Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles
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Evolving Graphics January 2013 - Present
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles October 2011 - August 2012
Ed Hardy, Hello Kitty Organics, Lindsay Lohan's Line 6126, Rockstar, YMI, Betty Boop May 2008 - August 2011
Crystal Rock May 2008 - April 2009
Ed Hardy Jackets March 2007 - April 2008
Cinema Electric August 2006 - 2007
TCI Direct July 2005 - July 2006
Danielle Ashley Communications January 2002 - March 2005
Skills
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Basic DreamWeaver, Photography, Tech Packs, Original Artwork, Illustrate CADS, Line Sheets, Marketing Materials, Social Media Marketing, Artwork Placement, Artwork prep for..., trims, Embellishments, Trade Show Booths, Business Cards, Logos, Email Blasts, Website, After Effects, HTML, CS5, Mac or PC, Video Shooting, Art Direction, Communication Skills, Typography, Booklets, Patterns, Hang Tags, Large Format Digital..., Logo Design, Brand Development, Web Design, Brochures, Email Marketing, Creative Direction, Advertising, Fashion, Posters, Pre-press, Marketing, Adobe Creative Suite, Pattern
Education
Columbia College Chicago 2001 — 2003
Bachelor's Degree, Art and Design: Graphic Design
Northern Illinois University 2000 — 2001
Nursing
Forester University 2000 — 2000
Certificate, Spanish and Culturization
College of DuPage 1998 — 2000
Associates, Liberal Arts
Downers Grove South 1994 — 1998
Diploma, General
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles September 2015 - Present
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles September 2013 - Present
HauteLook May 2013 - September 2013
Cal Poly Foundation February 2012 - March 2013
Nordstrom June 2012 - September 2012
CESD June 2011 - August 2011
Deborah Lindquist June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Social Media, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Customer Service, Research, Facebook, Advertising, Event Management, Marketing Communications, Photography, Social Networking
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication Studies
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles May 2013 - Present
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles January 2012 - May 2013
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles September 2009 - January 2012
Skills
Product Design, Merchandise Planning, Sales, Fabric Development, Technical Design, Garment Fitting, Product Presentation, Apparel, Textiles, Trend Analysis, Marketing, Sportswear, Knitwear, Sketching, Tech Packs, Fashion, Visual Merchandising, Styling, Leadership, Merchandising, Fashion Design, Retail, Mood Boards, Sewing, Wovens, Product Development, Sweaters, Draping
Education
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising 2008 — 2009
Associate's degree, Product Development
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Apparel and Textiles
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles November 2012 - Present
Abercrombie & Fitch May 2012 - October 2012
Michigan State University September 2010 - May 2011
Michigan State University September 2008 - April 2011
Coldwater Creek May 2010 - August 2010
Dee Cramer, Inc. April 2007 - September 2008
Skills
Draping, Pattern Design, Illustration, Abobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Flat Sketching, Illustrator, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Microsoft Office, Emerging Trends, Fashion, Apparel, Textiles, Adobe Creative Suite, Fashion Design, Sewing, Trend Analysis, Styling, Sketching, Photography, Mac, Graphic Design, Research, Writing, CAD, Garment Construction, Creative Problem Solving, Outlook, Digital Photography, Adobe Acrobat, Mac OS X, Blogging, Fashion Shows, Visual Merchandising
Education
Michigan State University 2006 — 2011
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Apparel and Textile Design
FAM Brands/ Marika Fitness May 2015 - Present
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles April 2013 - Present
LAmade May 2012 - March 2013
Freelance October 2011 - March 2012
Clarks May 2011 - September 2011
Denis Colomb Lifestyle May 2010 - November 2010
Maria Pinto June 2009 - September 2009
Moran Industries, Inc. June 2007 - June 2009
Skills
Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Mac OS X, Pc Software, Garment Construction, Pattern Design, Flat Sketching, Data Entry, Grading, Business Strategy, Business Analysis, Critical Thinking, Team Building, Merchandise Development, Target Marketing, Photoshop, Sewing, Sketching, Illustrator, Pattern, Textiles, Retail, Fashion Shows, Apparel, Fashion
Education
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising 2011 — 2013
Bachelors of Science, Business Management
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising 2009 — 2011
Associates of Arts, Fashion Design
Hatch Ecolifestyle February 2015 - Present
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles April 2014 - June 2014
Kallisto Salon & Spa January 2012 - June 2012
Mack & Co. June 2011 - September 2011
Sprockets Kids Clothing Inc. June 2010 - September 2010
Skills
Fashion Design for 8..., Illustrator, Appointment Scheduling, Product Management, Sewing Skills for 8..., Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Office, Customer Satisfaction, 2D Tukatech..., trend analysis, trend forecasting, Sewing, Apparel, Fashion Design, Retail, Styling
Education
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 2009 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Apparel Merchandising and Management, Apparel Production Option
Richmond, The American International University in London 2012 — 2012
Fall Study Abroad- Florence, Italy
Bishop O' Dowd High School 2005 — 2009
ChicExecs PR November 2014 - September 2015
ChicExecs PR December 2013 - April 2014
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles December 2010 - April 2012
Sanctuary Clothing July 2010 - November 2010
Karen Kane Inc. February 2008 - July 2010
Skills
Fashion, Merchandising, Textiles, Trend Analysis, Microsoft Office, Visual Merchandising, Pattern, Styling, Apparel, Microsoft Word, Tech Packs, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Illustrator, Fit, Social Media, Advertising, Photoshop, Keyword Research, Public Relations, Press Releases, Pitching Media, Pitching Ideas, Copywriting
Education
National University 2012 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising 2004 — 2006
Associate of Arts (A.A.)
