Jen Kao
Description
Jen Kao is an American fashion designer of Taiwanese ancestry. Born: July 15, 1981 (age 37 years), Los Angeles, CA Parents: Min Kao Education: New York University, Parsons School of Design
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Jen Kao Employees
Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Jinnah Park Jinnah Park's Jen Kao Experience October 2011 - January 2012
Job Outfitter at Trumaker
Industry Design
Experience
Trumaker April 2015 - August 2015
SMCP (Sandro, Maje, Claudie Pierlot) January 2015 - June 2015
Karl Templer Creative Services June 2014 - February 2015
Interview Magazine May 2014 - February 2015
Esquire magazine January 2012 - May 2012
Jen Kao October 2011 - January 2012
VFILES June 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Fashion Design, Magazines, Styling, Fashion, Social Networking, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Photo Shoots, Sewing, Mac, Fashion Illustration, Illustrator, Marketing, Draping, Pattern, Trend Forecasting
Education
Parsons School of Design 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Fashion/Apparel Design
Trumaker April 2015 - August 2015
SMCP (Sandro, Maje, Claudie Pierlot) January 2015 - June 2015
Karl Templer Creative Services June 2014 - February 2015
Interview Magazine May 2014 - February 2015
Esquire magazine January 2012 - May 2012
Jen Kao October 2011 - January 2012
VFILES June 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Fashion Design, Magazines, Styling, Fashion, Social Networking, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Photo Shoots, Sewing, Mac, Fashion Illustration, Illustrator, Marketing, Draping, Pattern, Trend Forecasting
Education
Parsons School of Design 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Fashion/Apparel Design
Catrena Boylan Catrena Boylan's Jen Kao Experience January 2012 - May 2012
Job In House Designer for Catnip Couture/Social Media/PR for LA Mother
Industry Design
Experience
Catnip Couture/ LA Mother / Catnip Club March 2015 - Present
Spitfire Girl December 2013 - January 2015
Goldie's on 4th December 2013 - August 2014
Mr. Funs Costumes September 2009 - September 2013
Jen Kao January 2012 - May 2012
Forever 21 April 2010 - July 2011
Skills
Fashion Illustration, Sewing, Illustration, Customer Service, Fashion Design, Fashion, Jewelry, Pattern, Draping, Textile Design, Costumes, Textiles, Leather, Illustrator, Textile Prints, Adobe Creative Suite, Styling, Tech Packs, Sketching
Education
Kent State University 2008 — 2013
Bachelor's Fashion Design, Fashion Design, Accessory Design
Catnip Couture/ LA Mother / Catnip Club March 2015 - Present
Spitfire Girl December 2013 - January 2015
Goldie's on 4th December 2013 - August 2014
Mr. Funs Costumes September 2009 - September 2013
Jen Kao January 2012 - May 2012
Forever 21 April 2010 - July 2011
Skills
Fashion Illustration, Sewing, Illustration, Customer Service, Fashion Design, Fashion, Jewelry, Pattern, Draping, Textile Design, Costumes, Textiles, Leather, Illustrator, Textile Prints, Adobe Creative Suite, Styling, Tech Packs, Sketching
Education
Kent State University 2008 — 2013
Bachelor's Fashion Design, Fashion Design, Accessory Design
Kali Griggs Kali Griggs's Jen Kao Experience January 2011 - July 2011
Job Art, Design, and Fashion
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
Madewell April 2015 - Present
Pierrepont Hicks October 2013 - Present
Nordstrom May 2014 - April 2015
Ergodyne LLC February 2014 - February 2015
Nordstrom October 2013 - May 2014
Ritz Carlton November 2011 - September 2013
Jen Kao January 2011 - July 2011
Nike Golf School July 2008 - August 2010
Skills
Fashion Design, Patterns, Sewing, Tech Packs, Illustrator, Photoshop, Sketching, Hand Rendering, Textile Design, Microsoft Office, Styling, Fashion, Microsoft Excel, Apparel, Textiles, Fashion Illustration, Merchandising
Education
Parsons The New School For Design 2010 — 2011
Associate of Applied Sciences, Fashion Design
Gustavus Adolphus College 2006 — 2010
BA, Studio Art and Art History
Convent of the Visitation 2001 — 2006
Highschool Diploma
Madewell April 2015 - Present
Pierrepont Hicks October 2013 - Present
Nordstrom May 2014 - April 2015
Ergodyne LLC February 2014 - February 2015
Nordstrom October 2013 - May 2014
Ritz Carlton November 2011 - September 2013
Jen Kao January 2011 - July 2011
Nike Golf School July 2008 - August 2010
Skills
Fashion Design, Patterns, Sewing, Tech Packs, Illustrator, Photoshop, Sketching, Hand Rendering, Textile Design, Microsoft Office, Styling, Fashion, Microsoft Excel, Apparel, Textiles, Fashion Illustration, Merchandising
Education
Parsons The New School For Design 2010 — 2011
Associate of Applied Sciences, Fashion Design
Gustavus Adolphus College 2006 — 2010
BA, Studio Art and Art History
Convent of the Visitation 2001 — 2006
Highschool Diploma
Mari Wigler's Jen Kao Experience February 2012 - March 2013
Job Production Associate at Ralph Lauren
Industry Retail
Experience
Ralph Lauren March 2013 - Present
Jen Kao February 2012 - March 2013
Revival Brands, Distributors of Philippe Matignon January 2012 - February 2012
Revival Brands, Distributors of Philippe Matignon September 2011 - December 2011
Nordstrom June 2011 - December 2011
Matthew Williamson September 2011 - October 2011
Nordstrom May 2010 - July 2010
Melissa Odabash July 2009 - July 2009
Skills
Sales, Styling, Fashion, Microsoft Excel, Public Relations, Fashion Shows, Merchandising, Marketing, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Trend Analysis, Outlook, Mood Boards, Customer Service, Sportswear, Retail, Fashion Illustration, Blogging, Apparel, Editing, Digital Media, Fashion Design
Education
University of Arizona 2007 — 2011
BS, Retailing and Consumer Sciences, Business
Ralph Lauren March 2013 - Present
Jen Kao February 2012 - March 2013
Revival Brands, Distributors of Philippe Matignon January 2012 - February 2012
Revival Brands, Distributors of Philippe Matignon September 2011 - December 2011
Nordstrom June 2011 - December 2011
Matthew Williamson September 2011 - October 2011
Nordstrom May 2010 - July 2010
Melissa Odabash July 2009 - July 2009
Skills
Sales, Styling, Fashion, Microsoft Excel, Public Relations, Fashion Shows, Merchandising, Marketing, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Trend Analysis, Outlook, Mood Boards, Customer Service, Sportswear, Retail, Fashion Illustration, Blogging, Apparel, Editing, Digital Media, Fashion Design
Education
University of Arizona 2007 — 2011
BS, Retailing and Consumer Sciences, Business
Lydia Sukato Lydia Sukato's Jen Kao Experience July 2013 - September 2013
Job Design Freelancer
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
Calvin Klein December 2014 - July 2015
Calvin Klein November 2014 - November 2014
Calvin Klein September 2014 - September 2014
J.Crew July 2014 - August 2014
Donna Karan International, Inc. February 2014 - May 2014
CG by Chris Gelinas September 2013 - January 2014
Jen Kao July 2013 - September 2013
Brooks Brothers May 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Illustrator, Styling, Photoshop, Fashion, Fashion Design, Apparel, Fashion Illustration, InDesign, Sewing, Sketching, Pattern, Mood Boards, Draping
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology 2010 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Fashion/Apparel Design, 3.7
Calvin Klein December 2014 - July 2015
Calvin Klein November 2014 - November 2014
Calvin Klein September 2014 - September 2014
J.Crew July 2014 - August 2014
Donna Karan International, Inc. February 2014 - May 2014
CG by Chris Gelinas September 2013 - January 2014
Jen Kao July 2013 - September 2013
Brooks Brothers May 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Illustrator, Styling, Photoshop, Fashion, Fashion Design, Apparel, Fashion Illustration, InDesign, Sewing, Sketching, Pattern, Mood Boards, Draping
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology 2010 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Fashion/Apparel Design, 3.7
Hana Jun Hana Jun's Jen Kao Experience August 2011 - December 2011
Job Associate Footwear Designer at DOLCE VITA
Industry Design
Experience
Dolce Vita Footwear October 2013 - Present
Dolce Vita Footwear October 2013 - October 2013
Fabiola Pedrazzini July 2013 - October 2013
Jen Kao August 2011 - December 2011
Mac & Milk Studios February 2011 - February 2011
Issey Miyake USA - Pleats Please September 2010 - September 2010
International Fashion Concepts - Barami April 2010 - September 2010
Skills
Handbags, Fashion Design, Pattern, Leather, Mood Boards, Illustration, Microsoft Office, Draping, Embroidery, Jewelry Design, Illustrator, Shoes, Photoshop, Accessory Design, Pattern Making, Knitting, Leather crafting, Handbag Design, Shoe Design, Metalworking, Technical Design, Footwear
Education
Parsons School of Design
BFA, Fashion Design
Tyler School of Art
Certificate, Metal and Jewelry Arts
Alloy School of Jewelry and Metal Arts
Rasara Academy of Fashion
Summer Program Certificate, Fashion/Apparel Design, Pattern Making
Dolce Vita Footwear October 2013 - Present
Dolce Vita Footwear October 2013 - October 2013
Fabiola Pedrazzini July 2013 - October 2013
Jen Kao August 2011 - December 2011
Mac & Milk Studios February 2011 - February 2011
Issey Miyake USA - Pleats Please September 2010 - September 2010
International Fashion Concepts - Barami April 2010 - September 2010
Skills
Handbags, Fashion Design, Pattern, Leather, Mood Boards, Illustration, Microsoft Office, Draping, Embroidery, Jewelry Design, Illustrator, Shoes, Photoshop, Accessory Design, Pattern Making, Knitting, Leather crafting, Handbag Design, Shoe Design, Metalworking, Technical Design, Footwear
Education
Parsons School of Design
BFA, Fashion Design
Tyler School of Art
Certificate, Metal and Jewelry Arts
Alloy School of Jewelry and Metal Arts
Rasara Academy of Fashion
Summer Program Certificate, Fashion/Apparel Design, Pattern Making
Annalee Tsujino Annalee Tsujino's Jen Kao Experience January 2013 - March 2013
Job Fashion Designer at Lisa International
Industry Design
Experience
Lisa International January 2014 - Present
DFG Brands November 2013 - December 2013
Vakko August 2013 - September 2013
Jen Kao January 2013 - March 2013
Honor NYC June 2012 - July 2012
Skills
Sewing, Figure Drawing, Painting, Fashion Design, Digital Illustration, Illustrator, Problem Solving, Photoshop, Up-selling, Apparel, Textiles, Illustration, Fashion, Trend Analysis, Fashion Illustration, Pattern, Styling
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology 2011 — 2013
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Fashion/Apparel Design
Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York 2011 — 2013
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Fashion/Apparel Design
Lisa International January 2014 - Present
DFG Brands November 2013 - December 2013
Vakko August 2013 - September 2013
Jen Kao January 2013 - March 2013
Honor NYC June 2012 - July 2012
Skills
Sewing, Figure Drawing, Painting, Fashion Design, Digital Illustration, Illustrator, Problem Solving, Photoshop, Up-selling, Apparel, Textiles, Illustration, Fashion, Trend Analysis, Fashion Illustration, Pattern, Styling
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology 2011 — 2013
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Fashion/Apparel Design
Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York 2011 — 2013
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Fashion/Apparel Design
Megan Hurta Megan Hurta's Jen Kao Experience May 2012 - July 2012
Job Student at Syracuse University
Industry Design
Experience
Yogurtland September 2012 - April 2014
Carrie Parry June 2013 - August 2013
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. June 2012 - August 2012
Jen Kao May 2012 - July 2012
Chloe Dao December 2011 - January 2012
Rainforest Cafe June 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Sewing, Fashion Design, Fashion, Photoshop, Illustrator, Illustration, Draping, Adobe Creative Suite, Apparel, Design Patterns, People-oriented, Organization, Social Media, Fashion Illustration, Fashion Drawing, Flats
Education
Syracuse University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Fashion/Apparel Design
London College of Fashion 2013 — 2013
Fashion/Apparel Design
High School for the Performing and Visual Arts 2006 — 2010
High School Diploma
Yogurtland September 2012 - April 2014
Carrie Parry June 2013 - August 2013
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. June 2012 - August 2012
Jen Kao May 2012 - July 2012
Chloe Dao December 2011 - January 2012
Rainforest Cafe June 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Sewing, Fashion Design, Fashion, Photoshop, Illustrator, Illustration, Draping, Adobe Creative Suite, Apparel, Design Patterns, People-oriented, Organization, Social Media, Fashion Illustration, Fashion Drawing, Flats
Education
Syracuse University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Fashion/Apparel Design
London College of Fashion 2013 — 2013
Fashion/Apparel Design
High School for the Performing and Visual Arts 2006 — 2010
High School Diploma
Olivia Franceschini Olivia Franceschini's Jen Kao Experience October 2012 - February 2013
Job Assistant Designer at Tory Burch
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
Tory Burch December 2014 - Present
Tiger J, LLC July 2014 - November 2014
Tory Burch January 2014 - June 2014
rag & bone May 2013 - September 2013
Jen Kao October 2012 - February 2013
CHROMATICgallerie May 2012 - August 2012
Carol Hannah LLC May 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, WebPDM, Draping, Styling, Sewing, Tech Packs, Trend Analysis, Fashion Shows, Textiles, Trend Forecasting, Textile Design, Sketching, Retail, Computerized Flat..., Fashion Illustration
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology 2011 — 2014
B.F.A, Fashion Design
Fashion Institute of Technology 2011 — 2014
AAS, Fashion Design
Georgia Southern University 2009 — 2011
Tory Burch December 2014 - Present
Tiger J, LLC July 2014 - November 2014
Tory Burch January 2014 - June 2014
rag & bone May 2013 - September 2013
Jen Kao October 2012 - February 2013
CHROMATICgallerie May 2012 - August 2012
Carol Hannah LLC May 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, WebPDM, Draping, Styling, Sewing, Tech Packs, Trend Analysis, Fashion Shows, Textiles, Trend Forecasting, Textile Design, Sketching, Retail, Computerized Flat..., Fashion Illustration
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology 2011 — 2014
B.F.A, Fashion Design
Fashion Institute of Technology 2011 — 2014
AAS, Fashion Design
Georgia Southern University 2009 — 2011
Bolarin Akinduro Bolarin Akinduro's Jen Kao Experience September 2013 - 2013
Job Production Assistant at Kenneth Cole
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
Kenneth Cole Productions April 2015 - June 2015
Quidsi Inc. July 2014 - January 2015
BioReference Laboratories November 2013 - July 2014
Urban Outfitters August 2013 - May 2014
Opening Ceremony 2013 - 2014
Shoptiques.com January 2013 - May 2013
Jen Kao September 2013 - 2013
Aso Clothing 2009 - 2013
Romerovski Vintage January 2008 - April 2009
Skills
Fashion, Logo Design, Advertising, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Apparel, Social Media, Styling, Merchandising, Social Networking, Microsoft Word, Textiles, Sales
Education
Montclair State University 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Fashion Studies
Kenneth Cole Productions April 2015 - June 2015
Quidsi Inc. July 2014 - January 2015
BioReference Laboratories November 2013 - July 2014
Urban Outfitters August 2013 - May 2014
Opening Ceremony 2013 - 2014
Shoptiques.com January 2013 - May 2013
Jen Kao September 2013 - 2013
Aso Clothing 2009 - 2013
Romerovski Vintage January 2008 - April 2009
Skills
Fashion, Logo Design, Advertising, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Apparel, Social Media, Styling, Merchandising, Social Networking, Microsoft Word, Textiles, Sales
