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Connor Gable

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Dynamic illustrator with a distinctive style that merges fashion figure drawing with art. Proven ability to conceptualize diverse projects, from exploring the silhouettes of clothing, addressing social issues, and adapting to cold environments. Core competencies include creativity in visual storytelling and a pulling themes from popular culture. Aiming to push artistic boundaries while engaging audiences through impactful imagery.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Product Development Administrative Assistant (Color Department)

Dick's Sporting Goods
Coraopolis, PA
09.2024 - 12.2024
  • Mastery of color evaluation tools: Data color light booth and Spectro 1000 benchtop spectrophotometer.
  • Comprehension of how a light source affects color consistency, and its importance in evaluating supply chain samples.
  • I worked in the Color Department to organize and file lab dips and bulk orders from dye and fabric mills.
  • Responsible for the organization and data entry of the DSG brand, along with its vertical brands: VRST, Walter Hagen, Calia, and Alpine Design.
  • Accurate data entry in Dick's internal PLM system, as well as FlexPLM.

Intern

William Frederick Clothing
Cleveland, OH
09.2023 - 04.2024
  • Collaborated with owner and other interns on fabric choice, garment pricing, photoshoots, and cosmetic merchandising decisions.
  • Designed potential new garments through sketching and group collaboration.

Study Abroad

Hong Kong Polytechnic Institute
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Studio class based on advanced sewing techniques.
  • Basis of Knitwear structure and introduction to digital knitting programs (continued in Kent).
  • Textile class involving application with tie dye, screen printing, laser printing, and heat transfer printing.

Study Abroad

Kent State Florence
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Intensive studio course with an emphasis on traditional patternmaking and design/collection development through sketching and technical flats.

Salesperson

Nordstrom
Pittsburgh, PA
06.2022 - 09.2022
  • Worked independently as sole salesperson in newly - launched 'At Home' department.
  • Routinely met sales goals, even with decreased foot traffic due to Covid -19.
  • Supported other departments within the store when understaffed.

Salesperson

Franklin & Mercer/Specialized Menswear
Pittsburgh, PA
06.2019 - 09.2019
  • Worked for the sole proprietor, often independently from open to close.
  • Served customers, managed cash register and sales, kept merchandise well organized, assisted with layout and inventory.
  • Gained knowledge regarding high quality denim, specifically raw denim.
  • Experienced the ins and outs of running a small business and what it means to keep customers engaged with the store and product.

Education

BA - Fashion Design

Kent State University
01.2024

Study Abroad -

Hong Kong Polytechnic University
04.2023

Study Abroad -

Kent State
12.2022

Skills

  • FlexPLM
  • Sketching
  • Customer service
  • Traditional patternmaking
  • Design development
  • Technical flats
  • Digital knitting program
  • Illustration
  • Concept development
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Lightroom
  • Sewing

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Product Development Administrative Assistant (Color Department)

Dick's Sporting Goods
09.2024 - 12.2024

Intern

William Frederick Clothing
09.2023 - 04.2024

Study Abroad

Hong Kong Polytechnic Institute
01.2023 - 05.2023

Study Abroad

Kent State Florence
09.2022 - 12.2022

Salesperson

Nordstrom
06.2022 - 09.2022

Salesperson

Franklin & Mercer/Specialized Menswear
06.2019 - 09.2019

BA - Fashion Design

Kent State University

Study Abroad -

Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Study Abroad -

Kent State

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