OLIVIA COUSEY

Created a brand to promote and sell tote bags called Toteallybad through an Instagram page

Taught myself how to draft patterns and sew

Learned the necessary skills and techniques needed to work with a variety of fabrics and materials

Developed a personal design process influenced by industry standards

Designed and produced capsule collection of bags for a student-lead film

Worked with director to develop a cohesive story to present accessories

Cast and styled models

Managed team and production of film shoot

Acted as leader of front-of-house staff responsible for team coordination and assigning daily tasks

Trained new hostesses on customer service best practices and restaurant policies to maintain high standards of service and brand image

Accommodated special seating requests for guests to enhance dining experience

Maintained strong communication between front-of-house and back-of-house staff members throughout service

Worked directly with head chef to accurately write and print updated menus on daily basis

Completed given daily goals alongside team through communication and personal time management

Maintained inventory and product quality control

Completed hands-on work requiring focus and precision whilst multitasking

Learned new technical skills and applied them quickly

Operated necessary machinery (sewing machine, hydraulic press, skiver, strap cutter)

Designed and manufactured a tote bag for the brand, introducing a new kind of product to sell to costumer base

Worked with manufacturers to bring into production

Collaborated with team members to refine design and quality

Provided creative direction for product advertisement and marketing through social media

Developed a small collection of accessories for menswear clothing collection presented at SCAD Atlanta fashion show

Collected necessary information through research development and close collaboration with student designer

Designed multiple bags through prototyping and refinement

Styled and collaborated on promotional photoshoot and film shoot for collection