilled in pattern making and known for exceptional organizational abilities, consistently meeting market needs with innovative designs.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Fashion Designer
Wemi Fashions
02.2015 - Current
- Clearly communicated design revisions to members of fashion design team.
- Sketched artistic and fresh designs for consideration.
- Designed sampling displays to enhance consumer interest.
- Collaborated with textile designers, pattern-makers and sample makers to bring designs to life and meet target market needs.
Fashion Design Intern
Daniel Fashions
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Planned special fashion events, invited guests and contacted media outlets.
- Assisted designers at fashion photo shoots, tracking accessories and dressing models.
- Provided administrative support and pitched in to help with special projects whenever needed.
- Managed approximately 35 incoming calls, emails and faxes per day from customers .
Textile Design Teacher
Federal Government Of Nigeria
01.2008 - 02.2015
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Boosted cultural awareness and the Textile Design students won the first prize at the 2012 National Cultural Day Competition Program.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
Garment Making Teacher
Federal Government Of Nigeria
03.2006 - 02.2015
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Produced 100 percent good result in 2014 NABTEB Garment Making examination.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Fashion Design
Houston Community College
Houston, TX08-2023
Postgraduate Diploma - Teacher Education
University of Ibadan.
Ibadan, Nigeria12-2006
Master of Science - Agricultural Extension & Rural Development
University of Ibadan
Ibadan, Nigeria05-1998
Bachelor of Science - Home Economics
Obafemi Awolowo University
Ile-Ife, Nigeria09-1990
Skills
- Creative vision
- Pattern making
- Garment construction
- Product line development
- Costume design
- Textile Design
Timeline
Fashion Design Intern
Daniel Fashions
09.2022 - 12.2022
Fashion Designer
Wemi Fashions
02.2015 - Current
Textile Design Teacher
Federal Government Of Nigeria
01.2008 - 02.2015
Garment Making Teacher
Federal Government Of Nigeria
03.2006 - 02.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Fashion Design
Houston Community College
Postgraduate Diploma - Teacher Education
University of Ibadan.
Master of Science - Agricultural Extension & Rural Development
University of Ibadan
Bachelor of Science - Home Economics
Obafemi Awolowo University