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles 2014 - Present
Evy of California 2012 - 2014
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles 2012 - August 2012
HauteLook February 2012 - July 2012
Carrie Amber Intimates, Inc October 2011 - December 2011
Sanrio March 2010 - June 2010
Education
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising 2010 — 2011
Associate of Arts
Salt Lake Community College 2008 — 2010
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles November 2014 - Present
Sanctuary Clothing August 2014 - November 2014
Zygote Management February 2013 - October 2014
Bella Dahl February 2013 - August 2014
Gilberts El Indio November 2013 - November 2013
Amrapur Overseas July 2012 - February 2013
Carrie Amber Intimates, Inc March 2012 - July 2012
YOTAM SOLOMON October 2011 - January 2012
Rodarte November 2010 - February 2011
Skills
Knit Design, Garment Dye, Fashion Design, Illustrator, Trend Analysis, CAD, Tech Packs, Garment Costing, Sewing, Microsoft Excel, Underwear, Pattern, Photoshop, Lingerie, Technical Design, Knitwear, Mood Boards, PowerPoint, French, Fashion, Line Sheets, Trend Forecasting, Apparel, Styling, Trend, Fashion Illustration, Garment Fitting, Garment Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Excel, Garment Construction
Education
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising 2010 — 2012
Apparel Industry Management, Business, Manufacturing
University of Washington 2007 — 2010
Psychology BA
American Golf Corporation July 2015 - Present
Dale's Diner May 2013 - July 2015
Elephant Bar Restaurant October 2012 - February 2013
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles September 2012 - January 2013
Kohl's Department Stores August 2009 - October 2012
Skills
Styling, Fashion Design, Fashion, Fashion Shows, Visual Merchandising, Retail, Apparel, Merchandising, Personal Shopping, Trend Analysis, Textiles, Social Media Marketing
Education
California State University-Long Beach 2012 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Fashion Merchandising
Target October 2014 - Present
Trina Turk January 2014 - October 2014
Levi Strauss & Co. August 2011 - January 2014
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles June 2010 - August 2011
Target January 2008 - June 2010
Skills
Trend Analysis, Merchandise Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Sourcing, Analysis, Strategy, Negotiation, Forecasting, Training, Merchandising, CAD, HTML, Blogger, Fashion Blogging, Microsoft Office, Leadership Development, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Vendor Management, Product Development, Fashion Buying, Apparel, Visual Merchandising, Fashion, Management, Sales
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences, Major - Apparel Merchandising, Minor - Business
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles May 2015 - Present
Bob Mackie Design Group, Ltd. November 2014 - May 2015
Morgane Le Fay August 2014 - January 2015
Mattel, Inc. June 2014 - August 2014
Madewell October 2013 - June 2014
Johnny Was November 2013 - March 2014
Under Armour August 2013 - January 2014
The Walt Disney Company April 2012 - August 2013
JCrew company September 2010 - May 2012
Skills
Fashion, Visual Merchandising, Apparel, Trend Analysis, Fashion Design, Sewing, Fashion Illustration, Trend, Merchandising, Draping, Trend Forecasting, Window Displays, Pattern, Fashion Shows
Education
Otis College of Art and Design 2012 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Fashion/Apparel Design, Junior
Saddleback College 2009 — 2012
General education
Beyond Measure, Inc. October 2014 - Present
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles February 2013 - October 2014
Evidence Based Apparel August 2011 - December 2011
The Donna Karan Co. December 2010 - June 2011
David Yurman April 2011 - May 2011
Etro, USA January 2011 - January 2011
Skills
Draping, Fashion Illustration, Apparel, Fashion Design, Textiles, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Organizing, Nonprofits, Product Management, Product Design, Tech Packs, Illustrator, Styling, Able To Multi-task, Fit, Fashion, Sketching, Trend, Trend Analysis, Technical Design, Mood Boards, Mac, Microsoft Office, Creative Problem Solving, Team Leadership, Manufacturing, Product Development, Graphic Design, Fashion Photography, Fashion Shows, Production, Bill of Materials, Photoshop, Illustration, Digital Illustration, CAD, Makeup Artistry, Composition, Time Management, Deadline Oriented, Patterns, Adobe Creative Suite, Concept Development, Trend Research, Creative Direction, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Event Management
Education
Syracuse University 2006 — 2010
BFA, Fashion Design
L'Agence August 2014 - Present
Joie January 2013 - August 2014
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles March 2010 - January 2013
BCBG Max Azria May 2006 - March 2010
Meoshe Sports August 2003 - July 2004
Skills
Fashion, Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Inventory Management, Sales, Travel Arrangements, Quality Control, Product Development, Merchandising, Textiles, Visual Merchandising, Trend, Trend Analysis, Sportswear, Wovens
Education
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising 2009 — 2011
B.S Degree, Business Management
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising 2000 — 2002
A.A Degree, Fashion Design
J.Crew July 2014 - Present
Cosmetic Ideas March 2013 - April 2014
Cotton On Group November 2011 - May 2013
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles December 2011 - February 2013
Forever 21 October 2009 - February 2012
H&M July 2006 - June 2008
Skills
Sales, Customer Service, Styling, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Illustrator, Outlook, POS, Physical Inventory, Data Entry, Apparel, Fashion, Retail
Education
California State University-Long Beach 2004 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Fashion Merchandising
Big Strike November 2011 - Present
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles September 2010 - November 2011
Quality Worldwide Inc. July 2006 - September 2010
Skills
Illustrator, Sketching, Illustration, Adobe Creative Suite, Art Direction, Photoshop, Concept Development, Apparel, Fashion Design, Merchandising, Fashion, Brand Development, Styling
Education
UCI
FAM Brands/ Marika Fitness June 2015 - Present
Starbucks December 2014 - June 2015
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles June 2010 - December 2014
Skills
Customer Service, Critical Thinking, Employee Training, Consulting, Collaborative Problem..., Active Learning
Education
Santa Monica College 2014 — 2015
Self Esteem - All Access Apparel Inc April 2014 - Present
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles June 2013 - Present
Kellwood Company August 2011 - March 2013
BCBG - Manoukian July 2011 - August 2011
CMT Wholesale corp. (Urban Behavior) June 2009 - September 2010
Felina Lingerie August 2008 - December 2008
Eva Varro (California Style Dynamics) October 2004 - April 2008
Daniela Kurrle Couture March 2003 - August 2004
Stylist: Jodi Leesley April 2003 - October 2003
Skills
Fashion, Fashion Design, Technical Design, Trend, Textile Design, Styling, Apparel, Merchandising, Sketching, Fashion Illustration, Knitwear, Draping, Wovens, Mood Boards
Education
Art Institute of Design - California 2004 — 2008
Bachelor, Fashion Design - Fine Arts
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising 2000 — 2003
Associate, Fashion Design
Elwood Clothing December 2013 - Present
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles December 2013 - Present
Topson Downs - Elwood March 2011 - December 2013
James Perse Ent., Inc. June 2004 - August 2008
Hotels.com August 2002 - May 2003
Skills
Apparel, Sourcing
Education
Southwest Missouri State University 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles May 2007 - Present
Juicy Couture December 2006 - May 2007
Skills
Apparel, Fashion, Fashion Design, Trend Analysis, Illustrator, Styling, Trend, Photoshop, Wovens
Education
University of Colorado at Boulder 2000 — 2003
BFA, Studio Art - Painting & Photography
School of Visual Arts
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
USC Marshall School of Business
