Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Interests
Cub Scouts committee member
Timeline
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Laurel Donkervoet

Artist/Household Manager
Mandeville,LA
Laurel Donkervoet

Summary

Highly passionate about art, design and the creative process. worked in both the design and retail side of apparel. Currently painting for various art markets and commissions, while raising three children, managing a household and participating in various other commitments and volunteer opportunities.

Overview

16
years of professional experience
4
years of post-secondary education
1
Certification

Work History

Eddie Bauer
Seattle, Washington

Assistant Designer
11.2010 - 11.2011

Job overview

  • Highly skilled using hand drawing, Sketch Up and Illustrator to develop concept boards.
  • Teamed on development of inspiration boards, sample material collections and color selection for upcoming product design.
  • Documented forecasted trends for upcoming season and worked with buyers to acquire appropriate materials for manufacture.
  • Studied and anticipated design trend changes in outerwear.

Etsy Shop
Mandeville, Louisiana

Artist
01.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
  • Created custom drawings and paintings using watercolor on paper or acrylic on canvas.
  • Participated in local art markets.
  • Created outdoor as well as indoor murals.

Hollister.Co
Seattle, Washington

Assistant Manager
11.2008 - 11.2009

Job overview

  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Made hiring recommendations to increase company's productivity and profitability with quality workers.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.

Luly Yang
Seattle, Washington

Internship Student
09.2007 - 06.2008

Job overview

  • Assisted in development of new materials for design projects.
  • Assisted in procurement of goods for fashion show swag bags.
  • Assisted in fashion show dressings and fittings.


Education

Seattle Pacific University
, Seattle, WA

Bachelor of Arts from Fashion Design
09.2004 - 06.2008

University Overview

Designer in the first SPU Fashion Show

Skills

Fashion design

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Certification

Superior score on The Farnsworth Munsell 100 Hue Test

Interests

Time with my family, going for long walks, Volunteering at my children's schools, sewing, and rearranging my furniture!

Cub Scouts committee member

Advancements Chair.

Timeline

Artist

Etsy Shop
01.2021 - Current

Assistant Designer

Eddie Bauer
11.2010 - 11.2011

Superior score on The Farnsworth Munsell 100 Hue Test

11-2010

Assistant Manager

Hollister.Co
11.2008 - 11.2009

Internship Student

Luly Yang
09.2007 - 06.2008

Seattle Pacific University

Bachelor of Arts from Fashion Design
09.2004 - 06.2008
Laurel DonkervoetArtist/Household Manager