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Anika Sharma

Chicago,IL

Summary

Detail-oriented, current student at SAIC, skilled in industrial sewing machine operation, pattern-making, draping and intricate embellishment techniques.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Jewlery & Sewing Assistant

Isaac Couch
Chicago, Illinois
06.2025 - Current
  • Crafted various chainmail jewelry pieces, mastering various different weaves and techniques
  • Assisted on various sewing assignments, utilizing an industrial sewing machine
  • Maintained the workspace and various small tools.s

Teaching Assistant

School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
06.2025 - Current
  • Assisted students in garment construction, operation of sewing machines, and various embellishment techniques.
  • Provided hands-on support with sewing machines.
  • Guided students on sewing techniques and seam finishes.
  • Helped maintain and organize the sewing lab and equipment.

Embellishment Assistant

Janet Medina NYC
San Jose , CA
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Executing various hand beadwork and embellishment techniques, following specific techniques and instructions.
  • Collaborated with the head designer to add beading to accessories such as bracelets and belts.
  • Utilized hand-sewing skills to ensure all accessories were timely executed.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Fashion & Textiles

School of The Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, IL
06-2026

Skills

  • Industrial sewing machine operation
  • Industrial serger operation
  • Industrial overstitch machine operation
  • Pattern-making
  • Garment construction
  • Hand Sewing
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop

Timeline

Jewlery & Sewing Assistant

Isaac Couch
06.2025 - Current

Teaching Assistant

School of the Art Institute of Chicago
06.2025 - Current

Embellishment Assistant

Janet Medina NYC
06.2024 - 08.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Fashion & Textiles

School of The Art Institute of Chicago