EDUCATION INTERNSHIPS

New York, NY

Fashion Institute of Technology New York, NY Associates - Fashion Design, 2014 University of Wisconsin Madison, WI Bachelors - Textile and Apparel Design, 2014
Recorded notes during all bridal gown fittings. Sourced fabrics, trims and embroideries. Conducted market research. Managed presentation and packaging for products ready for retail distribution. Collaborated with head designer and design team of six to produce Fall 2013 collection. Provided color samples on knittng machine. Sewed a dress collection for a retailer in Japan. Utilized my print and dye skills to produce animal prints for commercial sale. Created original prints in Photoshop. Sketched motifs with pen and ink that were catalogued for future use in printing patterns. Created visual stories through styling of floor mannequins. Created capturing window visuals. Worked closely with corporate stylist to merchandize products and create floor plans. Merchandized fashion products in store and window displays. Communicated well with customers; provided friendly encouragement, and knowledge of the product enhancing their confidence with their purchases.

MEGHAN HERMAN

647 E. 14th St. New York, NY 10009 mherman27@gmail.com (832) 443-0949

Carolina Herrera

May-Septemember 2013 Product Development

Cabinet

London UK

June -July 2012 Design

London UK

Mijram Textile Design Studio

RETAIL EXPERIENCE
New York, NY

July-August 2012 Textile Design

Loehmanns

May-Septemember 2013 Visual Team

Charming Charlies
Houston,TX
May-August 2011 Sales Associate

LEADERSHIP

Textile and Apparel Student Association Organized various events for 80 students, including trips to Chicago and New York. Creative director for University of Wisconsin the annual University of Wisconsin Fashion Show. Vice President 2012- 2013 Secretary 2011-2012 Varsity Womens Soccer Team University of Wisconsin
2009-2012 Recruited to play on a top 3 team in the Big Ten Conference. Demonstrated time management with with rigourous schedule and demanding school.
2D

HONORS

Portfolio of Distinction Award University of Wisconsin 2013 third year Portfolio Review Showstopper garment in the 2012 annual University of Wisconsin Fashion Show (Awarded Scholarship)

ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Fashion Illustration Drawing Skills PhotoShop/Illustrator/ InDesign Microsoft Office

Honorable Mention in Lands End 2012 Design a Jacket Corporate Competition 2nd place in 2011 Macys Corporate Case Study in Retailing Excellence (Group Collaboration)

3D

Patternmaking Sewing Print and Dye