Education
Montclair State University 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Fashion Studies
Sandra Kim's Jen Kao Experience April 2011 - July 2011
Job Knitwear Assistant Designer at Edun Americas Inc
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
Edun Americas Inc January 2015 - Present
Isaac Mizrahi August 2014 - January 2015
Magaschoni July 2013 - August 2014
J.Crew June 2013 - July 2013
rag & bone August 2012 - December 2012
Tharanco Group LLC May 2012 - August 2012
Macy's February 2012 - May 2012
Doo.Ri November 2011 - February 2012
Purchase College July 2011 - August 2011
Jen Kao April 2011 - July 2011
Skills
Textiles, Hand knitting, Machine..., Microsoft Excel,..., Adobe: Indesign,..., Sketching, Designing,..., Sewing, Techpacks, Patternmaking, Fashion, Pattern, Fashion Design, Fashion Shows, InDesign, Knitwear, Apparel, Illustrator, Industrial Sewing, Fashion Illustration, Draping, Photo Shoots, Photoshop, Blogging, Fashion Writing, Design Patterns, Textile Design, Mood Boards, Trend Analysis, Tech Packs, Styling
Education
Parsons School of Design 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Fashion Design, Senior
Edun Americas Inc January 2015 - Present
Isaac Mizrahi August 2014 - January 2015
Magaschoni July 2013 - August 2014
J.Crew June 2013 - July 2013
rag & bone August 2012 - December 2012
Tharanco Group LLC May 2012 - August 2012
Macy's February 2012 - May 2012
Doo.Ri November 2011 - February 2012
Purchase College July 2011 - August 2011
Jen Kao April 2011 - July 2011
Skills
Textiles, Hand knitting, Machine..., Microsoft Excel,..., Adobe: Indesign,..., Sketching, Designing,..., Sewing, Techpacks, Patternmaking, Fashion, Pattern, Fashion Design, Fashion Shows, InDesign, Knitwear, Apparel, Illustrator, Industrial Sewing, Fashion Illustration, Draping, Photo Shoots, Photoshop, Blogging, Fashion Writing, Design Patterns, Textile Design, Mood Boards, Trend Analysis, Tech Packs, Styling
Education
Parsons School of Design 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Fashion Design, Senior
Amanda Ghanad's Jen Kao Experience December 2012 - October 2013
Job Production Assistant at American Eagle Outfitters
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
American Eagle Outfitters June 2015 - Present
American Eagle Outfitters March 2014 - June 2015
American Eagle Outfitters December 2013 - March 2014
Jen Kao December 2012 - October 2013
Jen Kao October 2012 - December 2012
Soho Project May 2012 - November 2012
Destination Maternity Corporation May 2009 - September 2009
Skills
Fashion, Apparel, Product Development, Tech Packs, Concept Development, Product Design, Supplier Sourcing, Supply Chain, Sportswear, Photoshop, WebPDM, plmOn, Tradestone, Patternmaking, Marketing Strategy, Wovens, Pattern, Marketing, Adobe Creative Suite
Education
Philadelphia University 2011 — 2013
Master of Science, Fashion Apparel Studies
Philadelphia University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science, Fashion Design
American Eagle Outfitters June 2015 - Present
American Eagle Outfitters March 2014 - June 2015
American Eagle Outfitters December 2013 - March 2014
Jen Kao December 2012 - October 2013
Jen Kao October 2012 - December 2012
Soho Project May 2012 - November 2012
Destination Maternity Corporation May 2009 - September 2009
Skills
Fashion, Apparel, Product Development, Tech Packs, Concept Development, Product Design, Supplier Sourcing, Supply Chain, Sportswear, Photoshop, WebPDM, plmOn, Tradestone, Patternmaking, Marketing Strategy, Wovens, Pattern, Marketing, Adobe Creative Suite
Education
Philadelphia University 2011 — 2013
Master of Science, Fashion Apparel Studies
Philadelphia University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science, Fashion Design
Regina Fureman Regina Fureman's Jen Kao Experience November 2012 - February 2013
Job Fashion Designer
Industry Design
Experience
Catherines Stores Corporation October 2013 - Present
Heyne Bogut November 2012 - October 2013
Jen Kao November 2012 - February 2013
Urban Outfitters July 2012 - September 2012
Urban Outfitters January 2012 - June 2012
DesignBlendz August 2011 - May 2012
Tata-Naka March 2011 - June 2011
Skills
Draping, Fashion Design, Sewing, Fashion, Fashion Illustration, Apparel, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flex PLM, Web PDM, Garment Construction, Concept Development, Pattern Design, CAD/CAM, Technical Design, Gerber Accumark, Trend Forecasting, Tech Packs, Textiles, Product Development, Color Sense, Sourcing
Education
Philadelphia University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science, Fashion Design
American InterContinental University 2011 — 2011
Study Abroad London, Fashion Studies
Catherines Stores Corporation October 2013 - Present
Heyne Bogut November 2012 - October 2013
Jen Kao November 2012 - February 2013
Urban Outfitters July 2012 - September 2012
Urban Outfitters January 2012 - June 2012
DesignBlendz August 2011 - May 2012
Tata-Naka March 2011 - June 2011
Skills
Draping, Fashion Design, Sewing, Fashion, Fashion Illustration, Apparel, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flex PLM, Web PDM, Garment Construction, Concept Development, Pattern Design, CAD/CAM, Technical Design, Gerber Accumark, Trend Forecasting, Tech Packs, Textiles, Product Development, Color Sense, Sourcing
Education
Philadelphia University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science, Fashion Design
American InterContinental University 2011 — 2011
Study Abroad London, Fashion Studies
Heather Kopenski's Jen Kao Experience January 2012 - April 2012
Job Assistant Designer at Macy's Merchandising Group
Industry Retail
Experience
Macy's July 2014 - Present
The EFT Group Personal Training September 2014 - Present
Inked Magazine February 2014 - May 2014
Retro Fitness September 2013 - April 2014
Macy's June 2013 - July 2013
Sears Holdings Corporation January 2013 - May 2013
Jen Kao January 2012 - April 2012
Victoria's Secret March 2010 - January 2012
Skills
Sewing, Photoshop, Illustrator, Draping, Pattern Design, Gerber Accumark, PDM, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Styling, Fashion Illustration, WebPDM, Mood Boards, Adobe Creative Suite, Tech Packs, Trend Analysis, Technical Design, Kaledo
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology 2010 — 2014
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Fashion/Apparel Design
The Evergreen State College 2009 — 2010
Art/Art Studies, General
Macy's July 2014 - Present
The EFT Group Personal Training September 2014 - Present
Inked Magazine February 2014 - May 2014
Retro Fitness September 2013 - April 2014
Macy's June 2013 - July 2013
Sears Holdings Corporation January 2013 - May 2013
Jen Kao January 2012 - April 2012
Victoria's Secret March 2010 - January 2012
Skills
Sewing, Photoshop, Illustrator, Draping, Pattern Design, Gerber Accumark, PDM, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Styling, Fashion Illustration, WebPDM, Mood Boards, Adobe Creative Suite, Tech Packs, Trend Analysis, Technical Design, Kaledo
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology 2010 — 2014
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Fashion/Apparel Design
The Evergreen State College 2009 — 2010
Art/Art Studies, General
Tamara Krantzberg Tamara Krantzberg's Jen Kao Experience May 2013 - October 2013
Job Student at Parsons The New School for Design
Industry Design
Experience
Jen Kao May 2013 - October 2013
Watch my Watch July 2009 - March 2013
W Magazine April 2011 - July 2011
Rebecca Taylor October 2010 - April 2011
Safilo June 2010 - July 2010
Sunglass Island June 2009 - May 2010
Skills
Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Fashion Illustration, Sewing, Draping, Pattern, Public Relations, Sales, Styling, Fashion, Adobe Creative Suite, Marketing, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Tech Packs, Fashion Design, Textile Design, Embroidery, Technical Drawing, Merchandising, Retail, Tailoring, Fashion Buying, Digital Illustration, Fashion Shows, Pattern Design
Education
Parsons School of Design 2011 — 2015
Fashion/Apparel Design
University of the Arts London 2014 — 2014
Summer Textile Design, Fashion textiles
University of the Arts London CSM 2012 — 2012
Summer program, Fashion design
Istituto Marangoni Milan 2010 — 2010
Summer program, Fashion design
Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey / ITESM 2009 — 2010
Finance, General
Jen Kao May 2013 - October 2013
Watch my Watch July 2009 - March 2013
W Magazine April 2011 - July 2011
Rebecca Taylor October 2010 - April 2011
Safilo June 2010 - July 2010
Sunglass Island June 2009 - May 2010
Skills
Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Fashion Illustration, Sewing, Draping, Pattern, Public Relations, Sales, Styling, Fashion, Adobe Creative Suite, Marketing, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Tech Packs, Fashion Design, Textile Design, Embroidery, Technical Drawing, Merchandising, Retail, Tailoring, Fashion Buying, Digital Illustration, Fashion Shows, Pattern Design
Education
Parsons School of Design 2011 — 2015
Fashion/Apparel Design
University of the Arts London 2014 — 2014
Summer Textile Design, Fashion textiles
University of the Arts London CSM 2012 — 2012
Summer program, Fashion design
Istituto Marangoni Milan 2010 — 2010
Summer program, Fashion design
Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey / ITESM 2009 — 2010
Finance, General
Megan McCullough's Jen Kao Experience May 2013 - August 2013
Job Assistant apparel designer at adidas
Industry Design
Experience
adidas June 2015 - Present
adidas June 2014 - June 2015
Jen Kao May 2013 - August 2013
Mangled Courtesan March 2013 - May 2013
Wild Fibre June 2012 - April 2013
Urban Outfitters May 2012 - January 2013
Skills
Illustrator, Photoshop, Technical Drawing, Sewing, Draping, Fashion Design, Fashion Illustration, Patterning, Mood Boards, Styling, Sketching, Concept Development, Knitting, InDesign, Textiles, Fashion, Industrial Sewing, Drawing, Pattern, Apparel, Adobe Creative Suite
Education
Savannah College of Art and Design 2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Fashion/Apparel Design
Texas A&M University 2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.), Architecture
adidas June 2015 - Present
adidas June 2014 - June 2015
Jen Kao May 2013 - August 2013
Mangled Courtesan March 2013 - May 2013
Wild Fibre June 2012 - April 2013
Urban Outfitters May 2012 - January 2013
Skills
Illustrator, Photoshop, Technical Drawing, Sewing, Draping, Fashion Design, Fashion Illustration, Patterning, Mood Boards, Styling, Sketching, Concept Development, Knitting, InDesign, Textiles, Fashion, Industrial Sewing, Drawing, Pattern, Apparel, Adobe Creative Suite
Education
Savannah College of Art and Design 2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Fashion/Apparel Design
Texas A&M University 2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.), Architecture
Alexandra Vizzi Alexandra Vizzi's Jen Kao Experience October 2011 - February 2012
Job Assistant Designer at Madewell
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
Madewell December 2014 - Present
Calvin Klein February 2015 - February 2015
3.1 Phillip Lim July 2014 - August 2014
Yeon Design Studio October 2013 - July 2014
Vince Camuto August 2012 - October 2013
Cynthia Steffe March 2012 - August 2012
Jen Kao October 2011 - February 2012
Eighteenth June 2011 - September 2011
ADAM Adam Lippes June 2008 - September 2008
Skills
Draping, Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketching, Sewing, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Teaching, Public Speaking, Editing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, WordPress, Textiles, Textile Prints, Project Management, Technical Design
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology 2014 — 2016
Patternmaking Certificate, Fashion/Apparel Design
Fashion Institute of Technology 2009 — 2012
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Fashion/Apparel Design
Madewell December 2014 - Present
Calvin Klein February 2015 - February 2015
3.1 Phillip Lim July 2014 - August 2014
Yeon Design Studio October 2013 - July 2014
Vince Camuto August 2012 - October 2013
Cynthia Steffe March 2012 - August 2012
Jen Kao October 2011 - February 2012
Eighteenth June 2011 - September 2011
ADAM Adam Lippes June 2008 - September 2008
Skills
Draping, Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketching, Sewing, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Teaching, Public Speaking, Editing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, WordPress, Textiles, Textile Prints, Project Management, Technical Design
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology 2014 — 2016
Patternmaking Certificate, Fashion/Apparel Design
Fashion Institute of Technology 2009 — 2012
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Fashion/Apparel Design
Matthew Harwoodstone Matthew Harwoodstone's Jen Kao Experience March 2013 - October 2013
Job Assistant Designer at KITH NYC
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
KITH NYC June 2015 - Present
PUBLIC SCHOOL NYC January 2015 - June 2015
Jonathan Simkhai March 2014 - November 2014
Jen Kao March 2013 - October 2013
Jim Mannino PR September 2012 - November 2012
Skills
Fashion Illustration, Draping, Industrial Sewing, Flat Patterning, Photoshop, Illustrator, Web PDM, Microsoft Word, Technical Fashion Design, Tech Packs, Fashion, Fashion Design, Pattern, Textiles, Sewing
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology 2013 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Fashion/Apparel Design
Fashion Institute of Technology 2011 — 2013
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Fashion/Apparel Design
KITH NYC June 2015 - Present
PUBLIC SCHOOL NYC January 2015 - June 2015
Jonathan Simkhai March 2014 - November 2014
Jen Kao March 2013 - October 2013
Jim Mannino PR September 2012 - November 2012
Skills
Fashion Illustration, Draping, Industrial Sewing, Flat Patterning, Photoshop, Illustrator, Web PDM, Microsoft Word, Technical Fashion Design, Tech Packs, Fashion, Fashion Design, Pattern, Textiles, Sewing
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology 2013 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Fashion/Apparel Design
Fashion Institute of Technology 2011 — 2013
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Fashion/Apparel Design
Kate VanAsten's Jen Kao Experience November 2010 - March 2011
Job Designer at Wulfka
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
Wulfka January 2013 - Present
Jen Kao November 2010 - March 2011
SERRV Inernational May 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Textiles, Tailoring, Fashion Design, Design Patterns, Apparel, Draping, Sewing, Fashion Illustration
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology 2010 — 2011
University of Wisconsin, Madison 2008 — 2011
Fashion Design
Wulfka January 2013 - Present
Jen Kao November 2010 - March 2011
SERRV Inernational May 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Textiles, Tailoring, Fashion Design, Design Patterns, Apparel, Draping, Sewing, Fashion Illustration
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology 2010 — 2011
University of Wisconsin, Madison 2008 — 2011
Fashion Design
Angel Monge's Jen Kao Experience July 2013 - October 2013
Job Lead Social Media at Pixie Market
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
Pixie Market October 2013 - Present
Stella Greenspan February 2014 - June 2014
Nicola formichetti / Nico Panda December 2013 - January 2014
Jen Kao July 2013 - October 2013
Christina Yi Designs June 2013 - September 2013
Skills
Photoshop, Styling, Social Media, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Fashion
Education
Cabrillo College
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.)