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles December 2014 - Present
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles April 2013 - Present
A.L.C. August 2012 - March 2013
A.L.C. December 2010 - October 2012
Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent December 2010 - June 2012
Rock & Republic November 2010 - December 2010
Rock & Republic July 2010 - November 2010
Hudson Jeans February 2009 - June 2010
Skills
Account Management, Budgets, Trend Analysis, Apparel, Fashion Design, Visual Merchandising, Styling, Illustrator, Trend, Photoshop, Textiles, Sewing, Fit, Sourcing, Trend Forecasting
Education
Radford University 2002 — 2007
B.S, Fashion Merchandising and Marketing
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles January 2010 - Present
Busby House South Africa 2006 - 2007
Gap Inc. January 2001 - August 2003
Skills
Trend, Knitwear, Wovens, Apparel, Brand Development, Styling, Fashion Design, Apparel Sourcing, Fabric Development, Fabric Selection, Sales, Draping, Mood Boards, Tech Packs, Denim, Fit, Pattern, Textiles, Fashion Illustration, Sewing, Sportswear, Retail, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Trend Forecasting
Education
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising 2008 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Product development, Magna Cum Laude
Vega University South Africa 2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Forever 21 May 2014 - Present
Jr.'s & Girls Woven's Designer August 2012 - May 2014
Kellwood Company June 2013 - March 2014
Fox Head, Inc. March 2013 - May 2013
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles September 2007 - March 2012
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles February 2008 - September 2008
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles September 2007 - February 2008
Jolna Design Group April 2007 - August 2007
Juicy Couture March 2006 - March 2007
Juicy Couture September 2004 - March 2006
Skills
Color Specialist, Photoshop, Illustrator, Fabric Development, Product Development, Trim Development, Wash Development, Technical Illustration, Project Management, Team Leadership, Trend, Wovens, Tech Packs, Trend Analysis, Sewing, Apparel, Textiles, Knitwear, Trend Forecasting, Blogging, Blog Marketing, Dresses, Private Label, Sportswear, Technical Design, Tops, Trims, Denim, Fashion Illustration
Education
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising 2002 — 2004
Associate of Arts, Fashion Design
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles May 2015 - Present
Brand District, LLC November 2014 - Present
Colosseum Athletics April 2014 - May 2015
Forever 21 October 2012 - April 2014
Fred Segal Couture June 2012 - October 2012
Hug of Nature November 2011 - October 2012
Quiksilver May 2011 - August 2011
CO2 Cashmere April 2010 - August 2010
Avalon Document Services September 2008 - August 2009
Avalon Document Services September 2007 - September 2008
Skills
Fashion Illustration, Fashion Design, Tailoring, Fabric..., Draping, Mood Boards, Pattern Drafting, Tech Pack Development, Textiles, Garment Fitting, Construction, Hand Sewing, Styling, Look Books, Portfolio Development, Illustrator, Fitting, Trend Forecasting, Sample Preparation, Knitwear, Trend, Technical Design, Textile Design, Sewing, Pattern, Photography, Fit, Apparel, Merchandising, Dresses, Photoshop, Pattern Design, Tops, Tech Packs, Sketching, Fabric Selection, Graphic Design, Drawing, Trend Analysis, Fashion, Sportswear, Denim, Fashion Writing, Trend Researching, Fashion Shows, Screen Printing, Industrial Sewing, Concept Development
Education
Otis College of Art and Design 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Fashion Design
Onondaga Community College 2005 — 2007
Associates in Applied Science, Graphic Design
John C. Birdlebough High School 2000 — 2004
Regents Diploma, Art and Science
Hybrid Apparel June 2015 - Present
Tommy Bahama July 2014 - May 2015
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles April 2014 - May 2014
Pacific Sunwear February 2014 - April 2014
Rick Owens December 2013 - December 2013
alice + olivia September 2013 - November 2013
Hartwell Apparel April 2013 - April 2013
Joe Boxer, Sears September 2012 - November 2012
Skills
Patternmaking, Sewing, Draping, Fashion Sketching, Mood Boards, Trend & Color Research, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint, Industrial Sewing, Cut & Sew, Technical Flats, Spec Sheets, Fabric Boards, Line Sheets, Illustrator, Sketching, Pattern, Apparel, Fashion Illustration
Education
Savannah College of Art and Design 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Fashion/Apparel Design
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles February 2014 - Present
SLHF April 2012 - December 2013
Punch Studio September 2011 - January 2012
Kellwood Company January 2009 - September 2011
Design Printsiples April 2007 - January 2009
Citron Clothing, Inc. June 2006 - April 2007
Robert Kaufman Co. September 2005 - April 2006
Skills
Textiles, Textile Design, Photoshop, Repeats, Apparel, Wovens, Trend, AVA, Ned Graphics, Fashion Illustration, Trend Analysis
Education
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Associate of Arts (AA), Textile Surface Design
San Francisco State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Clothing and Textiles
ELLE Magazine June 2015 - August 2015
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles August 2014 - December 2014
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles June 2014 - July 2014
Black Frame January 2014 - May 2014
Skills
Fashion, Social Media, Facebook, Public Relations, Event Planning, Blogging, Social Media Marketing, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Retail, Styling, Press Releases, Social Networking, PowerPoint, Editing, Photography
Education
London College of Fashion 2015 — 2016
Foundation degree, International preparation of fashion
Fashion Institute of Technology 2013 — 2015
Associate's degree, Fashion Merchandising Management
Geelong Grammar School, Australia 2009 — 2012
International Baccalaureate Diploma, International Baccalaureate
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles January 2014 - Present
Topson Downs of California November 2011 - January 2014
Topson Downs March 2011 - November 2011
G-Star August 2009 - March 2011
Design Options November 2010 - February 2011
Raina Belts February 2010 - July 2010
LASC September 2008 - August 2009
Villains Shoe Store February 2007 - September 2008
Skills
Fashion, Merchandising, Apparel, Trend Analysis, Textiles, Illustrator, Customer Service, Sales, Microsoft Excel, Visual Merchandising, Management, Retail, Training, Fashion Design, Sourcing, Social Media Marketing, Wholesale, Blogging
Education
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising 2010 — 2011
Associate of Arts, Apparel Manufacturing Management
California Polytechnic State University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Business, Marketing and Finance
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2001 — 2005
Bachelors of Science, Finance, marketing
Beijing University 2003 — 2003
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles June 2014 - Present
ISU Dining November 2013 - May 2014
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles May 2013 - July 2013
oBaz February 2013 - May 2013
YMCA June 2007 - August 2009
Skills
Merchandising, Photoshop, Illustrator, PowerPoint, Social Media, Facebook, Event Planning, Blogging, Mac, Fashion, Event Management, Public Relations, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Press Releases, Pinterest, Styling, Product Lifecycle..., CAD, Tech Packs, Visual Merchandising, Teamwork, Time Management, Customer Service, Retail, Sales, Trend Forecasting, Data Entry, Textiles, Adobe Creative Suite
Education
Cuesta College 2010 — 2011
San Ramon Valley High School
Xirena - DDA Holidings Inc February 2015 - Present
Nolitha - DDA Holdings Inc May 2013 - March 2015
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles January 2012 - March 2013
Finecotton 2009 - 2011
Skills
Fashion, Fashion Design, Apparel, Trend Analysis, Textiles, Trend, Styling, Knitwear, Wovens, Merchandising, Trend Forecasting, Technical Design, Product Development
Education
University of the Witwatersrand 2007 — 2009
L.L.B.
