WORK EXPERIENCE
Opihi Clothing, Kalaheo HI
Owner & Designer, October 11-Present
Entrepreneurial project to use photography, graphic design, illustration,
and garment construction skills along with experience working for small businesses,
to create a personal art and clothing line... whilst inhabiting the remote island of Kauai.
www.etsy.com/shop/OpihiNation
www.facebook.com/pages/Opihi-Art-Clothing/230923286967119
Machine Machine Apparel, Kalaheo HI
Production Assistant, November 11-Present
Assist owner/designer with production of her clothing line. Cut fabric from patterns, sew items, prepare marketing items and assist with overall brainstorming process. www.machinemachineapparel.com
Sally French, Kalaheo HI
Artist Assistant, August 2009-Present
Help artist in her studio with ocassional work such as prepping canvas, digital production, cataloging work, research and brainstorming. www.sallyfrench.com
Ellissa Designs, Kilauea HI
Apprenticeship, March 10-October 10
Worked with owner/designer on a weekly basis to refresh patterning skills. Transferred measurements from fittings to patterns. Created original designs for the Mother's Day show. Assisted with brainstorming, trend forecasting, and color selection. www.ellissadesigns.com
A.Ell Design, Kapaa HI
Production & Design Assistant, July 2009-October 10
Sewed knit and woven items for the A.Ell store. Manipulated existing patterns to create updated fashion pieces. Cut fabric from patterns. Assisted with fabric selection and design. Helped with retail. www.aelldesign.com
Tsunami Marketing, Kalaheo HI
Graphic Production Artist, January 2006-January 2009
Ensured all graphic artwork was print or web ready. Implemented quick revisions and created new artwork to match client brand identity. Worked heavily in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. Managed a multitude of detail-oriented projects under tight deadlines. Other duties included press-checking, proof-reading, and brand research. www.tsunamimarketing.com
Tea Collection, San Francisco CA
Fashion Design Intern, January-May 2005
Researched seasonal color and clothing trends. Sketched designs in flats and created color schemes based on seasonal inspiration boards. Helped with fabric selection. Reviewed various manufacturer samples. Assisted with the development and photography of the Winter 06 catalogue. www.teacollection.com
Plush Studios, San Rafael CA
Photo Assistant, Fall 2004
Assisted stock photographers with lighting and digital retouching.
www.plushstudios.com
Ash Francomb, La Jolla CA
Design Intern, 2001-2002
Assisted with production, design, and retail for the Ash Francomb store and wholesale operations. www.ashfrancomb.com
Surfing Magazine, San Clemente CA
Intern, 2001-2002
Assisted photography, editorial, design and marketing departments. Published full-page travel story with photos. www.surfingmagazine.com
EDUCATION
California College of the Arts, San Francisco CA
Fashion Design, 2005
University of California, San Diego, La Jolla CA
B.S. Biology 2000, Phi Beta Kappa Honors
SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES
• Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign.
• Garment construction, flat pattern making, and fashion illustration.
• Excellent communication skills, organization, and attention to detail.
• "...a hard working, honest and dedicated person." - Halele'a Gallery
Opihi Clothing, Kalaheo HI
Owner & Designer, October 11-Present
Entrepreneurial project to use photography, graphic design, illustration,
and garment construction skills along with experience working for small businesses,
to create a personal art and clothing line... whilst inhabiting the remote island of Kauai.
www.etsy.com/shop/OpihiNation
www.facebook.com/pages/Opihi-Art-Clothing/230923286967119
Machine Machine Apparel, Kalaheo HI
Production Assistant, November 11-Present
Assist owner/designer with production of her clothing line. Cut fabric from patterns, sew items, prepare marketing items and assist with overall brainstorming process. www.machinemachineapparel.com
Sally French, Kalaheo HI
Artist Assistant, August 2009-Present
Help artist in her studio with ocassional work such as prepping canvas, digital production, cataloging work, research and brainstorming. www.sallyfrench.com
Ellissa Designs, Kilauea HI
Apprenticeship, March 10-October 10
Worked with owner/designer on a weekly basis to refresh patterning skills. Transferred measurements from fittings to patterns. Created original designs for the Mother's Day show. Assisted with brainstorming, trend forecasting, and color selection. www.ellissadesigns.com
A.Ell Design, Kapaa HI
Production & Design Assistant, July 2009-October 10
Sewed knit and woven items for the A.Ell store. Manipulated existing patterns to create updated fashion pieces. Cut fabric from patterns. Assisted with fabric selection and design. Helped with retail. www.aelldesign.com
Tsunami Marketing, Kalaheo HI
Graphic Production Artist, January 2006-January 2009
Ensured all graphic artwork was print or web ready. Implemented quick revisions and created new artwork to match client brand identity. Worked heavily in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. Managed a multitude of detail-oriented projects under tight deadlines. Other duties included press-checking, proof-reading, and brand research. www.tsunamimarketing.com
Tea Collection, San Francisco CA
Fashion Design Intern, January-May 2005
Researched seasonal color and clothing trends. Sketched designs in flats and created color schemes based on seasonal inspiration boards. Helped with fabric selection. Reviewed various manufacturer samples. Assisted with the development and photography of the Winter 06 catalogue. www.teacollection.com
Plush Studios, San Rafael CA
Photo Assistant, Fall 2004
Assisted stock photographers with lighting and digital retouching.
www.plushstudios.com
Ash Francomb, La Jolla CA
Design Intern, 2001-2002
Assisted with production, design, and retail for the Ash Francomb store and wholesale operations. www.ashfrancomb.com
Surfing Magazine, San Clemente CA
Intern, 2001-2002
Assisted photography, editorial, design and marketing departments. Published full-page travel story with photos. www.surfingmagazine.com
EDUCATION
California College of the Arts, San Francisco CA
Fashion Design, 2005
University of California, San Diego, La Jolla CA
B.S. Biology 2000, Phi Beta Kappa Honors
SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES
• Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign.
• Garment construction, flat pattern making, and fashion illustration.
• Excellent communication skills, organization, and attention to detail.
• "...a hard working, honest and dedicated person." - Halele'a Gallery