Adobe Illustrator
Ava Blankemeyer
Designer
London,United Kingdom
Summary
Creative and innovative Fashion Designer offering a 4-year background in fashion design, illustration, & production. Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, & Premiere with passion for creating niche fashion. Eager to apply my Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design in the field of designer clothes, bringing excellent knowledge of pattern drafting, production processes and specific consumer trends.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Clothing Designer
Self-Employed
Dallas, TX
2018.08 - Current
- Followed market trends and research to establish innovative product offerings for consumers.
- Designed sampling displays to enhance consumer interest.
- Sketched artistic and fresh designs for consideration.
- Worked with photographers and stylists to showcase products for optimal visibility.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Accessorized clothing for photo shoots according to brand-specific guidelines.
- Designed seasonal styles according to upcoming trends and popular color palettes.
Gallery Host
Dallas Museum Of Art
Dallas, TX
2020.05 - 2020.08
- Investigated guest challenges and sources of dissatisfaction to offer timely resolution.
- Maintained consistent positive customer feedback.
- Greeted guests upon arrival and offered assistance.
Retail Sales Associate
GameStop
Dallas, Texas
2019.05 - 2019.08
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
- Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change and storing coupons.
- Issued receipts and processed refunds, credits or exchanges.
- Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
- Provided accurate information about promotions, customer programs and products, helping drive high customer retention.
Education
High School Diploma -
Booker T Washington Spva Magnet
Dallas, TX 2014.08 - 2018.05
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design
University of East London
London, United Kingdom 2020.08 - Current
Skills
Pattern making
Garment construction
Apparel Design
Time management
Sewing
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Embroidery Digitsing Software Proficiency
Airbrushing
Silkscreen Printing
Creatively Collaborative
Embroidering
Repurposing Recycled Clothing
Drafting Designs with Sketchbooks
Accomplishments
- Modeled for Drop Dead 2021
- Had an art piece displayed in Dallas Museum of Art 2018
- Hosted several art and fashion galleries
Software
Hatch Embroidery Digitiser
SewArt
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Premiere
Procreate
Microsoft Office Suite
Silhouette Studio
Timeline
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design
University of East London
2020.08 - Current
Gallery Host
Dallas Museum Of Art
2020.05 - 2020.08
Retail Sales Associate
GameStop
2019.05 - 2019.08
Clothing Designer
Self-Employed
2018.08 - Current
High School Diploma -
Booker T Washington Spva Magnet
2014.08 - 2018.05