Pixie Market October 2013 - Present
Stella Greenspan February 2014 - June 2014
Nicola formichetti / Nico Panda December 2013 - January 2014
Jen Kao July 2013 - October 2013
Christina Yi Designs June 2013 - September 2013
Skills
Photoshop, Styling, Social Media, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Fashion
Education
Cabrillo College
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.)
Amy Mathys Amy Mathys's Jen Kao Experience January 2010 - February 2011
Job Technical Designer at Theory
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
Theory October 2014 - Present
Bespoke Fashion May 2013 - October 2014
Self Employed May 2012 - January 2014
Jac Langheim LLC March 2011 - May 2012
Jen Kao January 2010 - February 2011
Fiberactive Organics August 2009 - January 2010
Skills
Pattern Making, Fitting, Garment Fitting, Mood Boards, Apparel, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Writing, Garment Costing, Project Management, Teamwork, Pattern Design, Fashion Design, Pattern
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology 2014 — 2014
Additional Coursework, Patternmaking
North Carolina State University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor's Degree, Apparel and Textiles
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University 2008 — 2008
Associate's Degree, Apparel and Textiles
Theory October 2014 - Present
Bespoke Fashion May 2013 - October 2014
Self Employed May 2012 - January 2014
Jac Langheim LLC March 2011 - May 2012
Jen Kao January 2010 - February 2011
Fiberactive Organics August 2009 - January 2010
Skills
Pattern Making, Fitting, Garment Fitting, Mood Boards, Apparel, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Writing, Garment Costing, Project Management, Teamwork, Pattern Design, Fashion Design, Pattern
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology 2014 — 2014
Additional Coursework, Patternmaking
North Carolina State University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor's Degree, Apparel and Textiles
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University 2008 — 2008
Associate's Degree, Apparel and Textiles
Tiffany Chen Tiffany Chen's Jen Kao Experience May 2010 - September 2010
Job Associate Designer
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
Soulstar Creations LLC September 2012 - Present
Cullen, Inc. May 2014 - March 2015
QI New York July 2011 - November 2011
Stoll America May 2011 - August 2011
Jen Kao May 2010 - September 2010
Monique Lhuillier June 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Machine Knitting, Hand Knitting, Sewing, Adobe Creative Suite, U4ia, Design Patterns, Print Development, Drawing, Fashion Illustration, Technical Illustration, Draping, Knitwear, Microsoft Office
Education
Parsons School of Design 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Fashion/Apparel Design
Fashion Institute of Technology 2011 — 2011
Knit Design Principles and Technology Course
Stoll IBO Intensive Knitting Course 2011 — 2011
Certificate, Knitting on Dubied Machines
Stoll Knitwear Seminars 2011 — 2011
Knit 1 Purl 1, Knit 2 Purl 2
Soulstar Creations LLC September 2012 - Present
Cullen, Inc. May 2014 - March 2015
QI New York July 2011 - November 2011
Stoll America May 2011 - August 2011
Jen Kao May 2010 - September 2010
Monique Lhuillier June 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Machine Knitting, Hand Knitting, Sewing, Adobe Creative Suite, U4ia, Design Patterns, Print Development, Drawing, Fashion Illustration, Technical Illustration, Draping, Knitwear, Microsoft Office
Education
Parsons School of Design 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Fashion/Apparel Design
Fashion Institute of Technology 2011 — 2011
Knit Design Principles and Technology Course
Stoll IBO Intensive Knitting Course 2011 — 2011
Certificate, Knitting on Dubied Machines
Stoll Knitwear Seminars 2011 — 2011
Knit 1 Purl 1, Knit 2 Purl 2
(Esther) Hyo Jung Hwang (Esther) Hyo Jung Hwang's Jen Kao Experience February 2012 - April 2012
Job Wovens Assistant Designer at Isaac Mizrahi
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
Isaac Mizrahi October 2014 - Present
Magaschoni July 2014 - August 2014
Coterie Trade Show September 2012 - September 2012
Jen Kao February 2012 - April 2012
VERLAINE us. October 2011 - January 2012
alice + olivia June 2011 - August 2011
Suk's Alteration February 2007 - August 2010
Skills
Adapt Quickly to Change, Organized Multi-tasker, Microsoft Office, Fashion Illustration, developing color stories, speak fluent Korean and..., developing concepts, Machine Knitting, fine art background, Draping, Sewing, golden ratio, basic Japanese and..., InDesign, Hip-Hop Dance, millinery, basic shoes construction, basic bag construction, Pattern Development, Adobe Bridge, adobe illustrator, Fit
Education
Parsons School of Design 2009 — 2014
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Fashion/Apparel Design
Isaac Mizrahi October 2014 - Present
Magaschoni July 2014 - August 2014
Coterie Trade Show September 2012 - September 2012
Jen Kao February 2012 - April 2012
VERLAINE us. October 2011 - January 2012
alice + olivia June 2011 - August 2011
Suk's Alteration February 2007 - August 2010
Skills
Adapt Quickly to Change, Organized Multi-tasker, Microsoft Office, Fashion Illustration, developing color stories, speak fluent Korean and..., developing concepts, Machine Knitting, fine art background, Draping, Sewing, golden ratio, basic Japanese and..., InDesign, Hip-Hop Dance, millinery, basic shoes construction, basic bag construction, Pattern Development, Adobe Bridge, adobe illustrator, Fit
Education
Parsons School of Design 2009 — 2014
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Fashion/Apparel Design
Amanda Rose Prusinski's Jen Kao Experience January 2013 - May 2013
Job Associate Designer at Macy's
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
Macy's September 2014 - Present
Macy's June 2013 - Present
vente-privee.com October 2012 - June 2013
Jen Kao January 2013 - May 2013
Rebecca Minkoff May 2012 - August 2012
JEFFREY CAMPBELL February 2012 - June 2012
VAINSTYLE MAGAZINE September 2011 - April 2012
SANDBOX STUDIOS February 2011 - July 2011
MARK HOLMES May 2011 - June 2011
Nylon Magazine October 2010 - May 2011
Skills
Writing, Fashion, Visual Merchandising, Fashion Design, Merchandising, Photography, Retail, Layout, Magazines, Styling, Design, Technical Drawing, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Editorial, Blogging, Blogger, Fashion Blogging, Draping, Social Media, Fashion Illustration
Education
Savannah College of Art and Design 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Fashion Design
Macy's September 2014 - Present
Macy's June 2013 - Present
vente-privee.com October 2012 - June 2013
Jen Kao January 2013 - May 2013
Rebecca Minkoff May 2012 - August 2012
JEFFREY CAMPBELL February 2012 - June 2012
VAINSTYLE MAGAZINE September 2011 - April 2012
SANDBOX STUDIOS February 2011 - July 2011
MARK HOLMES May 2011 - June 2011
Nylon Magazine October 2010 - May 2011
Skills
Writing, Fashion, Visual Merchandising, Fashion Design, Merchandising, Photography, Retail, Layout, Magazines, Styling, Design, Technical Drawing, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Editorial, Blogging, Blogger, Fashion Blogging, Draping, Social Media, Fashion Illustration
Education
Savannah College of Art and Design 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Fashion Design
Amanda Eli Amanda Eli's Jen Kao Experience January 2013 - August 2013
Job • DESIGN • DEVELOPMENT • DIRECTION •
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
Tommy Hilfiger Runway & Collection February 2012 - Present
Jen Kao January 2013 - August 2013
EXPRESS September 2011 - April 2012
Logan Neitzel August 2011 - October 2011
Tommy Hilfiger Collection September 2011 - September 2011
alice + olivia January 2011 - June 2011
Donna Morgan October 2010 - December 2010
Shirt Off My Back October 2003 - June 2010
Vail Resorts 2003 - 2006
HoopLA Public Relations June 2002 - September 2002
Skills
Fashion Design, Merchandising, Retail, Tech Packs, Illustrator, Draping, Sewing, Pattern, Labor Control, Inventory Management, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Photoshop, InDesign, Project Coordination, Sketching, Fashion Illustration, Fashion, Project Management, Cross-functional Team..., Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Apparel, Textiles, Trend Analysis, Creative Direction
Education
Parsons School of Design 2010 — 2011
AAS
The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business 1998 — 2003
BSBA
Tommy Hilfiger Runway & Collection February 2012 - Present
Jen Kao January 2013 - August 2013
EXPRESS September 2011 - April 2012
Logan Neitzel August 2011 - October 2011
Tommy Hilfiger Collection September 2011 - September 2011
alice + olivia January 2011 - June 2011
Donna Morgan October 2010 - December 2010
Shirt Off My Back October 2003 - June 2010
Vail Resorts 2003 - 2006
HoopLA Public Relations June 2002 - September 2002
Skills
Fashion Design, Merchandising, Retail, Tech Packs, Illustrator, Draping, Sewing, Pattern, Labor Control, Inventory Management, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Photoshop, InDesign, Project Coordination, Sketching, Fashion Illustration, Fashion, Project Management, Cross-functional Team..., Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Apparel, Textiles, Trend Analysis, Creative Direction
Education
Parsons School of Design 2010 — 2011
AAS
The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business 1998 — 2003
BSBA
Panpan shao Panpan shao's Jen Kao Experience August 2013 - November 2013
Job Associate Technical Designer for Knitwear and Jersey at Opening Ceremony
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
Opening Ceremony April 2015 - Present
Sachin & Babi April 2014 - March 2015
kate spade new york April 2014 - May 2014
Opening Ceremony December 2013 - April 2014
Inditex September 2013 - January 2014
Jen Kao August 2013 - November 2013
Tocca August 2013 - August 2013
Xiangmei Fashion May 2012 - August 2012
Savannah College of Art and Design May 2012 - May 2012
Maggie Norris Couture November 2010 - January 2011
Skills
Fashion Design, Sewing, Fashion Illustration, Illustration, Illustrator, Photoshop, Fashion, Draping, InDesign, Pattern, Patterning, dying fabrics, Knitting, Research, Microsoft Word, crocheting, Print Design, Drawing, Fashion Shows, Tech Packs, Sketching, Knitwear, Styling, Drawing Flats, Wovens, knitwear design
Education
Savannah College of Art and Design 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Fashion/Apparel Design
Miami Palmetto Senior High 2007 — 2009
High School Diploma
Opening Ceremony April 2015 - Present
Sachin & Babi April 2014 - March 2015
kate spade new york April 2014 - May 2014
Opening Ceremony December 2013 - April 2014
Inditex September 2013 - January 2014
Jen Kao August 2013 - November 2013
Tocca August 2013 - August 2013
Xiangmei Fashion May 2012 - August 2012
Savannah College of Art and Design May 2012 - May 2012
Maggie Norris Couture November 2010 - January 2011
Skills
Fashion Design, Sewing, Fashion Illustration, Illustration, Illustrator, Photoshop, Fashion, Draping, InDesign, Pattern, Patterning, dying fabrics, Knitting, Research, Microsoft Word, crocheting, Print Design, Drawing, Fashion Shows, Tech Packs, Sketching, Knitwear, Styling, Drawing Flats, Wovens, knitwear design
Education
Savannah College of Art and Design 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Fashion/Apparel Design
Miami Palmetto Senior High 2007 — 2009
High School Diploma
Alexa Seibert Alexa Seibert's Jen Kao Experience June 2013 - August 2013
Job Student at Fashion Institute of Technology
Industry Design
Experience
Stone Fox Bride February 2015 - Present
Stone Fox Bride February 2015 - Present
Kurt Geiger August 2013 - July 2014
Fashion Institute of Technology 2011 - 2014
Fashion Institute of Technology 2011 - 2014
Fashion Institute of Technology 2011 - 2014
Jen Kao June 2013 - August 2013
Trinity February 2013 - June 2013
Marshalls June 2010 - January 2013
Skills
Sewing, Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketching, Apparel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Photography, Drawing, Fashion Illustration, Fashion Design, Draping, Pattern, Watercolor, Retail, Haute Couture...