University of Cape Town 2004 — 2006
B.A., Art History, Classical Studies
IMS Trading, LLC September 2008 - Present
IMS Trading, LLC July 2010 - August 2011
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles August 2005 - October 2006
Skills
Retail, Social Media, Photoshop, Copywriting, Order Processing, Sales Analysis, Deliveries, Shipping, Distribution Center..., Inventory Analysis, Inventory Management, Grocery, Inventory Control, Pricing
Education
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Pasadena 2003 — 2004
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles March 2015 - Present
Honey Punch February 2014 - December 2014
Stony Apparel Corp. March 2014 - May 2014
Levi Strauss & Co. May 2013 - March 2014
Johnny Was June 2012 - January 2014
Barbara Tfank April 2012 - January 2014
Roma Costume Inc May 2010 - May 2012
Design by Tal Sheyn June 2010 - October 2010
Society for Rational Dress May 2009 - May 2010
Max Studio May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Fashion Illustration, Draping, Fashion Design, Drawing, Illustrator, Sewing, Illustration, Pattern, InDesign, Dresses, Tech Packs, Photoshop, Creative Direction, Art, Textiles, Fit, Sketching, Embroidery, Apparel
Education
Otis College of Art and Design 2006 — 2010
Bachelors of Fine Art, Fashion Design
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles August 2015 - Present
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles July 2012 - Present
Dream Careers Inc. September 2011 - May 2012
Club 21 June 2011 - July 2011
Tt Collection May 2009 - August 2009
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles May 2008 - August 2008
Dance for Kids August 2007 - May 2008
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Denim, Merchandising, Fashion Design, Fabric Development, Print Development, Tech Packs, CADs, Illustrator, Trending, Fashion, Apparel, Microsoft Excel
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 2008 — 2012
BS, Apparel Merchandising, Fashion Design, Business
Self Esteem - All Access Apparel Inc July 2014 - Present
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles February 2012 - July 2014
David Textiles July 2011 - February 2012
BEXTEX Ltd. September 2010 - December 2010
BCBG Max Azria September 2008 - December 2008
OLD NAVY June 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Textile Design, Textiles, Trend, Fashion, Apparel, Illustrator, U4ia, Illustration, Graphics, Photography, Fashion Illustration, Mood Boards, Sketching, Trend Analysis, Screen Printing, Photoshop, Pattern Design, Graphic Design, Design Thinking, Fashion Design
Education
Academy of Art University 2007 — 2011
BA, Textile Design
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising 2000 — 2003
AA, Product Development & Merchandising
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles August 2015 - Present
University Tees April 2015 - Present
Boston University January 2015 - Present
Alpha Epsilon Phi December 2014 - Present
Piazza Della Sole May 2014 - Present
butv10 January 2015 - May 2015
Fitzgerald's 1928 January 2012 - August 2013
Dance Dance Dance September 2011 - June 2013
Skills
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, MacBook Pro, Keynote, Photoshop, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, Customer Service
Education
Boston University 2013 — 2017
Bachelor's degree, Communication and Media Studies
Glen Ridge High School 2009 — 2013
High school diploma
Kellwood Company October 2005 - Present
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles 2001 - 2005
Skills
Technical Design, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Illustrator, WebPDM, Sportswear, Tech Packs, Sewing
Education
California State University-Long Beach 1995 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Graphic Design
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles February 2013 - Present
Billabong April 2012 - January 2013
Forever 21 August 2010 - April 2012
Malibu Textiles August 2005 - November 2007
Skills
Apparel, Fashion
Education
State University of New York at Albany 1999 — 2003
Stony Apparel Corp. December 2014 - April 2015
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles March 2010 - December 2014
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles November 2011 - August 2013
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles March 2010 - November 2011
Jerry Leigh January 2008 - October 2008
The Disney Store June 2007 - December 2007
Treesje Handbags Inc. November 2005 - February 2007
Skills
Fashion Design, Sketching, Tech Packs, Trend Research, Garment Construction, Flat Sketching, Mood Boards, Knitwear, Wovens, Photoshop, Technical Design, Screen Printing, Trend, Fashion, Fit, Trend Analysis, Fashion Illustration, Draping, Dresses, Pattern, Apparel, Styling, Sportswear, Merchandising, Textiles, Illustrator, Mac
Education
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising 2005 — 2007
AA, Product Development, Fashion Design, Merchandise Marketing
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles August 2015 - Present
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles August 2013 - August 2015
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles October 2012 - September 2013
Topson Downs/ Material Girl March 2010 - October 2012
Forever 21 June 2009 - March 2010
Santa Barbara Magazine November 2008 - March 2009
2005 & Fall 2007 September 2005 - September 2007
Skills
Merchandising, Apparel, Fashion, Textiles, Event Planning, Trend Forecasting, Product Development, Wovens, Sales, Styling, Trend Analysis, Visual Merchandising, Negotiation, Trend, Retail, Social Media, Facebook, Fashion Design, Photoshop, Social Media Marketing, Microsoft Office, Fashion Buying, Marketing
Education
University of California, Santa Barbara
BA, Communication
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles August 2014 - Present
Joe's Jeans August 2011 - August 2014
Forever 21 June 2005 - September 2011
Skills
Draping, Fashion Illustration, Styling, Sewing, Fashion Design, Pattern, Tech Packs, Apparel, Merchandising, Photoshop, Creative Direction
Education
Otis College of Art and Design 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Fashion Design
Immaculate Heart High School
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles July 2014 - Present
Nasty Gal July 2013 - February 2014
Charlotte Tarantola January 2012 - May 2013
Skills
Tech Packs, Fitting, Specing, Sourcing, Styling, Illustrator, Fashion, Fashion Design, Trend Analysis, Sketching, Apparel, Trend Forecasting, Photoshop, Technical Design
Education
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising 2009 — 2011
A.A, Merchandise Product Development
SUGARED l BRONZED August 2015 - Present
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles March 2014 - October 2014
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles October 2013 - March 2014
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles October 2012 - October 2013
Slim, Inc. dba Stephanie Johnson November 2009 - October 2012
Blue Elephant Boutique March 2009 - October 2009
Vanity Salon and Day Spa October 2008 - March 2009
Anthropologie September 2008 - January 2009
Scotty's Brewhouse 2006 - 2009
Skills
Fashion, Visual Merchandising, Apparel, Inventory Management, Photoshop, Customer Service, Graphic Design, Sales, Leadership, Product Development, Merchandising, Social Media Marketing
Education
Academy of Beauty 2015 — 2015
Esthethics, Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Ball State University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor, Fashion Merchandising
