Marie Spruance
Jos. A. Bank
West Chester,OH
3
years of professional experience
Miami University graduate as of May 2026. Enjoys working with historical textile preservation as well as creating historical garments to educate the public about the past. Has strong skills in collaborative and solo work. Experience in fashion and history.
Work History
Tailor
2 Months- Works to improve customers' self-esteem by creating better better-fitting garments
- Mastery of blind stitch, overlock, and industrial machines
- Tedious attention to detail in garments to create efficient and well constructed results
Intern and Tour Guide
1 Year 5 Months- Gave frequent tours and planned events
- Developed a mini exhibit based around a historic pattern from the Association’s archive, researched the pattern, created a mock up of a blouse from the pattern, and gave multiple lectures on her work
Archival Organizational Intern
3 Months- Gained skills in Past Perfect archival technology
- Cataloged over 100 garments and other historical fashion accessories.
Education
Honors History and Fashion Design
- Strong four years of developing skills in history and fashion design. She learned to analyze fashion history and mastered skills in recreating historical garments
- Graduating with an honors diploma in history and with a degree in fashion design
- GPA: top 2% GPA in class
High School Graduate
Marie graduated with honors from Lakota West High school
Skills
Preserving Textiles
Recreating and Constructing Garments
Drafting Patterns
Knowledge of textiles and their applications
Relevant Historical knowledge
Fabric Sourcing Techniques
Timeline
Tailor
Jos. A. Bank
06.2026 - CurrentRead More
Intern and Tour Guide
Oxford Museum Association
05.2024 - 10.2025Read More
Archival Organizational Intern
Heritage Village Museum
05.2023 - 08.2023Read More
Lakota West
High School Graduate
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Miami University
Honors History and Fashion Design
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Organization Positions
Miami University History Association - Co-Reviver as of 2023, Vice President
- Established opportunities for engaging meetings through networking
- Created well researched educational presentations to spark engagement
Miami University Fashion and Design - Selected Designer and Senior Collaborative Designer
- Designed and constructed an original fashion line for a runway
- Worked with other designers to create a cohesive collection for the show