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology 2011 — 2015
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Fashion Design
Stone Fox Bride February 2015 - Present
Stone Fox Bride February 2015 - Present
Kurt Geiger August 2013 - July 2014
Fashion Institute of Technology 2011 - 2014
Fashion Institute of Technology 2011 - 2014
Fashion Institute of Technology 2011 - 2014
Jen Kao June 2013 - August 2013
Trinity February 2013 - June 2013
Marshalls June 2010 - January 2013
Skills
Sewing, Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketching, Apparel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Photography, Drawing, Fashion Illustration, Fashion Design, Draping, Pattern, Watercolor, Retail, Haute Couture...
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology 2011 — 2015
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Fashion Design
Osmery Guerra's Jen Kao Experience December 2010 - February 2012
Job Production Associate at Human B Designer, Corp.
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
Human B Designer Corp September 2012 - Present
Oscar de la Renta May 2012 - August 2012
Jen Kao December 2010 - February 2012
Macy's March 2011 - January 2012
Isobel Arnberg June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Creative Suite, Garment Construction, Microsoft Office, Bilingual-Spanish, Draping, Fashion Illustration, Fashion Design, Tech Packs, Flat Sketching, Sketching, Apparel, Pattern, Textiles, Sewing, Mood Boards, Pattern Design, Supervising Others, Pattern Development, Optitex, Trend Analysis
Education
Kingsborough Community College 2010 — 2012
Associates in Applied Sciences, Fashion Design
Fashion Institute of Technology 2010 — 2010
Professional Studies and Continuing Education, Fashion Design
Community College of Rhode Island 2009 — 2010
Fine/Studio Arts, General
Human B Designer Corp September 2012 - Present
Oscar de la Renta May 2012 - August 2012
Jen Kao December 2010 - February 2012
Macy's March 2011 - January 2012
Isobel Arnberg June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Creative Suite, Garment Construction, Microsoft Office, Bilingual-Spanish, Draping, Fashion Illustration, Fashion Design, Tech Packs, Flat Sketching, Sketching, Apparel, Pattern, Textiles, Sewing, Mood Boards, Pattern Design, Supervising Others, Pattern Development, Optitex, Trend Analysis
Education
Kingsborough Community College 2010 — 2012
Associates in Applied Sciences, Fashion Design
Fashion Institute of Technology 2010 — 2010
Professional Studies and Continuing Education, Fashion Design
Community College of Rhode Island 2009 — 2010
Fine/Studio Arts, General
Hana Bae's Jen Kao Experience November 2011 - December 2011
Job seeking opportunities in fashion
Industry Publishing
Experience
Marie Claire September 2013 - December 2013
Harper's Bazaar September 2012 - December 2012
Bismarck Phillips Communications and Media (BPCM) May 2012 - August 2012
Jen Kao November 2011 - December 2011
NYU ACE28 Fashion Show October 2010 - April 2011
Education
New York University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Media, Culture, and Communication Major, Business Studies Minor
La Cañada High School 2006 — 2010
Marie Claire September 2013 - December 2013
Harper's Bazaar September 2012 - December 2012
Bismarck Phillips Communications and Media (BPCM) May 2012 - August 2012
Jen Kao November 2011 - December 2011
NYU ACE28 Fashion Show October 2010 - April 2011
Education
New York University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Media, Culture, and Communication Major, Business Studies Minor
La Cañada High School 2006 — 2010
Pan Wang's Jen Kao Experience July 2013 - August 2013
Job Assistant Designer at Pologeorgis Furs
Industry Design
Experience
Pologeorgis Furs September 2014 - 2015
J.Crew June 2014 - August 2014
3.1 Phillip Lim January 2014 - May 2014
Saga Furs 2013 - 2014
Parsons School of Design at The New School 2013 - 2014
Jen Kao July 2013 - August 2013
Diane von Furstenberg May 2013 - June 2013
Miami University August 2011 - December 2012
Deloitte June 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Fashion Design, Fur Design, Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, Adobe Illustrator, Industrial Sewing, Draping, Mood Boards, Excels, PowerPoint, Prezi, Patternmaking, Microsoft Excel
Education
Parsons School of Design 2013 — 2014
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Fashion/Apparel Design
Miami University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting
Pologeorgis Furs September 2014 - 2015
J.Crew June 2014 - August 2014
3.1 Phillip Lim January 2014 - May 2014
Saga Furs 2013 - 2014
Parsons School of Design at The New School 2013 - 2014
Jen Kao July 2013 - August 2013
Diane von Furstenberg May 2013 - June 2013
Miami University August 2011 - December 2012
Deloitte June 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Fashion Design, Fur Design, Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, Adobe Illustrator, Industrial Sewing, Draping, Mood Boards, Excels, PowerPoint, Prezi, Patternmaking, Microsoft Excel
Education
Parsons School of Design 2013 — 2014
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Fashion/Apparel Design
Miami University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting
Hana Pak's Jen Kao Experience January 2013 - April 2013
Job Production & Knitwear Design Assistant at Marc Jacobs
Industry Design
Experience
Marc Jacobs December 2014 - Present
Michael Kors September 2013 - December 2013
Jen Kao January 2013 - April 2013
Skills
Draping, Fashion Illustration, Fashion Design, Sketching, Textile Design, Mood Boards, Technical Drawing, Pattern, Leatherwork, Machine Knitting, Hand Knitting, Presentation Design, Patterning, Industrial Sewing
Education
Pratt Institute 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Fashion/Apparel Design
Pratt Institute 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Fashion/Apparel Design
Marc Jacobs December 2014 - Present
Michael Kors September 2013 - December 2013
Jen Kao January 2013 - April 2013
Skills
Draping, Fashion Illustration, Fashion Design, Sketching, Textile Design, Mood Boards, Technical Drawing, Pattern, Leatherwork, Machine Knitting, Hand Knitting, Presentation Design, Patterning, Industrial Sewing
Education
Pratt Institute 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Fashion/Apparel Design
Pratt Institute 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Fashion/Apparel Design
Julia Dorff Julia Dorff's Jen Kao Experience January 2009 - October 2009
Job Associate Graphic Designer / CAD Artist at International Intimates Inc.
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
International Intimates Inc. July 2010 - Present
One Step Up November 2009 - July 2010
Raquel Red August 2009 - November 2009
Jen Kao January 2009 - October 2009
Skills
Fashion Illustration, Textile Design, CAD, Graphic Arts, Childrenswear, Intimates, Trend Analysis, Textiles, Tech Packs, Apparel, Illustrator, Private Label, Fashion Design, Fashion, Illustration, Sewing, Photoshop, Sketching, Trend, Embroidery
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Fashion/Apparel Design
Politecnico di Milano 2007 — 2008
1 Year Program, Knitwear & Sportswear Specialization
International Intimates Inc. July 2010 - Present
One Step Up November 2009 - July 2010
Raquel Red August 2009 - November 2009
Jen Kao January 2009 - October 2009
Skills
Fashion Illustration, Textile Design, CAD, Graphic Arts, Childrenswear, Intimates, Trend Analysis, Textiles, Tech Packs, Apparel, Illustrator, Private Label, Fashion Design, Fashion, Illustration, Sewing, Photoshop, Sketching, Trend, Embroidery
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Fashion/Apparel Design
Politecnico di Milano 2007 — 2008
1 Year Program, Knitwear & Sportswear Specialization
Jhaton Watson Jhaton Watson's Jen Kao Experience July 2012 - December 2012
Job Product Manager at Karni Group Manufacturing
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
Karni Group Manufacturing July 2014 - Present
Carninyc December 2013 - August 2015
Gurpreet inc March 2013 - September 2014
Stella McCartney June 2012 - January 2014
Diesel Black Gold February 2013 - September 2013
Jen Kao July 2012 - December 2012
Catherine Malandrino February 2012 - June 2012
Skills
Fashion Shows, Productions, Model Casting, Venue Dressing, Mannequin Styling, Backstage, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Organization, Microsoft Word
Education
The Art Institute of New York City 2012 — 2014
Associate’s Degree, Fashion/Apparel Design, 3.0
Art and Design High School 2009 — 2012
Diploma, Fashion/Apparel Design
Karni Group Manufacturing July 2014 - Present
Carninyc December 2013 - August 2015
Gurpreet inc March 2013 - September 2014
Stella McCartney June 2012 - January 2014
Diesel Black Gold February 2013 - September 2013
Jen Kao July 2012 - December 2012
Catherine Malandrino February 2012 - June 2012
Skills
Fashion Shows, Productions, Model Casting, Venue Dressing, Mannequin Styling, Backstage, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Organization, Microsoft Word
Education
The Art Institute of New York City 2012 — 2014
Associate’s Degree, Fashion/Apparel Design, 3.0
Art and Design High School 2009 — 2012
Diploma, Fashion/Apparel Design
eunie kim's Jen Kao Experience June 2011 - March 2012
Job Print & Embroidery Designer at 3.1 Phillip Lim
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
3.1 Phillip Lim April 2015 - Present
3.1 Phillip Lim January 2014 - March 2015
3.1 Phillip Lim January 2013 - January 2014
ANN INC. March 2012 - January 2013
Jen Kao June 2011 - March 2012
Alex Kramer October 2011 - December 2011
Thakoon January 2011 - February 2011
Zac Posen June 2010 - September 2010
Skills
Sewing, Textiles, Illustrator, Photoshop, Dyeing, Trims, Tech Packs, Pattern, Textile Design, Fashion Illustration, CAD, Ned Graphics, Embroidery, Sourcing, Surface Pattern Design, Silkscreen, Digital Printing, Fabric Development, Intaglio, Ombre, Weaving, Jacquard, Embellishment, Trend, Pointcarre, Sketching, Fashion Design
Education
Rhode Island School of Design 2007 — 2011
BFA, Textiles
Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design 2010 — 2010
BFA, Textiles
3.1 Phillip Lim April 2015 - Present
3.1 Phillip Lim January 2014 - March 2015
3.1 Phillip Lim January 2013 - January 2014
ANN INC. March 2012 - January 2013
Jen Kao June 2011 - March 2012
Alex Kramer October 2011 - December 2011
Thakoon January 2011 - February 2011
Zac Posen June 2010 - September 2010
Skills
Sewing, Textiles, Illustrator, Photoshop, Dyeing, Trims, Tech Packs, Pattern, Textile Design, Fashion Illustration, CAD, Ned Graphics, Embroidery, Sourcing, Surface Pattern Design, Silkscreen, Digital Printing, Fabric Development, Intaglio, Ombre, Weaving, Jacquard, Embellishment, Trend, Pointcarre, Sketching, Fashion Design
Education
Rhode Island School of Design 2007 — 2011
BFA, Textiles
Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design 2010 — 2010
BFA, Textiles
Athena Pozdol Athena Pozdol's Jen Kao Experience February 2012 - February 2012
Job Fashion Business
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
Sadaa Fashion May 2013 - Present
Bloomingdale's May 2013 - December 2013
Apparel Industry Board February 2013 - May 2013
Claire's Accessories May 2012 - August 2012
MiSun Fashion House/Nabi Trade July 2011 - August 2012
Sears Holdings Corporation April 2012 - May 2012
Illinois Secretary of State Executive Office June 2009 - May 2012
Rebecca Taylor February 2012 - February 2012
Jen Kao February 2012 - February 2012
Kimberly Ovitz February 2012 - February 2012
Skills
Team Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Competitive Analysis, Sales Management, Creative Problem Solving, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Sales, Apparel, Fashion, Fashion Shows, Personal Shopping, Styling, Marketing, Trend Analysis, Visual Merchandising, Retail, Trend Forecasting, Luxury Goods, Store Management, Wholesale
Education
Parsons School of Design 2007 — 2009
Design and Management
Illinois Institute of Art 2009 — 2012
Fashion Marketing and Management
Sadaa Fashion May 2013 - Present
Bloomingdale's May 2013 - December 2013
Apparel Industry Board February 2013 - May 2013
Claire's Accessories May 2012 - August 2012
MiSun Fashion House/Nabi Trade July 2011 - August 2012
Sears Holdings Corporation April 2012 - May 2012
Illinois Secretary of State Executive Office June 2009 - May 2012
Rebecca Taylor February 2012 - February 2012
Jen Kao February 2012 - February 2012
Kimberly Ovitz February 2012 - February 2012
Skills
Team Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Competitive Analysis, Sales Management, Creative Problem Solving, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Sales, Apparel, Fashion, Fashion Shows, Personal Shopping, Styling, Marketing, Trend Analysis, Visual Merchandising, Retail, Trend Forecasting, Luxury Goods, Store Management, Wholesale
Education
Parsons School of Design 2007 — 2009
Design and Management
Illinois Institute of Art 2009 — 2012
Fashion Marketing and Management
Adam Paik Adam Paik's Jen Kao Experience May 2012 - September 2012
Job Designer at Tim Coppens
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
Tim Coppens May 2014 - Present
Rochambeau 2012 - 2013
Jen Kao May 2012 - September 2012
Laura Siegel Collection May 2012 - September 2012
Asher Levine 2010 - 2011
Bonobos June 2010 - August 2010
Education
Parsons School of Design 2009 — 2010
AAS, Fashion Design
University of Maryland College Park 2005 — 2009
BS, Architecture
Tim Coppens May 2014 - Present
Rochambeau 2012 - 2013
Jen Kao May 2012 - September 2012
Laura Siegel Collection May 2012 - September 2012
Asher Levine 2010 - 2011
Bonobos June 2010 - August 2010
Education
Parsons School of Design 2009 — 2010
AAS, Fashion Design
University of Maryland College Park 2005 — 2009
BS, Architecture
Jing Ying (Bella) Ou's Jen Kao Experience January 2012 - May 2012
Job Graphic Designer at Braincast Works
Industry Design
Experience
Braincast Works October 2014 - Present
Thinking Art Studio December 2014 - April 2015
Thom Browne December 2014 - March 2015
Gifted Hands NYC February 2014 - May 2014
Jen Kao January 2012 - May 2012
Skills
Art, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Kaledo, Draping, Sewing, Machine Knitting, Hand Knitting, pattern making, Graphic Design, Logo Design
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), knitwear
Central Saint Martins 2012 — 2012
Semester Study Abroad program, Knitwear
Grier School 2008 — 2010
High School, arts
Braincast Works October 2014 - Present
Thinking Art Studio December 2014 - April 2015
Thom Browne December 2014 - March 2015
Gifted Hands NYC February 2014 - May 2014
Jen Kao January 2012 - May 2012
Skills
Art, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Kaledo, Draping, Sewing, Machine Knitting, Hand Knitting, pattern making, Graphic Design, Logo Design
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), knitwear
Central Saint Martins 2012 — 2012
Semester Study Abroad program, Knitwear
Grier School 2008 — 2010
High School, arts
Caroline Wimberly Caroline Wimberly's Jen Kao Experience January 2013 - April 2013
Job Design Intern at Gary Graham Collections
Industry Design
Experience
Gary Graham Collections May 2015 - Present
Prabal Gurung, LLC May 2015 - July 2015
Diana Warner New York August 2014 - November 2014
Zac Posen April 2014 - September 2014
Kate Spade & Company May 2014 - August 2014
Diane von Furstenberg May 2013 - August 2013
Jen Kao January 2013 - April 2013
Skills
Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Management, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Research, Project Management, Leadership, Sewing, Draping, Patternmaking, Graphic Design, Illustrator, Photoshop, Fashion Illustration, Technical Fashion...