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles September 2015 - Present
Strategic Partners February 2013 - September 2015
Victoria's Secret Design June 2008 - February 2013
Skills
Textile Design, Textile Prints, Repeats, Design Patterns, Pattern Design, Surface Pattern Design, CAD, Drawing, Painting, Fashion Illustration, Fashion Design, Print Development, Textiles, Graphic Design, Apparel, Concept Development, Concept Design, Mood Boards, Trend Researching, Ned Graphics, Photoshop, Illustrator, Illustration, Trend & Color Research, Pattern Development, Intimates, Juniors, Women's, Swimwear, Scarves, Sketching
Education
Syracuse University 2004 — 2008
BFA, Surface/Pattern Design
Miss Porter's School 2000 — 2004
Kellwood Company April 2014 - September 2014
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles November 2013 - February 2014
Kellwood Company September 2013 - November 2013
BELLA + CANVAS September 2011 - January 2013
Skills
Fashion, Fashion Illustration, Fashion Design, Technical Writing, Product Development, Graphic Design, Problem Solving, Technical Drawing, Layout, Fitting, Red Carpet
Education
Los Angeles Trade Technical College 2012 — 2015
Fashion/Apparel Design
Pasadena City College 2010 — 2012
Associate of Arts (AA), Fashion/Apparel Design
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles April 2008 - Present
Fortune Casuals.LLc. September 2005 - May 2007
Skills
Tech Packs, Apparel, Draping, Fashion, Fashion Design, Fitting, Technical Design, Sportswear
Education
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising 1997 — 1999
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Fashion Design
Otis College of Art and Design
Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles January 2013 - Present
Forever21 September 2012 - December 2012
Forever 21 April 2011 - September 2012
Forever 21 October 2009 - April 2011
Urban Outfitters October 2007 - October 2009
Skills
Retail, Merchandising, Apparel, Fashion, Sourcing, Product Development, Management, Sales, Illustrator, Recruiting, Trend Analysis, Trend, Styling, Purchasing, Visual Merchandising, Fashion Design
Education
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising 2007 — 2009
Associates of Arts Degree, Product Development
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles February 2015 - Present
Various October 2008 - Present
Education
Loyola Marymount University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Animation
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles April 2015 - Present
For Love & Lemons September 2014 - January 2015
BCBGMAXAZRIAGROUP September 2013 - December 2013
STARWORKS Group June 2013 - August 2013
Bamboopink by JudeFrances January 2012 - May 2012
Skills
Social Media Marketing, Trend Research, Fashion Illustration, Social Networking, Public Relations, Social Media, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Blogging, Research, Photoshop, Editing, Mac, Time Management, InDesign, Sewing/ draping, Adobe Creative Suite, Fashion GPS, Cision, Trend Analysis, Video Editing, Pitching Media, Drafting Press Releases, Fabric Selection, Brand Development
Education
Chapman University
BS- Public Relations/ Advertising, Minor- Fashion Merchandising
Truxton's American Bistro August 2009 - Present
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles April 2015 - June 2015
Kabbalah Centre 2006 - 2007
Skills
Technical Design, Technical Packages, Computer Aided Design, Photoshop, Gerber Accumark, Illustrator, BOM development, Product Costing, Fabric Knowledge, Marketing Strategy, Adobe Acrobat, Patternmaking, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Tech Packs, PowerPoint, Time Management, Social Media, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Restaurants, Catering, Food, Customer Service, Bartending, Facebook, Event Management, Advertising, Public Speaking, Marketing
Education
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising 2015 — 2016
Bachelor's of Science in Business Management, Business Administration and Management, General
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising 2014 — 2015
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Merchandise Product Development with a specialty in Technical Design, 4.0
Santa Monica College 2010 — 2012
Associate of Arts (AA), Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
GUESS?, Inc. May 2015 - Present
Trixxi September 2014 - Present
Evolution Payment Systems January 2012 - Present
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles August 2013 - August 2014
BCBG Max Azria 2011 - 2012
BCBG Max Azria June 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Draping, Fashion, Styling, Apparel, Fashion Design, Tech Packs, Pattern, Fashion Illustration, Sewing, Trend, Trend Analysis, Trend Forecasting, Visual Merchandising, Fit, Textiles, Wovens, Illustrator, WebPDM, Sportswear, Fitting, Photoshop, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Sourcing, Personal Shopping, Trend Researching, Mannequin Styling, Technical Packages, Product Design, Mood Boards, PDM, Technical Design, Product Development, Fabric Development, Retail
Education
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising 2010 — 2012
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Product Development
Culver City Beauty College 2006 — 2008
Licensed Aesthetician, Aesthics
Topsondowns October 2014 - Present
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles March 2014 - November 2014
The Reformation August 2013 - May 2014
D.B.A. Minuet inc. November 2012 - August 2013
Ryu: June 2011 - November 2012
BARBARA TFANK April 2011 - June 2011
BCBG MAXAZRIA June 2008 - February 2011
Max Studio April 2007 - April 2008
Libertine April 2007 - April 2008
Blue Holdings Inc. June 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Draping, Sewing, Drawing, Watercolor, Illustration Skills, Photoshop, Oil Painting, Gouache, Sketching, Tech Packs, Screen Printing, Illustration, Fashion Design, Fashion Illustration, Illustrator, Graphic Design, Fashion, After Effects, Garment Construction, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Creative Direction, Outerwear, Dresses, Textiles
Education
Otis College of Art and Design 2004 — 2008
BFA, fashion
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles November 2013 - Present
Diane's Beachwear February 2013 - November 2013
Anthropologie 2012 - 2013
Skills
Sales, Retail Sales, Social Skills, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Apple Pages, Social Media, Written Communication, Trend Research, Trend Analysis
Education
University of San Francisco 2012 — 2012
Master's Certificate, Supply Chain Management
San Francisco State University 2005 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Public Health/Community
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles January 2000 - Present
Divan Apparel 1998 - 1999
Just For Wraps,Inc. 1995 - 1998
Studio Schema 1992 - 1995
Skills
Costume Design, Sketching, Gerber Accumark, Garment Fitting, WebPDM, Pattern Development, Draping, Product Sampling, Sample Development, Pattern Design, PLM Tools, Design Patterns, Trims, Styling, Fashion, Fashion Illustration
Education
Los Angeles Trade Technical College 1988 — 1990
Fashion/Apparel Design
Torrid June 2015 - Present
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles October 2013 - June 2015
AT&T Mobility October 2009 - September 2013
Skills
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Education
Academy of Art University
Bachelors of Fine Arts, Textile Design
Cha-Cha ChiC July 2014 - February 2015
EXPRESS October 2012 - October 2014
LOOKSIMA May 2013 - August 2013
