Abigail L.

Procton
abby.procton@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Nort h Carol i na St at e Uni versi t y ( NCSU) , Raleigh, NC
Bachelor of Science in Fashion and Textile Design: Textile Design Concentration, Minor in Business Administration
Expected Graduation Date: Fall 2015
GPA 3.79, Deans List (Fall 11, Spring 12, Fall 12, Spring 13, Fall 13, Spring 14)
NCSUPrague Inst i t ut e, Study Abroad Program, Prague, Czech Republic
WORK EXPERIENCE
Cul p Inc., High Point, NC
Textile Design Intern
Worked with design team to create and manufacture woven Jacquard upholstery fabric.
Gained insight into the international supply chain and overseas manufacturing.
Improved knowledge of woven design process, from weave placement and coloration to the assembly of coordinated
sets and seasonal collections.
Assisted with trend research and purchase of artwork, created archives of exiting artwork.
Worked with a variety of mills and materials to reach specific end results.
Karen Saks Desi gner Showroom, Raleigh, NC
Showroom Intern
Assisted with showroom upkeep, familiarized myself with a wide range of high-end textile lines.
Developed awareness of the variety of fabrics, materials, techniques, patterns, and designs that are offered by textile
manufacturers, as well as designer preferences and customer requests.
Gl en Raven, Inc. , Glen Raven, NC
Custom Fabrics, Design Intern
Assisted design team in creating and editing artwork and color work.
Expanded my knowledge regarding the production of woven fabrics, including yarn spinning as well as the uses
different yarns, weave structures, and fabric construction.
Worked alongside designers to develop a coordinated and stylized line for December 2013 Showtime.
Helped with customer specials, obtained an understanding of the development process for custom products.
Camp Seaf arer For Gi rl s, Arapahoe, NC
Senior Counselor In Charge, Sailing Counselor
Responsible for well-being and safety of over 600 campers ages 6-16.
Supervised two fellow cabin counselors and worked with head counselors to resolve camper issues.
Oversaw and organized Seafarers Sunfish sailing program, trained and mentored instructors.
May 2014-August 2014
September 2013-December 2013
May 2013-August 2013
Summers 2009-2012
HONORS & AWARDS
NCSU Fashion Weeks Creativity and Innovation Exhibition, Juried Designer
JVS Imports Tabletop Design Competition, Runner-Up
NCSU Fashion Week Closing Show, Juried Designer
Girl Scout Gold Award Recipient
April 2013
April 2012
April 2012
ACTIVITIES
Si gma Rho Chi , NCSU March 2013-Septmeber 2013
Selected and trained to serve as a Sorority Recruitment Counselor for Fall 2013 Panhellenic Formal Recruitment
Del t a Del t a Del t a Frat erni t y, Epsilon Eta Chapter, NCSU
Academic Development Chairman November 2012-May 2013
Developed, implemented, and maintained an academic plan to motivate sisters, promote academic achievement, and
recognize scholastic success; responsible for monitoring and assisting members in need of academic support.
Licensing Chairman November 2011-November 2012
Worked alongside various officers and members to design original artwork for over 15 products and apparel items,
placed and managed all orders.
DIGITAL PORTFOLIO
Avai l abl e onl i ne at ht t p: / /abi gai l l ea. weebl y.com/
Spring 2014
SKILLS
Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Lectra Kaledo Print and Lectra Kaledo Knit
Experience with Pointcarre Textile Software and NedGraphics