Education
Parsons School of Design 2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Fashion/Apparel Design
Central Saint Martins
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Knitwear Design
Gary Graham Collections May 2015 - Present
Prabal Gurung, LLC May 2015 - July 2015
Diana Warner New York August 2014 - November 2014
Zac Posen April 2014 - September 2014
Kate Spade & Company May 2014 - August 2014
Diane von Furstenberg May 2013 - August 2013
Jen Kao January 2013 - April 2013
Skills
Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Management, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Research, Project Management, Leadership, Sewing, Draping, Patternmaking, Graphic Design, Illustrator, Photoshop, Fashion Illustration, Technical Fashion...
Education
Parsons School of Design 2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Fashion/Apparel Design
Central Saint Martins
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Knitwear Design
Jackie Michel's Jen Kao Experience July 2011 - September 2011
Job Assistant Technical Designer at Zumba Fitness LLC
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
Zumba Fitness LLC November 2012 - Present
Exist February 2012 - November 2012
GBC Upholstery November 2011 - January 2012
Tommy Hilfiger June 2011 - October 2011
Peter Som June 2011 - October 2011
Jen Kao July 2011 - September 2011
Cushnie et Ochs January 2011 - June 2011
Benz Model & Talent July 2009 - December 2010
Skills
Garment Construction, Pattern Drafting, Draping, Pattern, Photoshop, Illustrator, Ned Graphics, InDesign, Microsoft Office, PDM, Fashion Illustration, Fashion, Fashion Design, Apparel, Fashion Shows, Textile Design, Styling, Trend Forecasting, Tech Packs, Visual Merchandising, Trend, Textiles, Trend Analysis, Sketching, Knitwear, Mood Boards, Sewing, PowerPoint, Fit, Fitting, Adobe Creative Suite
Education
International Academy of Design 2008 — 2011
BFA, Fashion Design and Marketing
Zumba Fitness LLC November 2012 - Present
Exist February 2012 - November 2012
GBC Upholstery November 2011 - January 2012
Tommy Hilfiger June 2011 - October 2011
Peter Som June 2011 - October 2011
Jen Kao July 2011 - September 2011
Cushnie et Ochs January 2011 - June 2011
Benz Model & Talent July 2009 - December 2010
Skills
Garment Construction, Pattern Drafting, Draping, Pattern, Photoshop, Illustrator, Ned Graphics, InDesign, Microsoft Office, PDM, Fashion Illustration, Fashion, Fashion Design, Apparel, Fashion Shows, Textile Design, Styling, Trend Forecasting, Tech Packs, Visual Merchandising, Trend, Textiles, Trend Analysis, Sketching, Knitwear, Mood Boards, Sewing, PowerPoint, Fit, Fitting, Adobe Creative Suite
Education
International Academy of Design 2008 — 2011
BFA, Fashion Design and Marketing
Michaela Foti Michaela Foti's Jen Kao Experience January 2013 - March 2013
Job Publicist
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
North 6th Agency, Inc. (N6A) June 2015 - Present
FYI Brand Communications March 2014 - Present
FYI Brand Communications February 2014 - March 2014
FYI Brand Communications January 2014 - February 2014
OW! Public Relations August 2013 - November 2013
Jen Kao January 2013 - March 2013
Theory 2011 - 2013
Elaine's Shoes & Apparel October 2006 - October 2011
Skills
Apparel, Sales, Fashion Design, Fashion, Merchandising, Marketing, Fashion Event Production, Public Relations, Visual Merchandising, Styling, Publicity, Social Media..., Team Leadership, Production Assistance, Facebook, Microsoft Office
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology 2011 — 2013
N/A, N/A
Suffolk County Community College 2011 — 2012
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Eastern Suffolk BOCES Technical Center 2009 — 2011
2- year Certificate of Completion, Fashion Merchandising
Sayville High School 1997 — 2011
Liberal Arts, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
North 6th Agency, Inc. (N6A) June 2015 - Present
FYI Brand Communications March 2014 - Present
FYI Brand Communications February 2014 - March 2014
FYI Brand Communications January 2014 - February 2014
OW! Public Relations August 2013 - November 2013
Jen Kao January 2013 - March 2013
Theory 2011 - 2013
Elaine's Shoes & Apparel October 2006 - October 2011
Skills
Apparel, Sales, Fashion Design, Fashion, Merchandising, Marketing, Fashion Event Production, Public Relations, Visual Merchandising, Styling, Publicity, Social Media..., Team Leadership, Production Assistance, Facebook, Microsoft Office
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology 2011 — 2013
N/A, N/A
Suffolk County Community College 2011 — 2012
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Eastern Suffolk BOCES Technical Center 2009 — 2011
2- year Certificate of Completion, Fashion Merchandising
Sayville High School 1997 — 2011
Liberal Arts, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Kimberly Izar Kimberly Izar's Jen Kao Experience May 2012 - September 2012
Job Communications & Social Impact Enthusiast (seeking F/T Jan '16)
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Kiva.org January 2015 - June 2015
Triangle February 2014 - August 2014
Triangle January 2014 - August 2014
TJX January 2013 - June 2013
D'Amore-McKim School of Business, Northeastern University January 2012 - January 2013
Jen Kao May 2012 - September 2012
Skills
Event Planning, Social Networking, Community Outreach, Social Media, Public Speaking, Event Management, Public Relations
Education
Northeastern University 2011 — 2016
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration, Marketing
University of Sydney 2013 — 2013
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing
Tappan Zee High School 2007 — 2011
Kiva.org January 2015 - June 2015
Triangle February 2014 - August 2014
Triangle January 2014 - August 2014
TJX January 2013 - June 2013
D'Amore-McKim School of Business, Northeastern University January 2012 - January 2013
Jen Kao May 2012 - September 2012
Skills
Event Planning, Social Networking, Community Outreach, Social Media, Public Speaking, Event Management, Public Relations
Education
Northeastern University 2011 — 2016
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration, Marketing
University of Sydney 2013 — 2013
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing
Tappan Zee High School 2007 — 2011
Danica Zheng Danica Zheng's Jen Kao Experience May 2012 - September 2012
Job Founder at Pamplemousse New York
Industry Design
Experience
Pamplemousse New York May 2015 - Present
Calvin Klein Collection August 2014 - May 2015
Michael Kors September 2013 - January 2014
Narciso Rodriguez April 2013 - July 2013
Jen Kao May 2012 - September 2012
Carolina Herrera September 2011 - November 2011
Skills
Draping, Fashion Design, Fashion Illustration, Pattern, Sewing, Styling, Sketching, Fabric Development, Textiles, Illustrator, Fashion, InDesign, Trims, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop
Education
Parsons School of Design 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Fashion/Apparel Design
University of the Arts London 2013 — 2013
Bachelor's Degree, Fashion/Apparel Design
Pamplemousse New York May 2015 - Present
Calvin Klein Collection August 2014 - May 2015
Michael Kors September 2013 - January 2014
Narciso Rodriguez April 2013 - July 2013
Jen Kao May 2012 - September 2012
Carolina Herrera September 2011 - November 2011
Skills
Draping, Fashion Design, Fashion Illustration, Pattern, Sewing, Styling, Sketching, Fabric Development, Textiles, Illustrator, Fashion, InDesign, Trims, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop
Education
Parsons School of Design 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Fashion/Apparel Design
University of the Arts London 2013 — 2013
Bachelor's Degree, Fashion/Apparel Design
Molly McMahon's Jen Kao Experience January 2010 - February 2010
Job Director, Service Designer at Harken Health
Industry Design
Experience
Harken Health April 2015 - Present
Mayo Clinic August 2011 - April 2015
University of Minnesota 2014 - 2014
Mayo Clinic January 2011 - March 2011
Sruli Recht March 2010 - June 2010
Aeropostale January 2010 - March 2010
Jen Kao January 2010 - February 2010
Kinetic Concept Incorporated June 2009 - September 2009
Abercrombie & Fitch January 2009 - March 2009
Abercrombie & Fitch June 2008 - September 2008
Skills
Teamwork, Fashion Design, Healthcare, Design Research, Service Design, Design Thinking, Workshop Facilitation, InDesign, Research, Public Speaking, Sketching, Empathy, Creative Direction, Product Design, Industrial Design, Tech Packs, Experience Design, Rapid Prototyping, Concept Development, User-centered Design, Adobe Creative Suite
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2014 — 2016
Master's degree, Human Factors and Ergonomics
University of Cincinnati 2006 — 2011
BS, Fashion Design
Harken Health April 2015 - Present
Mayo Clinic August 2011 - April 2015
University of Minnesota 2014 - 2014
Mayo Clinic January 2011 - March 2011
Sruli Recht March 2010 - June 2010
Aeropostale January 2010 - March 2010
Jen Kao January 2010 - February 2010
Kinetic Concept Incorporated June 2009 - September 2009
Abercrombie & Fitch January 2009 - March 2009
Abercrombie & Fitch June 2008 - September 2008
Skills
Teamwork, Fashion Design, Healthcare, Design Research, Service Design, Design Thinking, Workshop Facilitation, InDesign, Research, Public Speaking, Sketching, Empathy, Creative Direction, Product Design, Industrial Design, Tech Packs, Experience Design, Rapid Prototyping, Concept Development, User-centered Design, Adobe Creative Suite
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2014 — 2016
Master's degree, Human Factors and Ergonomics
University of Cincinnati 2006 — 2011
BS, Fashion Design
Kelsey Pushkarewicz Kelsey Pushkarewicz's Jen Kao Experience January 2012 - February 2012
Job Designer I at PVH Corp.