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles February 2012 - June 2012
EXPRESS August 2011 - March 2012
Skills
Trend Forecasting, Styling, Visual Merchandising, Trend Analysis, Apparel, Fashion, Trend, Window Displays, Fashion Design, Merchandising, Fashion Illustration, Draping, Sewing, Textiles, Photoshop, Social Media, Blogging, Sales, Illustrator, Tech Packs
Education
FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Los Angeles 2010 — 2012
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Fashion/Apparel Design, 3.33
Arizona State University 2012 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Arts Administration, Cum Laude
Freelance Textile and Apparel Graphic Artist February 2015 - Present
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles June 2012 - February 2015
Vain Media May 2011 - September 2011
Self Esteem - All Access Apparel Inc September 2010 - June 2011
Charles A LLC January 2011 - April 2011
Butterfly Design Studio January 2007 - January 2011
Mighty Fine Inc September 2005 - June 2006
Joystick Clothing Co October 2004 - August 2005
Skills
Screen Printing, Textile Design, Illustration, Apparel, Illustrator, Graphic Design, Graphics, Fashion, Adobe Creative Suite, Art, Creative Direction, Fashion Design, Fashion Illustration, Photoshop, Sewing, Sketching, Sportswear, Textiles
Education
Academy of Art University 2000 — 2004
MFA, Graphic Design
University of Illinois Urbana
Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles July 2015 - Present
The S Group June 2012 - April 2015
Freelance Designer July 2010 - December 2012
Jillian Rabe August 2010 - June 2012
Established Brands Inc. September 2010 - September 2011
Velvet Heart September 2009 - July 2010
Prevue Formal and Bridal January 2009 - June 2009
US Airways February 2005 - July 2008
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Trend Analysis, Technical Design, Fashion Show Production, Microsoft Office, Line Sheet Development, Look Books, Graphic Design, Team Management, Color Theory, Fashion, Apparel, Illustration, Sportswear
Education
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising 2008 — 2010
Associate of Arts, Merchandise Product Development
Minnesota State University, Moorhead 2003 — 2004
Collective May 2015 - Present
Ippudo NY December 2014 - May 2015
WWOOF (WORLD WIDE OPPORTUNITIES ON ORGANIC FARMS) September 2014 - October 2014
Serious Eats June 2014 - September 2014
NuCulinary August 2012 - June 2014
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles August 2012 - June 2014
Cirus Controls June 2012 - July 2012
Cognitive Development Lab, Wesleyan University January 2012 - May 2012
Wesleyan University September 2011 - December 2011
Nomolos, Inc. June 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Microsoft Office, SPSS, Finale, Social Media, SugarCRM, Peachtree, Mac, PC, French, Baking, Piano, Singing, Acoustic Guitar, Typing, Social Networking, Creative Writing, Event Planning
Education
Wesleyan University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology and French Studies
Université Denis Diderot (Paris VII) / University Paris VII 2010 — 2010
Psychology, French Literature
The Blake School, Minneapolis, MN 2004 — 2008
Trixxi clothing May 2012 - December 2012
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles November 2010 - May 2012
MS Fabrics Inc. February 2008 - November 2010
Unicolors August 2006 - February 2008
Skills
Apparel, Merchandising, Fashion, Customer Service, Retail, Styling, Fashion Design, Trend, Wovens, Knitwear, Visual Merchandising, Sportswear, Tech Packs, Sewing
Education
Los Angeles Trade Technical College 1986 — 1988
Fashion degree, Fashion/Apparel Design
Madison Brands September 2013 - Present
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles March 2008 - September 2013
City of Los Angeles February 2002 - September 2013
A-Plus Pattern/MKP Development LLC. 2007 - 2008
Cosmetic Dental Ceramics March 2002 - November 2006
Skills
Illustrator, Photoshop, Product Development, Fashion Design, Apparel, Styling, Trend, Tech Packs, Draping, Pattern, Trend Analysis, Wovens
Education
The Art Institute of California-Hollywood 2005 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Fashion/Apparel Design
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles May 2014 - April 2015
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles March 2013 - May 2014
Topson Downs October 2012 - March 2013
Kellwood Company November 2010 - July 2012
Independent Women's Clothing Line August 2011 - September 2011
BCBG Max Azria September 2010 - November 2010
US Apparel Group August 2010 - September 2010
Kellwood Company April 2010 - June 2010
Aether Apparel March 2010 - May 2010
Le Marais LLC September 2009 - March 2010
Skills
Sewing, Technical Design, Styling, Tech Packs, Draping, Fashion Illustration, Fashion Design, Pattern, Apparel, Trend Analysis, Fashion, Illustrator, PDM, Trims, Sketching, Wovens
Education
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising 2009 — 2010
A.A, Product Development
University of California, Los Angeles 2004 — 2009
B.S., Mathematics Applied Science
Jaya Apparel Group LLC October 2013 - Present
Perry Ellis International January 2012 - October 2013
Perry Ellis International August 2011 - January 2012
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles May 2009 - July 2011
Skills
Apparel, Styling, Sourcing, Product Development, Textiles, Budgets, Brand Management, Purchasing, Fabric Development, Trend Analysis, Fashion, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Retail, Illustrator, Wovens, Photoshop, Fashion Design, Knitwear, Trend, Technical Design, Denim, Trend Forecasting, Sportswear, Sewing
Education
Bowling Green State University 2001 — 2006
Bachelor's degree, Apparel Merchandising and Product Development
lexington high school 1989 — 2001
Forever 21 May 2015 - Present
Forever 21 July 2013 - May 2015
Macy's August 2011 - May 2013
Macy's June 2011 - August 2011
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles June 2011 - August 2011
Zoë Boutique August 2010 - July 2011
Skills
Merchandising, Retail, Fashion, Inventory Management, Apparel, Management, Styling, Trend Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Forecasting, Merchandise Planning, Assortment, Purchasing, Product Development, Sales
Education
University of Arizona 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Retailing and Consumer Scienes
Scotty Cameron August 2015 - Present
Gucci June 2013 - August 2015
Screaming Mouth Blog September 2010 - June 2013
James Perse Ent., Inc. April 2009 - June 2013
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles January 2011 - May 2011
Screaming-Mouth Public Relations January 2005 - September 2010
Picture Vehicles Unlimited/Mike Ryan Stunts April 2007 - April 2009
Wardrobbe April 2003 - April 2007
Banana Republic October 1999 - April 2003
J.Crew September 1998 - October 1999
Skills
Apparel, Fashion, Promotions, Video, Merchandising, Retail, Brand Development, Styling, Event Planning, Word, Excel, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Visual Merchandising, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Sales, Fashion Design, Microsoft Excel, Photography, Product Development, Luxury Goods, Trend, Trend Analysis
Education
North Carolina State University 1998 — 2002
BS, Marketing/Minor in Spanish
Asheville School 1996 — 1998
Athens Drive Highschool 1994 — 1996
L'Oréal January 2014 - Present
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles October 2011 - January 2014
Skills
