Sofie Fernandez
New York City,NY
Summary
Fashion design and marketing student specializing in sportswear. Passionately skilled in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, illustration, draping, and garment construction. Supported by retail and merchandising experience that strengthens my understanding of consumer behavior, product fit, and brand presentation. Eager to be directly involved in the design process and contribute creative and technical work to a design or product development team.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Dance Instructor/Special Events Coordinator
Bella Ballerina
Longwood, Florida
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Organized recital costumes and performance looks, acquiring deep knowledge of movement-friendly garments alongside cohesive and creative designs.
- Focused on visual concepts for performances, translating color palettes, styling, and choreography to the stage.
- Implemented cohesive aesthetics throughout events and performances, strengthening brand-aligned presentation, and creative direction skills.
- Enhanced customer service skills through client communication and class organization.
- Organized studio events that applied production skills and aesthetic understanding.
Sales Associate
Plato's Closet
Longwood, Florida
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Assessed incoming garments for style relevance, brand value, fabrication, and condition, strengthening trend forecasting and quality skills.
- Evaluated the daily product assortment, developing an understanding of relevant markets and styles.
- Offered styling and product recommendations to customers based on color, fit, and style.
- Gained hands-on experience in handling displays and merchandising appeal.
- Operated POS transactions in high-volume, fast-paced environments.
- Managed floor inventory flow to maintain seasonal trends, and cater to customer attraction.
Front Desk Agent
SoulCycle
New York, New York
09.2024 - 12.2025
- Coordinated retail sales of branded activewear, strengthening expertise in performance fabrics, and fit.
- Provided insight on retail needs, such as color, fit, and function.
- Managed and supported high-volume check-ins and front-of-house operations.
- Ensured the brand atmosphere was maintained throughout customer interactions and studio presentations, strengthening lifestyle branding and brand identity skills.
Education
Associate of Arts - Fashion Design
Fashion Institute of Technology
New York (City), NY12-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Advertising and Marketing Communications
Fashion Institute of Technology
New York (City), NY12-2027
Skills
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Technical flats
- Tech packs and specing
- Illustration and rendering
- Garment construction
- Draping
- Patternmaking
- Textile knowledge
- Collection development
- Market research
- Visual merchandising
- Communication
- Customer service
- Time management
- Organization
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Tagalog
Full Professional
Timeline
Front Desk Agent
SoulCycle
09.2024 - 12.2025
Sales Associate
Plato's Closet
06.2023 - 12.2023
Dance Instructor/Special Events Coordinator
Bella Ballerina
08.2022 - 01.2023
Associate of Arts - Fashion Design
Fashion Institute of Technology
Associate of Applied Science - Advertising and Marketing Communications
Fashion Institute of Technology