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
PVH Corp. October 2015 - Present
PVH Corp. December 2014 - October 2015
PVH Corp. January 2013 - December 2014
PVH June 2012 - January 2013
Synergy Fashion Group August 2011 - June 2012
Jen Kao January 2012 - February 2012
Chris Benz January 2012 - February 2012
Anthropologie, Christiana Mall, DE Sept September 2011 - January 2012
Anthropologie April 2011 - September 2011
QVC May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Fashion Design, Fashion, Apparel, InDesign, Textiles, Illustration, Tech Packs, CAD, Illustrator, Fit, Photoshop, Sportswear, Art, Mac, Graphic Design, Styling, Sewing
Education
University of Delaware 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Apparel Design
PVH Corp. October 2015 - Present
PVH Corp. December 2014 - October 2015
PVH Corp. January 2013 - December 2014
PVH June 2012 - January 2013
Synergy Fashion Group August 2011 - June 2012
Jen Kao January 2012 - February 2012
Chris Benz January 2012 - February 2012
Anthropologie, Christiana Mall, DE Sept September 2011 - January 2012
Anthropologie April 2011 - September 2011
QVC May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Fashion Design, Fashion, Apparel, InDesign, Textiles, Illustration, Tech Packs, CAD, Illustrator, Fit, Photoshop, Sportswear, Art, Mac, Graphic Design, Styling, Sewing
Education
University of Delaware 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Apparel Design
Alexandria Berntsen Alexandria Berntsen's Jen Kao Experience October 2006 - October 2013
Job Creative Director at We Were Once Fiends
Industry Design
Experience
We Were Once Fiends November 2013 - Present
Jen Kao October 2006 - October 2013
Skills
Fashion Design, Fashion, Apparel, Fashion Shows, Trend Analysis, Photoshop, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Photography, Retail, Social Media, Luxury Goods, Draping, Fashion Illustration, Creative Direction, Brand Development
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology 2003 — 2005
AAS Fashion Design, Fashion Design
University of Vermont
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Studio Art
We Were Once Fiends November 2013 - Present
Jen Kao October 2006 - October 2013
Skills
Fashion Design, Fashion, Apparel, Fashion Shows, Trend Analysis, Photoshop, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Photography, Retail, Social Media, Luxury Goods, Draping, Fashion Illustration, Creative Direction, Brand Development
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology 2003 — 2005
AAS Fashion Design, Fashion Design
University of Vermont
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Studio Art
Sabina Kay Schneider Sabina Kay Schneider's Jen Kao Experience May 2012 - September 2012
Job Assistant Designer: Fleet Street Outerwear
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
Fleet Street Ltd. July 2015 - Present
AwaveAwake February 2015 - May 2015
Ralph Lauren June 2014 - August 2014
Tory Burch January 2014 - January 2014
Tory Burch June 2013 - August 2013
Jen Kao May 2012 - September 2012
Plitzs Fashion Marketing, Inc February 2012 - February 2012
Gen Art: Fresh Faces in Fashion September 2011 - September 2011
Skills
Pattern, Tech Packs, Illustrator, Draping, Sewing, Fashion Illustration, Mood Boards, Apparel, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Sketching, Web PDM, Line Sheets, Spec Sheets, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Pattern making, Time Management, InDesign, Kaledo
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Fine Arts, May 2015, Fashion Design
Fleet Street Ltd. July 2015 - Present
AwaveAwake February 2015 - May 2015
Ralph Lauren June 2014 - August 2014
Tory Burch January 2014 - January 2014
Tory Burch June 2013 - August 2013
Jen Kao May 2012 - September 2012
Plitzs Fashion Marketing, Inc February 2012 - February 2012
Gen Art: Fresh Faces in Fashion September 2011 - September 2011
Skills
Pattern, Tech Packs, Illustrator, Draping, Sewing, Fashion Illustration, Mood Boards, Apparel, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Sketching, Web PDM, Line Sheets, Spec Sheets, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Pattern making, Time Management, InDesign, Kaledo
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Fine Arts, May 2015, Fashion Design
Arushi Kumar Arushi Kumar's Jen Kao Experience April 2011 - June 2011
Job Senior Manager, Design & Product Development at MM LaFleur
Industry Design
Experience
MM.LaFleur September 2015 - Present
Stone Fox Bride September 2014 - Present
Elan, LLC September 2012 - Present
MM.LaFleur November 2014 - August 2015
G-III Apparel Group January 2014 - December 2014
G-III Apparel Group August 2011 - January 2014
Kal Rieman April 2011 - August 2011
Jen Kao April 2011 - June 2011
Calvin Klein Women's Sportswear February 2011 - May 2011
Arushi Kumar Studio March 2010 - February 2011
Skills
Fashion Illustration, Draping, Apparel, Tech Packs, Fashion, Fashion Design, Textiles, Pattern, Styling, Sewing, Mood Boards, Illustrator, Wovens, Textile Design, Fit, Trend Analysis, Knitwear, Sportswear, Sketching, Embroidery, Creative Direction, InDesign, Photoshop, Dresses, WebPDM, Technical Design, Sourcing, Trend Forecasting, Fitting, Fashion Shows, Leather
Education
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Fashion Design, Fashion Design
Saint Louis University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration; Marketing
Ecole supérieure des Sciences commerciales d'Angers 2004 — 2004
Study Abroad, Marketing and French
MM.LaFleur September 2015 - Present
Stone Fox Bride September 2014 - Present
Elan, LLC September 2012 - Present
MM.LaFleur November 2014 - August 2015
G-III Apparel Group January 2014 - December 2014
G-III Apparel Group August 2011 - January 2014
Kal Rieman April 2011 - August 2011
Jen Kao April 2011 - June 2011
Calvin Klein Women's Sportswear February 2011 - May 2011
Arushi Kumar Studio March 2010 - February 2011
Skills
Fashion Illustration, Draping, Apparel, Tech Packs, Fashion, Fashion Design, Textiles, Pattern, Styling, Sewing, Mood Boards, Illustrator, Wovens, Textile Design, Fit, Trend Analysis, Knitwear, Sportswear, Sketching, Embroidery, Creative Direction, InDesign, Photoshop, Dresses, WebPDM, Technical Design, Sourcing, Trend Forecasting, Fitting, Fashion Shows, Leather
Education
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Fashion Design, Fashion Design
Saint Louis University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration; Marketing
Ecole supérieure des Sciences commerciales d'Angers 2004 — 2004
Study Abroad, Marketing and French
Leah Shkolnick Leah Shkolnick's Jen Kao Experience May 2013 - August 2013
Job Fashion Design graduate, Syracuse University
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
HONOR NYC May 2014 - August 2014
Alpha Gamma Delta December 2012 - December 2013
Jen Kao May 2013 - August 2013
College Fashionista May 2012 - August 2012
Christian Siriano May 2012 - August 2012
Nordstrom August 2011 - January 2012
Skills
Industrial Sewing, Draping, Pattern Making, Fashion Illustration, Illustrator, Photoshop, Blogger, Microsoft Word, WordPress, Fashion, Social Media, Microsoft Excel, Facebook, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Optitex, Google Docs
Education
Syracuse University 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Fashion/Apparel Design, Cum Laude
London College of Fashion
Study Abroad Semester, Fashion/Apparel Design
S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications 2013 — 2015
Public Communications
S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications 2012 — 2015
Milestone, Fashion and Beauty Communications
The Emery/Weiner School 2007 — 2011
Graduate, High School (9-12)
HONOR NYC May 2014 - August 2014
Alpha Gamma Delta December 2012 - December 2013
Jen Kao May 2013 - August 2013
College Fashionista May 2012 - August 2012
Christian Siriano May 2012 - August 2012
Nordstrom August 2011 - January 2012
Skills
Industrial Sewing, Draping, Pattern Making, Fashion Illustration, Illustrator, Photoshop, Blogger, Microsoft Word, WordPress, Fashion, Social Media, Microsoft Excel, Facebook, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Optitex, Google Docs
Education
Syracuse University 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Fashion/Apparel Design, Cum Laude
London College of Fashion
Study Abroad Semester, Fashion/Apparel Design
S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications 2013 — 2015
Public Communications
S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications 2012 — 2015
Milestone, Fashion and Beauty Communications
The Emery/Weiner School 2007 — 2011
Graduate, High School (9-12)
Jennifer Partoll's Jen Kao Experience December 2011 - December 2012
Job Sales Director
Industry Wholesale
Experience
Voga Trading Co July 2013 - Present
Jimmy Choo January 2013 - February 2013
Jen Kao December 2011 - December 2012
Giambattista Valli June 2011 - June 2011
Malandrino 2007 - 2009
Skills
Over 20+ years..., Both International &..., Love music, travel,..., Apparel, Fashion, Textiles, Fashion Design, Styling, Retail, Wholesale, Trend, Luxury Goods, Trend Analysis, Footwear, Merchandising, Sportswear, Visual Merchandising, Embroidery, Illustrator, Product Development, Trade Shows
Education
Fairleigh Dickinson University 1985 — 1988
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Fine and Studio Arts
Fashion Institute of Technology 1984 — 1985
Fashion/Apparel Design
Voga Trading Co July 2013 - Present
Jimmy Choo January 2013 - February 2013
Jen Kao December 2011 - December 2012
Giambattista Valli June 2011 - June 2011
Malandrino 2007 - 2009
Skills
Over 20+ years..., Both International &..., Love music, travel,..., Apparel, Fashion, Textiles, Fashion Design, Styling, Retail, Wholesale, Trend, Luxury Goods, Trend Analysis, Footwear, Merchandising, Sportswear, Visual Merchandising, Embroidery, Illustrator, Product Development, Trade Shows
Education
Fairleigh Dickinson University 1985 — 1988
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Fine and Studio Arts
Fashion Institute of Technology 1984 — 1985
Fashion/Apparel Design
Rochelle Fafone's Jen Kao Experience September 2009 - December 2009
Job Women's Knitwear Designer at Club Monaco
Industry Design
Experience
Club Monaco June 2012 - Present
Club Monaco May 2010 - August 2012
Jen Kao September 2009 - December 2009
VPL January 2009 - June 2009
Skills
Fashion Illustration, Adobe Creative Suite, Social Media, Illustrator, Sweaters, Photoshop, Fashion Design, Tech Packs, Draping, Microsoft Office, Sketching
Education
Parsons School of Design 2009 — 2010
AAS, Fashion Studies
Club Monaco June 2012 - Present
Club Monaco May 2010 - August 2012
Jen Kao September 2009 - December 2009
VPL January 2009 - June 2009
Skills
Fashion Illustration, Adobe Creative Suite, Social Media, Illustrator, Sweaters, Photoshop, Fashion Design, Tech Packs, Draping, Microsoft Office, Sketching
Education
Parsons School of Design 2009 — 2010
AAS, Fashion Studies
Jil Smith's Jen Kao Experience May 2012 - September 2012
Job Production Coordinator at Rubin Singer
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
Rubin Singer June 2015 - Present
Zac Posen February 2015 - May 2015
Marchesa September 2014 - February 2015
Marchesa August 2014 - September 2014
Marchesa January 2014 - May 2014
Nordstrom July 2013 - January 2014
Jen Kao May 2012 - September 2012
Crown Ginia Collections April 2011 - May 2012
Skills
Fashion Design, Fabric Development, Textile Design, Fashion Illustration, Industrial Sewing, Pattern Making, Textiles
Education
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Fashion/Apparel Design
Rubin Singer June 2015 - Present
Zac Posen February 2015 - May 2015
Marchesa September 2014 - February 2015
Marchesa August 2014 - September 2014
Marchesa January 2014 - May 2014
Nordstrom July 2013 - January 2014
Jen Kao May 2012 - September 2012
Crown Ginia Collections April 2011 - May 2012
Skills
Fashion Design, Fabric Development, Textile Design, Fashion Illustration, Industrial Sewing, Pattern Making, Textiles
Education
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Fashion/Apparel Design
jessica volent jessica volent's Jen Kao Experience July 2011 - December 2012
Job Design Professional
Industry Design
Experience
Yana K Fashion Group September 2014 - November 2014
Delia Casiraghi Studio November 2013 - June 2014
Shopmaeven.com January 2012 - January 2013
Jen Kao July 2011 - December 2012
Reinvent My Wardrobe October 2011 - February 2012
Willie Hall December 2009 - December 2009
Skills
Fashion Illustration, Photoshop, Design Patterns, Sewing, Draping, Illustrator, FileMaker, Styling, Fabric Selection, Illustration, Fashion Design, Fashion, Apparel, Pattern, Sketching, Textiles
Education
The Art Institute of New York City 2009 — 2011
Associate's Degree, Fashion/Apparel Design
Yana K Fashion Group September 2014 - November 2014
Delia Casiraghi Studio November 2013 - June 2014
Shopmaeven.com January 2012 - January 2013
Jen Kao July 2011 - December 2012
Reinvent My Wardrobe October 2011 - February 2012
Willie Hall December 2009 - December 2009
Skills
Fashion Illustration, Photoshop, Design Patterns, Sewing, Draping, Illustrator, FileMaker, Styling, Fabric Selection, Illustration, Fashion Design, Fashion, Apparel, Pattern, Sketching, Textiles
Education
The Art Institute of New York City 2009 — 2011
Associate's Degree, Fashion/Apparel Design
Brad Suddreth Brad Suddreth's Jen Kao Experience May 2013 - August 2013
Job Provider Relations Specialist
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
CorVel Corporation May 2015 - Present
Aeroflow Healthcare June 2014 - March 2015
Caldwell Community College May 2011 - March 2014
Jen Kao May 2013 - August 2013
Joey Showroom May 2013 - June 2013
Portrait Innovations January 2010 - March 2011
Sledgehammer Charlie's September 2005 - February 2008
Skills
Microsoft Office 2007, Apple Macintosh, PowerPoint, Social Media, Facebook, Portrait Photography, iPhone, Social Networking, Phone Etiquette, OS X, Fashion, Microsoft Office 2011, Interpersonal..., Networking, Superior organizational..., Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Mac, Customer Service, Time Management, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Microsoft Excel, Public Relations
Education
Appalachian State University 2008 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Communication Studies
Appalachian State University 2008 — 2014
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Communication Studies
CorVel Corporation May 2015 - Present
Aeroflow Healthcare June 2014 - March 2015
Caldwell Community College May 2011 - March 2014
Jen Kao May 2013 - August 2013
Joey Showroom May 2013 - June 2013
Portrait Innovations January 2010 - March 2011
Sledgehammer Charlie's September 2005 - February 2008
Skills
Microsoft Office 2007, Apple Macintosh, PowerPoint, Social Media, Facebook, Portrait Photography, iPhone, Social Networking, Phone Etiquette, OS X, Fashion, Microsoft Office 2011, Interpersonal..., Networking, Superior organizational..., Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Mac, Customer Service, Time Management, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Microsoft Excel, Public Relations
Education
Appalachian State University 2008 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Communication Studies
Appalachian State University 2008 — 2014
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Communication Studies
Corinna La Corinna La's Jen Kao Experience June 2012 - September 2012
Job Atelier Design Assistant at Calvin Klein, Founder and Creative Director at PLAGUEspace