Negotiation, Packaging, Timelines, Cosmetics, Demand Planning, Product Development, Operations Management, Brand Development, Management, Product Launch, Skin Care, Forecasting, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Business Strategy, Manufacturing, Business Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Logistics, Sales, Customer Service, Sales Management, Microsoft Excel, Event Planning, Merchandising, Marketing, New Business Development, Social Media Marketing, Textiles, Advertising, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Social Networking, Inventory Management, Retail, Fashion, Sourcing, Customer Satisfaction, Male Grooming, Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Apparel, Revenue Analysis
Education
University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business 2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, General
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising 2006 — 2007
Coursework, Retail Management
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles August 2010 - Present
MGM May 2009 - August 2009
Education
University of Colorado Boulder 2006 — 2010
Bachelor’s Degree, Advertising
CEA Global Campus: Florence 2009 — 2009
Italian Culture
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles July 2015 - Present
BHDRL, Entertainment law firm, Greater Los Angeles Area August 2014 - June 2015
BeachMint August 2013 - July 2014
Merle Norman Cosmetics Inc. October 2007 - August 2013
JonesTrading October 2006 - October 2007
Korn/Ferry International October 2004 - September 2006
Deloitte & Touche, LLP 2002 - 2004
Skills
Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Internal Controls, Analysis, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Corporate Finance, Finance, Management, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Financial Modeling, Forecasting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Variance Analysis
Education
University of California, Los Angeles - The Anderson School of Management 2010 — 2013
Master of Business Administration (MBA), International Business
University of California, Los Angeles 1998 — 2002
BS, Business Economics Major Accounting Minor
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles October 2013 - Present
PAIGE PREMIUM DENIM LLC August 2012 - Present
Manhattan Beachwear June 2010 - June 2012
DI Corp May 2009 - June 2010
7 For All Mankind April 2008 - January 2009
Rock and Republic November 2007 - April 2008
Warnaco Swimwear, Inc October 2002 - September 2007
Kmart Corp June 2001 - August 2002
The Disney Stores February 1998 - May 2001
The Disney Stores 1998 - 2000
Skills
Textiles, Sourcing, Denim, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Pattern, Fit, Apparel, Global Sourcing, Merchandising, Fashion, Sportswear, Wovens, Product Development, Knitwear, Fitting, Sewing, Swimwear, Private Label, Fashion Design, Technical Design, Tech Packs, Purchasing, Management, Trend, Draping, Sweaters, Retail, Dyeing, Footwear, Manufacturing, Styling, Target Costing, Wholesale, Textile Industry, Shoes, PDM, Leather
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology 1978 — 1979
AAS, Apparel Egineering
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles June 2010 - Present
Celebrity Pink October 2007 - June 2010
Cygne Design May 2006 - April 2007
Azteca /cygne design 1999 - 2007
Skills
Tech Packs, Sewing, Apparel, Fitting, Technical Design, Knitwear, Fashion Design, Fit, Draping, Fashion, Pattern, Wovens
Education
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising 1994 — 1996
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising 1994 — 1996
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles May 2013 - Present
One World Apparel September 2010 - April 2013
L'Koral LLC August 2009 - August 2010
Johnny Was July 2008 - February 2009
Plimoth Plantation 2003 - 2005
Skills
Tech Packs, Fit, Fashion Design, Sewing, Wovens, Technical Design, Fashion Illustration, Apparel, Knitwear, Tailoring, Fashion, Pattern, Sketching, Denim, Dresses, Fitting, Garment Fitting, Mood Boards, Outerwear, Sportswear, Sweaters, Textiles, Tops
Education
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising 2007 — 2008
AA, Merchandise Product Development
Muhlenberg College 1998 — 2002
BA, Theater Arts - Design Concentration
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles February 2014 - Present
BCBGMAXAZRIAGROUP July 2013 - January 2014
Agenda Trade Show January 2013 - January 2013
Starbucks October 2010 - September 2011
Thrive, Inc. August 2009 - December 2009
I.AM Clothing February 2009 - May 2009
Meghan Fabulous April 2008 - August 2008
KS January 1999 - December 2006
Skills
Fashion Design, Apparel, Fashion, Brand Development, Product Development, Merchandising, Technical Design, Tech Packs, WebPDM, Illustrator, Sketching, Sourcing, Textiles, Trend Analysis, Retail, Styling, Customer Service, Visual Merchandising, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Social Media
Education
California State University-Long Beach 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Anthropology; Biology Minor
Norco College 2009 — 2011
Anthropology
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising 2007 — 2009
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Merchandise Product Development
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles June 2014 - Present
Topson Downs September 2010 - June 2014
KWDZ/Knitworks January 2010 - August 2010
Unger Fabrik/Rad clothing (Weavers girl) May 2008 - December 2009
Girl Mania January 2007 - December 2007
Skills
Illustrator, Graphic Design, Concept Development, Tech Packs, Graphics, Fashion Design, Fashion Illustration, Apparel, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustration
Education
Otis College of Art and Design 1999 — 2003
BFA, Digital
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles October 2012 - June 2013
Kellwood Company September 2009 - September 2012
Freelance May 2009 - December 2009
Juicy Couture September 2008 - May 2009
Freelance 2007 - 2008
Tommy Hilfiger November 2005 - November 2007
K-MART, New York, NY 2004 - 2005
INTERTEX KNITWEAR COMPANY, New York, NY 2003 - 2003
HANNAH’S, Los Angeles, CA 2003 - 2003
Skills
Tech Packs, Textiles, Wovens, Knitwear, Trend, Apparel, Sketching, Illustrator, Denim, Trims, PDM, Draping, Tops, Mood Boards, Fashion Illustration
Education
The New School 2001 — 2005
BA, Fashion Design
OUTERKNOWN February 2014 - March 2015
Cherokee Inc. September 2012 - February 2014
Hot Topic March 2012 - September 2012
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles August 2011 - November 2011
Chico's F.A.S. Inc. October 2010 - July 2011
Junkfood Clothing July 2010 - September 2010
A.L.O. June 2010 - July 2010
Hot Cotton May 2010 - June 2010
Mage Design October 2009 - May 2010
Modern Trousseau July 2008 - December 2008
Skills
Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Technical Design, Fashion, Trend Analysis, Sewing, Apparel, Sketching, Tech Packs, Fashion Design, Textiles, Wovens, Draping, Fit, Trend Forecasting, Fashion Illustration, Styling, Merchandising
Education
Savannah College of Art and Design 2004 — 2008
B.F.A., Fashion Design
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising 2009 — 2010
A.A., Product Development
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles February 1994 - Present
Skills
Fashion, Apparel, Fashion Design, Styling, Textiles, Merchandising
Education
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles March 2015 - Present
Beyond Yoga October 2014 - March 2015
Lucky Brand November 2013 - July 2014
D Lux Brands August 2013 - October 2013
Impak December 2012 - July 2013
