RESUME

BLUSH BRIDAL [2022-present]

Bridal Stylist

• Work with brides to understand their style and find a gown that most captures their essence and spirit

• Build and maintain customer rapport while navigating varied interpersonal group dynamics

• Use garment construction knowledge to efficiently communicate customization and alteration options to bring brides’ visions to life

• Maintain knowledge of current bridal trends and stay on top of forecasted trends

• Style out accessories in a way that communicates bride’s vision and full wedding aesthetic

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UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-LINCOLN [2020-present]

Graduate Student & Research Assistant

• Candidate for Master’s of Arts in Textiles, Merchandising & Fashion Design with a specialization in Material Culture and Textile Studies

• Assist with research projects relating to psychological aspects of dress & identity, fashion history, intersectionality of fashion & fandom

• Experience in historical collection, processing, organizing, storing, & handling antique garments

• Assist with gallery exhibitions & installations, prepping garments, dressing mannequins, and creating graphics & didactics 

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DRESSMAKER [2016-present]

Freelance Seamstress

• Create custom and replica costume pieces and vintage reproduction items for variety of clients

• For replica pieces, analyze reference photos and material to recreate costume pieces as accurately as possible.

• Build original patterns to clients’ measurements or specifications

• Work with a variety of materials and embellishment techniques to bring clients’ visions to life

• Create original geek couture pieces for special events and conventions

• Maintain working knowledge and passion for wide spread of geeky properties

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COSTUME DESIGN/COORDINATION

• Losing in Love, Dr. Martin Papazin (2017). Provided costume design and styling and set dressing assistance. 

• A Hip Hop Nutcracker Spectacular, Culture Shock Dance Studio (2015-2016). Managed casts of nearly 140 people and over 200 individual costumes, styled and curated by me. ​
  
  

GAP INC. (OLD NAVY/GAP) [2012-2016]

“Sellebrity” Sales Associate and Coach

• Provided personable and efficient customer service

• Helped train new associates and provide leadership support

• Produced social media content to connect customers to current product and promotions

• Built strong customer rapport by hosting in-store fit sessions, helping guests style outfits and visuals, and participating in community events

• Was specially chosen to be featured in Gap Inc.’s #LetsDoMoreCampaign​

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