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
Marc Jacobs June 2015 - August 2015
LDNY May 2014 - October 2014
Mary Katrantzou June 2013 - September 2013
Fusion Fashion Show November 2012 - March 2013
Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week 2012 - February 2013
Anna Sui September 2012 - November 2012
Jen Kao June 2012 - September 2012
ODvision January 2012 - June 2012
Pedalheads July 2011 - August 2011
ACAD Show Off High School Art Competition April 2011 - May 2011
Skills
Draping, Photoshop, Sewing, Illustrator, Fashion, Marketing, Pattern, Leadership, Public Speaking, Social Media, Attention To Detail, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Fashion Shows, Apparel, Event Planning, Word, Excel, Organizing, Drawing, Merchandising, Fine Art, Textiles, Textile Design, Adobe Muse, Fashion Design
Education
Parsons School of Design 2011 — 2015
BFA, Fashion Design
Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London 2013 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Fashion/Apparel Design, Marketing
Western Canada High School 2008 — 2011
High School Diploma
Marc Jacobs June 2015 - August 2015
LDNY May 2014 - October 2014
Mary Katrantzou June 2013 - September 2013
Fusion Fashion Show November 2012 - March 2013
Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week 2012 - February 2013
Anna Sui September 2012 - November 2012
Jen Kao June 2012 - September 2012
ODvision January 2012 - June 2012
Pedalheads July 2011 - August 2011
ACAD Show Off High School Art Competition April 2011 - May 2011
Skills
Draping, Photoshop, Sewing, Illustrator, Fashion, Marketing, Pattern, Leadership, Public Speaking, Social Media, Attention To Detail, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Fashion Shows, Apparel, Event Planning, Word, Excel, Organizing, Drawing, Merchandising, Fine Art, Textiles, Textile Design, Adobe Muse, Fashion Design
Education
Parsons School of Design 2011 — 2015
BFA, Fashion Design
Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London 2013 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Fashion/Apparel Design, Marketing
Western Canada High School 2008 — 2011
High School Diploma
Alexandra Damiano's Jen Kao Experience October 2009 - February 2010
Job Fashion/Apparel Design : Patternmaking & Manufacturing Processes
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
Damiano January 2015 - Present
Alexandra Damiano LLC September 2014 - Present
Henson Group Sports May 2012 - September 2014
Oscar de la Renta April 2009 - February 2012
Bridal Alterations March 2008 - December 2010
Jen Kao October 2009 - February 2010
SA VA June 2009 - October 2009
Skills
Fashion Design, Sewing, Pattern, Draping, Textiles, Apparel, Fashion, Fitting, Technical Design, Fit, Garment Fitting, Pattern Making, Illustration, Fashion Illustration
Education
Art Institute of Philadelphia 2008 — 2012
Bachelor's Degree, Fashion/Apparel Design
Parsons School of Design : Paris Campus 2011 — 2011
Certificate of Completion, Fashion Photography Course : Intensive Study
Istituto di Moda Burgo 2011 — 2011
Certificate of Completion, Alta Moda Patternmaking
Damiano January 2015 - Present
Alexandra Damiano LLC September 2014 - Present
Henson Group Sports May 2012 - September 2014
Oscar de la Renta April 2009 - February 2012
Bridal Alterations March 2008 - December 2010
Jen Kao October 2009 - February 2010
SA VA June 2009 - October 2009
Skills
Fashion Design, Sewing, Pattern, Draping, Textiles, Apparel, Fashion, Fitting, Technical Design, Fit, Garment Fitting, Pattern Making, Illustration, Fashion Illustration
Education
Art Institute of Philadelphia 2008 — 2012
Bachelor's Degree, Fashion/Apparel Design
Parsons School of Design : Paris Campus 2011 — 2011
Certificate of Completion, Fashion Photography Course : Intensive Study
Istituto di Moda Burgo 2011 — 2011
Certificate of Completion, Alta Moda Patternmaking
April Mezzadri April Mezzadri's Jen Kao Experience December 2010 - February 2012
Job Associate Designer at SaraMax Apparel Group
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
SaraMax Apparel Group January 2013 - Present
Eastman Footwear March 2012 - January 2013
LF Fashion Orient International Co. Ltd May 2011 - March 2012
Jen Kao December 2010 - February 2012
Skills
Fashion Design, Fashion Illustration, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Graphic Design, Draping, Patterning, Print Design, Market Research, Illustrator, Textiles, Fit, Apparel, Fashion, Microsoft Office, Sewing, Styling, Tech Packs
Education
University of Delaware 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Apparel Design
SaraMax Apparel Group January 2013 - Present
Eastman Footwear March 2012 - January 2013
LF Fashion Orient International Co. Ltd May 2011 - March 2012
Jen Kao December 2010 - February 2012
Skills
Fashion Design, Fashion Illustration, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Graphic Design, Draping, Patterning, Print Design, Market Research, Illustrator, Textiles, Fit, Apparel, Fashion, Microsoft Office, Sewing, Styling, Tech Packs
Education
University of Delaware 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Apparel Design
Jessy Dover's Jen Kao Experience 2010 - 2011
Job CoFounder and Creative Director at Dagne Dover
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
Dagne Dover January 2012 - Present
Coach February 2011 - June 2011
Dennis Basso January 2011 - June 2011
Parson's School of Design August 2007 - June 2011
Jen Kao 2010 - 2011
Armani Exchange 2010 - 2010
Mac + Milk Studios 2010 - 2010
Nili Lotan 2009 - 2010
Designers & Agents January 2007 - January 2009
Skills
Illustration, Microsoft Office, Draping, Sewing, Fashion Illustration, Fashion Design, Pattern, Tech Packs, Sketching, Styling, Illustrator, Fashion, Trend Analysis, Trend, Product Design, Mood Boards
Education
Parsons School of Design 2007 — 2011
Bfa, Fashion design
Semester at Sea 2009 — 2010
BFA, General
Parson's Paris 2008 — 2009
BFA, Fashion Design
Dagne Dover January 2012 - Present
Coach February 2011 - June 2011
Dennis Basso January 2011 - June 2011
Parson's School of Design August 2007 - June 2011
Jen Kao 2010 - 2011
Armani Exchange 2010 - 2010
Mac + Milk Studios 2010 - 2010
Nili Lotan 2009 - 2010
Designers & Agents January 2007 - January 2009
Skills
Illustration, Microsoft Office, Draping, Sewing, Fashion Illustration, Fashion Design, Pattern, Tech Packs, Sketching, Styling, Illustrator, Fashion, Trend Analysis, Trend, Product Design, Mood Boards
Education
Parsons School of Design 2007 — 2011
Bfa, Fashion design
Semester at Sea 2009 — 2010
BFA, General
Parson's Paris 2008 — 2009
BFA, Fashion Design
Shirley Torres Shirley Torres's Jen Kao Experience May 2009 - September 2009
Job Desktop Publisher at Kroll Bond Rating Agency, Inc.
Industry Design
Experience
Kroll Bond Rating Agency, Inc. July 2014 - Present
Multilingual Group Inc. March 2014 - July 2014
Freelance September 2009 - July 2014
Legal Language Services February 2011 - March 2014
Albrizio Limited LLC July 2008 - February 2011
Jen Kao May 2009 - September 2009
Time Inc. January 2009 - May 2009
Bloomingdale's April 2006 - June 2008
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, QuarkXPress, Microsoft Office, Graphic Design, Typography, Editorial, Fashion Design, Translation, Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop, Desktop Publishing, Magazine Layout Design, Layout, Vector Illustration, Branding & Identity, Newsletters, Graphics, Logo Design, InDesign
Education
CUNY New York City College of Technology 2007 — 2009
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Art & Advertising Design
Kroll Bond Rating Agency, Inc. July 2014 - Present
Multilingual Group Inc. March 2014 - July 2014
Freelance September 2009 - July 2014
Legal Language Services February 2011 - March 2014
Albrizio Limited LLC July 2008 - February 2011
Jen Kao May 2009 - September 2009
Time Inc. January 2009 - May 2009
Bloomingdale's April 2006 - June 2008
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, QuarkXPress, Microsoft Office, Graphic Design, Typography, Editorial, Fashion Design, Translation, Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop, Desktop Publishing, Magazine Layout Design, Layout, Vector Illustration, Branding & Identity, Newsletters, Graphics, Logo Design, InDesign
Education
CUNY New York City College of Technology 2007 — 2009
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Art & Advertising Design
Kate McGill Kate McGill's Jen Kao Experience June 2012 - March 2014
Job Controller at TANYA TAYLOR
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
TANYA TAYLOR August 2015 - Present
Tracy Anderson Method April 2014 - August 2015
Jen Kao June 2012 - March 2014
Kate McGill Design August 2009 - December 2012
Proenza Schouler January 2011 - June 2012
Proenza Schouler June 2010 - August 2010
Southland Graphics September 2007 - July 2009
Skills
Management Accounting, Accounting, Accounts Payable, Financial Analysis, Accounts Receivable, QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Trend Analysis, Fashion, Microsoft Office
Education
The University of Georgia 2005 — 2009
BSFCS, Fashion Merchandising
TANYA TAYLOR August 2015 - Present
Tracy Anderson Method April 2014 - August 2015
Jen Kao June 2012 - March 2014
Kate McGill Design August 2009 - December 2012
Proenza Schouler January 2011 - June 2012
Proenza Schouler June 2010 - August 2010
Southland Graphics September 2007 - July 2009
Skills
Management Accounting, Accounting, Accounts Payable, Financial Analysis, Accounts Receivable, QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Trend Analysis, Fashion, Microsoft Office
Education
The University of Georgia 2005 — 2009
BSFCS, Fashion Merchandising
Daniella Kallmeyer's Jen Kao Experience January 2010 - April 2010
Job Fashion & Accessories Designer, Art Director, Artist
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
KALLMEYER New York January 2011 - Present
PRIVATE LABEL October 2009 - June 2013
Jen Kao January 2010 - April 2010
alice + olivia March 2009 - October 2009
The Fashion Show February 2009 - July 2009
McQ Alexander McQueen March 2008 - August 2008
Les Chiffoniers August 2007 - March 2008
Proenza Schouler May 2006 - October 2006
LUCA LUCA June 2005 - August 2006
Skills
Fashion Design, Creative Direction, Art Direction, Photoshop, Illustrator, Merchandising, Fabric Development, Graphic Design, Creative Pattern Cutting, Production Managment, Knitwear, Branding & Identity, Apparel, Fashion Illustration, Trend Analysis, Illustration, Textiles, Draping, Sewing, Art, Digital Printing, Surface Pattern Design, Pattern, Trend Forecasting, Mood Boards, Photography, Musical Theatre, Costume Design, Set Design, Fashion
Education
London College of Fashion 2006 — 2008
Bachelor's Degree, Fashion Design and Technology, womenswear, Honors
Syracuse University 2004 — 2006
BFA, Fashion Design
Winston Churchill High School 2000 — 2004
High School, 3.45 GPA
Pratt Institute 2003 — 2003
Fashion/Apparel Design, A+
KALLMEYER New York January 2011 - Present
PRIVATE LABEL October 2009 - June 2013
Jen Kao January 2010 - April 2010
alice + olivia March 2009 - October 2009
The Fashion Show February 2009 - July 2009
McQ Alexander McQueen March 2008 - August 2008
Les Chiffoniers August 2007 - March 2008
Proenza Schouler May 2006 - October 2006
LUCA LUCA June 2005 - August 2006
Skills
Fashion Design, Creative Direction, Art Direction, Photoshop, Illustrator, Merchandising, Fabric Development, Graphic Design, Creative Pattern Cutting, Production Managment, Knitwear, Branding & Identity, Apparel, Fashion Illustration, Trend Analysis, Illustration, Textiles, Draping, Sewing, Art, Digital Printing, Surface Pattern Design, Pattern, Trend Forecasting, Mood Boards, Photography, Musical Theatre, Costume Design, Set Design, Fashion
Education
London College of Fashion 2006 — 2008
Bachelor's Degree, Fashion Design and Technology, womenswear, Honors
Syracuse University 2004 — 2006
BFA, Fashion Design
Winston Churchill High School 2000 — 2004
High School, 3.45 GPA
Pratt Institute 2003 — 2003
Fashion/Apparel Design, A+
Debbie Park's Jen Kao Experience 2009 - 2009
Job Technical Designer at 10 Crosby Derek Lam
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
Derek Lam June 2015 - Present
Diane von Furstenberg September 2013 - Present
alice + olivia May 2011 - August 2013
alice + olivia 2011 - 2011
Qi 2009 - 2010
Jen Kao 2009 - 2009
ADAM by Adam Lippes 2008 - 2009
PHI 2008 - 2008
Skills
Tech Packs, Draping, Fashion Illustration, Pattern, Fashion Design, Sewing, Apparel, Fashion, Wovens, Trend, Textiles, Trend Forecasting, Technical Design, Fit, Mood Boards, Knitwear, Fitting, Sketching, Illustrator, Fashion Shows
Education
Parsons School of Design 2007 — 2011
Derek Lam June 2015 - Present
Diane von Furstenberg September 2013 - Present
alice + olivia May 2011 - August 2013
alice + olivia 2011 - 2011
Qi 2009 - 2010
Jen Kao 2009 - 2009
ADAM by Adam Lippes 2008 - 2009
PHI 2008 - 2008
Skills
Tech Packs, Draping, Fashion Illustration, Pattern, Fashion Design, Sewing, Apparel, Fashion, Wovens, Trend, Textiles, Trend Forecasting, Technical Design, Fit, Mood Boards, Knitwear, Fitting, Sketching, Illustrator, Fashion Shows
Education
Parsons School of Design 2007 — 2011
Christopher Kittell's Jen Kao Experience November 2009 - March 2011
Job Assistant Designer at Draper James
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
Draper James December 2014 - Present
G-III Apparel Group August 2013 - December 2014
Bernardo Fashions May 2014 - November 2014
Trade-Mark April 2014 - November 2014
Super Delux - Roxanne Assoulin March 2014 - April 2014
Sperry Top-Sider November 2013 - December 2013
Bernardo Fashions March 2012 - June 2012
LIS June 2011 - March 2012
Soho Fashion March 2011 - June 2011
Jen Kao November 2009 - March 2011
Skills
Tailoring, Sewing, Sketching, Illustrator, Photoshop, Project Oversight, Overseas Production, CAD, Technical Documentation, Technical Design, Flat Sketching, detail sketching, Mood Boards, Market Research, Logo Design, Product Design, Pattern, Illustration, Draping, Fashion, Textiles, Textile Design, Fashion Design, Apparel, Knitwear, Tech Packs, Dresses, Fashion Illustration, Styling, Embroidery, WebPDM, Wovens
Education
Mount Ida College 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Fashion Design
American Intercontinental University, London, England 2008 — 2008
Summer Semester Accelerated Internship Program, Fashion Design
Draper James December 2014 - Present
G-III Apparel Group August 2013 - December 2014
Bernardo Fashions May 2014 - November 2014
Trade-Mark April 2014 - November 2014
Super Delux - Roxanne Assoulin March 2014 - April 2014
Sperry Top-Sider November 2013 - December 2013
Bernardo Fashions March 2012 - June 2012
LIS June 2011 - March 2012
Soho Fashion March 2011 - June 2011
Jen Kao November 2009 - March 2011
Skills
Tailoring, Sewing, Sketching, Illustrator, Photoshop, Project Oversight, Overseas Production, CAD, Technical Documentation, Technical Design, Flat Sketching, detail sketching, Mood Boards, Market Research, Logo Design, Product Design, Pattern, Illustration, Draping, Fashion, Textiles, Textile Design, Fashion Design, Apparel, Knitwear, Tech Packs, Dresses, Fashion Illustration, Styling, Embroidery, WebPDM, Wovens
Education
Mount Ida College 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Fashion Design
American Intercontinental University, London, England 2008 — 2008
Summer Semester Accelerated Internship Program, Fashion Design
Stephanie Gancayco's Jen Kao Experience December 2010 - May 2011
Job Design Development Manager at ANN INC.