Kellwood Company March 2012 - November 2012
Belldini October 2010 - February 2012
Skills
Fashion Illustration, Fashion Design, Sewing, Knitwear, Technical Design, Fit, Styling, Sweaters, Outerwear, Trend Forecasting, Wovens, Trend, Fashion, Apparel, Trend Analysis, Merchandising, Textiles, Illustrator, Graphic Design, Visual Merchandising, Photoshop, Tech Packs, Fashion Shows, Brand Development, Sketching, Retail, Mood Boards, Draping, Sportswear, Pattern, Creative Direction, Textile Design, Product Development, Fitting, Adobe Creative Suite, Private Label, Pattern Design, Sourcing, Dresses, Illustration, Embroidery, Screen Printing, Design
Education
FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Los Angeles 2009 — 2010
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Apparel and Textiles
Otis College of Art and Design 2005 — 2009
Bachelor's degree, Fine and Studio Arts
Kandy Kiss of California October 2013 - Present
Kandy Kiss July 2013 - September 2013
Kandy Kiss October 2012 - July 2013
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles September 2010 - October 2012
Topson Downs of California January 2008 - September 2010
Skills
Apparel, Fashion, Tech Packs, Styling, Wovens, Trend, Textiles, Sportswear, Denim, Technical Design, Product Development, Private Label
Education
University of Oregon 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Science (BS), Art and Business
The Art Institute of Portland 2004 — 2006
Associate's degree, Apparel Design
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles June 2013 - Present
Gents December 2012 - June 2013
Saxe & Coburg March 2008 - December 2012
Skills
Retail, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Research, Windows, Outlook, Public Speaking, Budgets, Editing, Production Development, Line Sheets, Job Costing, Garment Fitting, Garment Costing, Product Development, Fashion Design, CADs, Visual Styling, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Time Management, Fashion, Marketing
Education
College of the Canyons 2004 — 2007
Bachelor's degree, Business/Corporate Communications
canyon high school 2000 — 2004
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles December 2011 - Present
Larry Hansel Clothing February 2007 - August 2011
Skills
Tech Packs
Education
Brooks College 2005 — 2006
Associate of Arts (A.A.)
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles June 2013 - Present
BCBGMAXAZRIAGROUP April 2013 - June 2013
BCBG Max Azria May 2012 - April 2013
Cartier March 2011 - May 2012
Hippie Ink September 2010 - March 2011
Chan Luu April 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Illustrator, Photoshop, Sewing, Microsoft Office, Mac, PC, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PDM, Garment Costing, Merchandising, Textiles
Education
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising 2010 — 2012
Bachelors of Science, Business Management
Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising 2008 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Management
FREELANCE FASHION DESIGNER January 2015 - Present
SUBLITEX July 2013 - October 2013
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles January 2013 - May 2013
PARC AND PEARL INC. January 2012 - November 2012
Skills
Social Media, Photoshop, adobe ILLUSTRATOR, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Logo Design, Creative Direction, Photography, Art Direction, Brand Development, Fashion, Sketching, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Art, Social Networking, Microsoft Office, Marketing Strategy, Illustrator, Apparel, Textiles
Education
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising 1989 — 1991
MANUFACTURING MANAGEMENT, PRODUCTION AND DESIGN
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Cotton On GroupD October 2014 - December 2014
Want My Look E-Commerce Company May 2014 - July 2014
Bad Gal Society clothing Company January 2012 - April 2014
Greg Lauren October 2011 - April 2014
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles June 2011 - September 2011
Supastar Clothing company July 2009 - January 2011
Skills
Draping, Fashion, Fashion Illustration, Sewing, Apparel, Textiles, Tech Packs, Pattern, Styling, Fashion Design, Trend Analysis, Visual Merchandising, Design Patterns, Fashion Shows, Illustrator, Merchandising, Sketching, Trend Forecasting, Technical Design, Mood Boards, Trend, Photo Shoots, Mac
Education
California State University-Northridge 2006 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Apparel Design/Production
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles February 2012 - Present
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles February 2012 - July 2015
Koi Happiness June 2010 - January 2012
Guess? 2006 - July 2010
Cocomo Volume 1 January 2006 - June 2006
Skills
Web PDM, Flat Sketching, Spanish, Fittings, Tech Packs, Denim, Fit, Wovens, Pattern, Technical Design, Fashion Design, Fitting
Education
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising 2005 — 2006
AA, Fashion Design
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising 2003 — 2005
AA, Apparel Manufacturing
Design Lab in Gardena, Ca November 2013 - Present
Knitworks (Design Zone) December 2012 - August 2013
Jerry Leigh of California May 2007 - October 2012
Self Esteem - All Access Apparel Inc June 2005 - March 2007
Knitworks ( Design Zone) March 2004 - June 2005
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles November 2000 - March 2004
California Concepts 1998 - 2000
Education
Brooks College 1997 — 1998
Associate of Arts (AA), Fashion/Apparel Design
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles February 2011 - Present
La Movers inc. November 1996 - June 2010
Education
Mt. San Antonio College
Mt. San Antonio College
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles September 2012 - Present
NYDJ Apparel, LLC March 2010 - August 2012
Kay Celine October 2010 - March 2011
Galerie Michael 2007 - 2007
Skills
Textiles, Apparel, Outlook, Event Planning, Social Media, Trend Forecasting, Trend Analysis, Sewing, Adobe Creative Suite, Draping, Wholesale, Microsoft Office, Fashion Design, Visual Merchandising, Sourcing, Fashion, Brand Development, Inventory Management, Trend, Social Media Marketing, Denim, Customer Service, Photoshop, Footwear, Textile Design, Team Building, Wovens, Fashion Illustration, Social Networking, Product Development, Merchandising, Microsoft Excel, Pattern, Technical Design, Public Speaking, Brand Management, Tech Packs, PowerPoint, Production Planning, Illustrator, Retail, Broadcast, Styling, Microsoft Word
Education
FIDM 2009 — 2010
AA, Product Development
University of Colorado at Boulder 2002 — 2006
BA, Art History
Rachel Roy June 2015 - Present
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles September 2014 - Present
Ralph Lauren May 2012 - Present
Elise overland 2008 - 2011
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Production Management
Complete Clothing Co. January 2014 - February 2015
Jerry Leigh of California March 2013 - January 2014
Freelance Patternamaker March 2011 - March 2013
Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles December 2007 - March 2011
Skills
Pattern Design, Technical Design, Tukatech, Gerber Accumark, Optitex, Illustrator, Microsoft Office, Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Research, Sales, Leadership, Training, Sewing, Apparel, Pattern, Tech Packs, Fitting, Fashion, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Styling, Photoshop, Fashion Design
Education
Los Angeles Trade Technical College 1998 — 2000
Associate's degree, Fashion/Apparel Design
Los Angeles Pierce College