Vera De Fehr

• Selected fabrics, patterns and trims to use in final designs and meet desired aesthetics and quality standards.
• Conducted fittings and adjusted designs to produce comfortable and appealing final products for clients.
• Designed sampling displays to enhance consumer interest.
• Sketched artistic and fresh designs for consideration.

• Designed and made performing costumes

• Clearly communicated design revisions to members of fashion design team.
• Designed seasonal styles according to upcoming trends and popular color palettes.
• Followed market trends and research to establish innovative product offerings for consumers.
• Created detailed measurement and construction specifications for design to be executed appropriately by production teams.
• Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers, vendors and other industry professionals to stay informed about new developments and resources available.
• Worked with photographers and stylists to showcase products for optimal visibility.
• Created and presented design collections to buyers and other industry professionals to generate interest and secure orders.
• Collaborated with textile designers, patternmakers and sample makers to bring designs to life and meet target market needs.
• Used drawing, computer-aided design (CAD) and draping techniques to develop ideas and communicate strategies to others.
• Developed exciting seasonal merchandise assortments to improve category diversity.
• Participated in trade shows to showcase garments and attract buyers.
• Collaborated with stylists and photographers to create creative fashion campaigns.

• Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
• Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
• Developed curriculum standards, lesson plans and syllabi.
• Managed student performance using automated reporting system, leveraging data to identify student learning needs and create action plans to overcome learning deficiencies.
• Used lectures, discussions and demonstrations to increase learning and classroom success.
• Attended meetings and workshops to refine and enhance instructional skills.
• Used technological equipment to enhance process of students' learning.
• Submitted daily class roster to accurately maintain attendance records.
• Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
• Met with students to dispense study and career advice and provide guidance and potential opportunities within chosen field.

• Run and managed day-to-day school operations.
• Managed custom apparel design team.
• Coordinated fashion shows.
• Designed fashion collections.
• Researched and reintroduced the fashion looks of historical clothing.
• Collaborated with State museums.
• Trained and developed team members to build human capital.