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Mia Karol

Summary

I am a current sophomore fashion design student at Marist College and I am looking for future internship and job opportunities. I am currently a Sewing Studio Tech Assistant at Marist college, where I service all of the machines and equipment in the Fashion Design sewing studios. I was very active in my high school art program helping underclassmen build sustained AP portfolios, develop project ideas, and help with their college application process. I have also enjoyed many years of mentoring young dancers as a pre-professional ballet company dancer and participating in Q & A sessions at shows with inner-city youth. I bring my prior knowledge in sewing from my high school textile classes, years of volunteering to help execute costumes for school plays, ballet productions, and academic competitions as an asset. I am also skilled in adobe creative suite programs. I am very invested and hard-working, patient with others, and I possess a friendly and welcoming demeanor. After experiencing my first year at college, I have increased and added a new variety of skills I am ready to put to good use in the industry. I am also currently enrolled in an Excel class where I will get certified in the application at the end of the semester.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Sewing Studio Tech Assistant

Marist College Fashion Program
01.2024 - Current
  • Service all of the machines and sewing equipment in all 4 of the Fashion Design sewing studios
  • Fix all types of industrial sewing, sergers, overlock, and button machines
  • Fix irons and dress forms when they break
  • Making and replacing ironing board mats
  • Restocking all supplies and maintaining organization of the student supply storage closet
  • Restocking fabrics and pattern paper to student use rolls

Fashion Design Studio Techniques Sewing Class TA

Marist College
08.2023 - 12.2023

• Freshman sewing class teacher's assistant 12hrs/week

• Outside of class office hours for tutoring 3 times per week

• Always available for extra hours to meet to help accommodate for student's schedules

• Helps with demonstrations and pre-demo setup

• Pattern drafter and modifier for class projects

Backstage Crew

Hudson Valley Sustainable Fashion Week
09.2023 - 09.2023

• Backstage Helper and Model Dresser

• Event Venue and After Party Decorator

• Runway Decorator

• Helped guide guests around event and answer questions

Ralph Lauren Fabric Donation Sorter and Inventory

Marist College
09.2023 - 09.2023

Ralph Lauren Fabric Donation Sorter and Inventory Coordinator

• Took inventory of hundreds of fabrics donated to Marist College

• Head Manager for one of the days directing the other workers

• Sorted all Fabrics by type

• Swatch Cutter

• Yardage Measurer

• Inventory Book Recorder

Bakery Clerk/Cashier

Nicolo's Italian Bakery & Deli
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Cashier
  • Maintained tidy and organized work area to comply with cleanliness standards
  • Checked expiration dates and rotated products to verify freshness and avoid spoilage
  • Arranged bakery displays to showcase fresh baked goods and most popular products
  • Bakery goods food runner
  • Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items

Dresser

Marist College
05.2023 - 05.2023
  • Silver Needle Runway Marist College fashion show backstage dresser
  • Steamed and pressed garments prior to runway shows.
  • Maintained positive, professional attitude during long hours
  • Tracked all clothing and accessories used in runway show
  • Fitted models with outfits as per designer specifications

Model

Marist College
05.2023 - 05.2023

Marist College Virtual Silver Needle Runway shoot model

Volunteer Docent

Rutherford High School
10.2022 - 10.2022

Docent for Rutherford High School curriculum night for the arts program explaining classes and their curriculum including,

• AP Studio Art, AP Art History, Drawing and Design 1-2, Painting, Studio Art, Art By Computer Design, Photography 1-2, Ceramics 1-3

Mentor Volunteer

Garden State Ballet
09.2017 - 06.2022

Mentor to younger students at Garden State Ballet youth company group during years of study

Dance Company Member

Garden State Ballet
09.2011 - 06.2022

• Member of Traveling Youth Ballet Dance Company

• Advanced Level Youth Company Dancer

• 12 years in a traveling youth ballet company

• Mentor to younger students

• Performances for retirement communities and inner-city schools

• Participated in Q&A sessions with inner-city youth after performances

Student Art Show Volunteer

Rutherford High School
05.2019 - 05.2022

Volunteer in setting up and taking down the High School art show every year

• Execution

• Set Up

• Break Down

Student Mentor

Rutherford High School
09.2021 - 04.2022

High School AP Studio Art Student Mentor

• Talked to students about building portfolios and developing project inspiration and themes after taking the class the year prior

• AP Sustained Investigation Portfolio and College Application Portfolio process knowledge

Golf Caddy

Forest Hill Field Club
06.2020 - 08.2020

• Carrying Clubs

• Measuring Yardage Distance

• Cleaning Clubs and Golf Balls

• Fixing Greens

• Replacing Flags

• Fixing Sand Traps

Education

No Degree - Fashion Design

Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY
06.2026

High School Diploma -

Rutherford High School
Rutherford, NJ
06.2022

Skills

    Fashion Design

    Sewing Training, Industrial Sewing Machine Training, Pattern Drafting, Pattern Design, Digital Flat Design

    Studio Art Training, Color theory Training, Illustration, Graphic Design

    Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, ProCreate

    Sourcing, Branding, Fashion styling

    Communication skills, Public speaking

    Good Under Pressure

    Perfectionist

    Hard Working

    Motivator

    Patient

    Active Listener

  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Project and Event Planning
  • Problem-Solving

Clubs and Organizations

Marist Fashion Inc.

September 2022 to Present

Marist College Fashion Club


Marist Ethical Fashion Initiative

September 2022 to Present

Marist College fashion club dedicated to spreading the importance of sustainable and ethical fashion


Marist Runway Perspectives

Event Coordinator and Sewing Liaison

December 2023 to Present

New club at Marist College for underclassman to be able to design and present their own garments at the end of the year before their senior collection

Timeline

Sewing Studio Tech Assistant

Marist College Fashion Program
01.2024 - Current

Backstage Crew

Hudson Valley Sustainable Fashion Week
09.2023 - 09.2023

Ralph Lauren Fabric Donation Sorter and Inventory

Marist College
09.2023 - 09.2023

Fashion Design Studio Techniques Sewing Class TA

Marist College
08.2023 - 12.2023

Bakery Clerk/Cashier

Nicolo's Italian Bakery & Deli
06.2023 - 08.2023

Dresser

Marist College
05.2023 - 05.2023

Model

Marist College
05.2023 - 05.2023

Volunteer Docent

Rutherford High School
10.2022 - 10.2022

Student Mentor

Rutherford High School
09.2021 - 04.2022

Golf Caddy

Forest Hill Field Club
06.2020 - 08.2020

Student Art Show Volunteer

Rutherford High School
05.2019 - 05.2022

Mentor Volunteer

Garden State Ballet
09.2017 - 06.2022

Dance Company Member

Garden State Ballet
09.2011 - 06.2022

No Degree - Fashion Design

Marist College

High School Diploma -

Rutherford High School
Mia Karol