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Kennedy Hernandez

Brooklyn

Summary

Creative Stylist with a distinguished history of customer satisfaction and success. Proven to maintain relationships with clients and keep clean and organized workspaces. As a senior majoring in Apparel Design, I am eager to leverage my creative skills and passion for fashion in a dynamic internship role within the industry. I am seeking an opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking fashion company where I can further develop my design abilities, gain hands-on experience, and learn from seasoned professionals.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Fashion Show Designer

RUNWAY
01.2025 - 04.2025
  • Managed multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
  • Analyzed user behavior and feedback to optimize design and user experience.
  • Streamlined design processes, resulting in increased efficiency and faster project completion times.
  • Designed eye-catching promotional materials, driving increased event attendance and participation rates.
  • Created sketches and technical drawings to present design concepts to clients.
  • Identified design requirements for each project.
  • Collaborated with senior management to develop, review and finalize design concepts.

Fashion Show Production Stylist Coordinator

RUNWAY
01.2024 - 04.2024
  • Assisting senior designers in conceptualizing and developing seasonal collections
  • Conducted research on emerging trends, fabrics, and color palettes
  • Created technical drawings, flat sketches, and mood boards for presentations
  • Collaborated with pattern makers and sample sewers to bring designs to life
  • Contributed to fittings and made necessary adjustments to prototypes.

Retail Sales Associate

Tillys
06.2020 - 08.2021
  • Provided exceptional customer service, assisting clients with styling and product selection
  • Maintained visual merchandising standards to showcase products effectively
  • Processed transactions accurately and efficiently using POS systems
  • Monitored inventory levels and restocked merchandise as needed
  • Participated in in-store events and promotions to drive sales and enhance brand awareness.

Education

Degree - Apparel Design

Buffalo State University

Skills

    Works with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop & Illustrator)

    Skilled in hand sketching and technical illustrative drawing
    Knowledgeable in garment construction techniques and pattern drafting
    Strong understanding of textiles and fabric properties
    Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
    Detail-oriented with an eye for design aesthetics
    Familiar with fashion trends and market analysis
    Teamwork and Collaboration

    Product Knowledge

    Creative Thinking

Projects

  • RUNWAY 2024 - Model Stylist for the RUNWAY campaign Fall 2023 semester.
  • Freelance photography and editing from August 2023 - Current.
  • Modeled for Buffalo Fashion Week Fall 2023 NYFW.
  • Modeled in the Buffalo State University fashion show in Spring 2022 as well as a freelance model for other shoots on campus.
  • Stylist and photographer for a social media influencer brand collab. @racy.usa @krispy.kam
  • Model and stylist for a vintage thrift shop @viaprincessa located in Lockport, NY.

Interests

Fashion Photography

Styling

Traveling

Tooth Gems

Vintage Runway Fashion

Timeline

Fashion Show Designer

RUNWAY
01.2025 - 04.2025

Fashion Show Production Stylist Coordinator

RUNWAY
01.2024 - 04.2024

Retail Sales Associate

Tillys
06.2020 - 08.2021

Degree - Apparel Design

Buffalo State University
Kennedy Hernandez