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
ANN INC. July 2014 - Present
Victoria's Secret Pink July 2013 - July 2014
Alexis Bittar, Inc. May 2013 - July 2013
Coach April 2013 - May 2013
Chico's FAS Inc. November 2012 - March 2013
Camuto Group June 2011 - August 2012
Jen Kao December 2010 - May 2011
Anna Sui January 2010 - December 2010
charsa August 2007 - July 2009
Skills
Tech Packs, Pattern, Draping, Apparel, Mood Boards, Wovens, Fashion Illustration, Fashion Design, Textiles, Knitwear, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Fit, Sewing, Trend Analysis, Technical Design, Styling, Sportswear, Textile Design, CAD, Product Development, Adobe Creative Suite, WebPDM, AS400 system, Hand Knitting, Machine Knitting, InDesign, Flex PLM, Outlook, PowerPoint, Product Management, Design Thinking, Concept Development
Education
California College of the Arts 2002 — 2006
BFA, Fashion Design
ANN INC. July 2014 - Present
Victoria's Secret Pink July 2013 - July 2014
Alexis Bittar, Inc. May 2013 - July 2013
Coach April 2013 - May 2013
Chico's FAS Inc. November 2012 - March 2013
Camuto Group June 2011 - August 2012
Jen Kao December 2010 - May 2011
Anna Sui January 2010 - December 2010
charsa August 2007 - July 2009
Skills
Tech Packs, Pattern, Draping, Apparel, Mood Boards, Wovens, Fashion Illustration, Fashion Design, Textiles, Knitwear, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Fit, Sewing, Trend Analysis, Technical Design, Styling, Sportswear, Textile Design, CAD, Product Development, Adobe Creative Suite, WebPDM, AS400 system, Hand Knitting, Machine Knitting, InDesign, Flex PLM, Outlook, PowerPoint, Product Management, Design Thinking, Concept Development
Education
California College of the Arts 2002 — 2006
BFA, Fashion Design
Mallory Williams's Jen Kao Experience April 2013 - September 2013
Job Patternmaker/ Draper
Industry Fine Art
Experience
Coach November 2014 - February 2015
Gabriela Cadena April 2014 - November 2014
Anna Sui January 2014 - March 2014
Zac Posen August 2013 - November 2013
Jen Kao April 2013 - September 2013
Marchesa 2011 - 2013
Marchesa 2008 - 2009
Skills
Drawing, Photoshop, Sketching, Fashion Design, Draping, Wovens, Apparel, Fitting, Fashion, Fit, Sewing, Embroidery, Fashion Illustration
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology 2006 — 2010
Coach November 2014 - February 2015
Gabriela Cadena April 2014 - November 2014
Anna Sui January 2014 - March 2014
Zac Posen August 2013 - November 2013
Jen Kao April 2013 - September 2013
Marchesa 2011 - 2013
Marchesa 2008 - 2009
Skills
Drawing, Photoshop, Sketching, Fashion Design, Draping, Wovens, Apparel, Fitting, Fashion, Fit, Sewing, Embroidery, Fashion Illustration
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology 2006 — 2010
Julia Perry's Jen Kao Experience August 2010 - September 2010
Job MBA, Strategy, Marketing, & Design
Industry Design
Experience
Brigham Young University 2013 - 2015
Elie Tahari 2011 - 2013
Isaac Mizrahi Live 2011 - 2011
Ralph Lauren 2011 - 2011
GeniuneKids September 2010 - December 2010
Jen Kao August 2010 - September 2010
Cynthia Rowley November 2009 - May 2010
Skills
Tech Packs, Wovens, Illustrator, Mood Boards, Textiles, Fashion Design, Sportswear, Embroidery, Sketching, Design Patterns, Trims, Dresses, Styling, Apparel
Education
Brigham Young University 2013 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business, Management, & Marketing
Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York
Bachelors of Fine Arts, International Fashion Design
Politecnico di Milano 2008 — 2009
Fashion Institute of Technology
Associate, Applied Science, Fashion Design
Brigham Young University 2013 - 2015
Elie Tahari 2011 - 2013
Isaac Mizrahi Live 2011 - 2011
Ralph Lauren 2011 - 2011
GeniuneKids September 2010 - December 2010
Jen Kao August 2010 - September 2010
Cynthia Rowley November 2009 - May 2010
Skills
Tech Packs, Wovens, Illustrator, Mood Boards, Textiles, Fashion Design, Sportswear, Embroidery, Sketching, Design Patterns, Trims, Dresses, Styling, Apparel
Education
Brigham Young University 2013 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business, Management, & Marketing
Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York
Bachelors of Fine Arts, International Fashion Design
Politecnico di Milano 2008 — 2009
Fashion Institute of Technology
Associate, Applied Science, Fashion Design
Shawna Trunk's Jen Kao Experience August 2010 - September 2010
Job Sr Associate Designer at BCBG
Industry Design
Experience
BCBG Max Azria November 2010 - Present
Yigal Azroel, Inc. November 2010 - November 2010
Jen Kao August 2010 - September 2010
Calvin Klein January 2010 - June 2010
Skills
Draping, Fashion Illustration, Fashion Design, Pattern, Tech Packs, WebPDM, Sewing, Fitting, Styling, Photoshop, Trend Analysis, Mood Boards, Fashion, Sketching, Apparel, Illustrator
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology 2006 — 2010
Bachelors, International Fashion Design
Politecnico di Milano 2008 — 2009
Fashion Design
BCBG Max Azria November 2010 - Present
Yigal Azroel, Inc. November 2010 - November 2010
Jen Kao August 2010 - September 2010
Calvin Klein January 2010 - June 2010
Skills
Draping, Fashion Illustration, Fashion Design, Pattern, Tech Packs, WebPDM, Sewing, Fitting, Styling, Photoshop, Trend Analysis, Mood Boards, Fashion, Sketching, Apparel, Illustrator
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology 2006 — 2010
Bachelors, International Fashion Design
Politecnico di Milano 2008 — 2009
Fashion Design
Natalie Cheah's Jen Kao Experience June 2010 - September 2010
Job Fashion Designer
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
LF Europe & LF Americas (Oxford Collections) June 2013 - Present
Fishman and Tobin (LF USA) June 2012 - May 2013
Juicy Couture September 2011 - September 2011
Kids Headquarters (LF USA) June 2011 - August 2011
Jen Kao June 2010 - September 2010
Milk Studios February 2010 - August 2010
Mercury Marketing & Communications Pte Ltd May 2009 - May 2009
Bridal Veil by Michelle Huimin October 2008 - November 2008
Hansel Productions Pte Ltd May 2008 - May 2008
Skills
Fashion Design, Womenswear Design, Childrenswear Design, Accessories, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Print Design, Fabric Development, Embellishment Design, Sketching, Flat Sketching, Knitting, Crochet, Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Office, Fashion Illustration, Apparel, Photoshop, Illustrator, Fashion, Mood Boards
Education
Parsons School of Design 2009 — 2012
BFA, Fashion Design
Lasalle-SIA College of the Arts 2005 — 2009
Diploma, Fashion Design
LF Europe & LF Americas (Oxford Collections) June 2013 - Present
Fishman and Tobin (LF USA) June 2012 - May 2013
Juicy Couture September 2011 - September 2011
Kids Headquarters (LF USA) June 2011 - August 2011
Jen Kao June 2010 - September 2010
Milk Studios February 2010 - August 2010
Mercury Marketing & Communications Pte Ltd May 2009 - May 2009
Bridal Veil by Michelle Huimin October 2008 - November 2008
Hansel Productions Pte Ltd May 2008 - May 2008
Skills
Fashion Design, Womenswear Design, Childrenswear Design, Accessories, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Print Design, Fabric Development, Embellishment Design, Sketching, Flat Sketching, Knitting, Crochet, Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Office, Fashion Illustration, Apparel, Photoshop, Illustrator, Fashion, Mood Boards
Education
Parsons School of Design 2009 — 2012
BFA, Fashion Design
Lasalle-SIA College of the Arts 2005 — 2009
Diploma, Fashion Design
Enaya Kenchen's Jen Kao Experience August 2012 - October 2012
Job Attended Wood TobeCoburn School
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
Footwear Plus Magazine November 2012 - March 2013
Modzik Magazine November 2012 - November 2012
Jen Kao August 2012 - October 2012
Jen Kao August 2012 - October 2012
Talbots August 2002 - June 2007
Skills
Merchandising, Fashion, Event Planning
Education
Wood Tobe-Coburn School 2012 — 2012
Fashion Merchandising, 3.85
Wood Tobe-Coburn School
Associate Degree, Fashion Merchandising/Marketing
Delaware State University 2000 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Delaware State University
Bachelor of Science, Community Health
Footwear Plus Magazine November 2012 - March 2013
Modzik Magazine November 2012 - November 2012
Jen Kao August 2012 - October 2012
Jen Kao August 2012 - October 2012
Talbots August 2002 - June 2007
Skills
Merchandising, Fashion, Event Planning
Education
Wood Tobe-Coburn School 2012 — 2012
Fashion Merchandising, 3.85
Wood Tobe-Coburn School
Associate Degree, Fashion Merchandising/Marketing
Delaware State University 2000 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Delaware State University
Bachelor of Science, Community Health
Alexandria Bain's Jen Kao Experience June 2009 - October 2009
Job Associate Design at 1.STATE
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
1.STATE April 2014 - Present
Tommy Hilfiger April 2013 - March 2014
Belstaff March 2012 - April 2013
Derek Lam August 2011 - March 2012
Ohne Titel August 2010 - February 2011
Jen Kao June 2009 - October 2009
Skills
Pattern, Apparel, Fit, Illustrator, Textiles, Sketching, Styling, Fitting, Draping, Embroidery
Education
Parsons School of Design 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Fashion/Apparel Design
1.STATE April 2014 - Present
Tommy Hilfiger April 2013 - March 2014
Belstaff March 2012 - April 2013
Derek Lam August 2011 - March 2012
Ohne Titel August 2010 - February 2011
Jen Kao June 2009 - October 2009
Skills
Pattern, Apparel, Fit, Illustrator, Textiles, Sketching, Styling, Fitting, Draping, Embroidery
Education
Parsons School of Design 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Fashion/Apparel Design
Liza (Allison) Reich's Jen Kao Experience January 2013 - March 2013
Job Associate Designer
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
Miri RTW Inc. September 2014 - Present
Miri RTW Inc. February 2014 - September 2014
Bridal Direct July 2009 - December 2013
Jen Kao January 2013 - March 2013
Skills
Illustrator, Textiles, Photoshop, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop, Construct garment by..., Design garment flat..., Alterations Management, Conduct Sales..., Fashion, Fashion Design, Sketching, Embellishment, Sewing
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology 2012 — 2013
CADs for Fashion Design
Touro College 2008 — 2012
Bachelors of Science, Business Marketing/ Management
Prospect Park
Miri RTW Inc. September 2014 - Present
Miri RTW Inc. February 2014 - September 2014
Bridal Direct July 2009 - December 2013
Jen Kao January 2013 - March 2013
Skills
Illustrator, Textiles, Photoshop, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop, Construct garment by..., Design garment flat..., Alterations Management, Conduct Sales..., Fashion, Fashion Design, Sketching, Embellishment, Sewing
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology 2012 — 2013
CADs for Fashion Design
Touro College 2008 — 2012
Bachelors of Science, Business Marketing/ Management
Prospect Park