Central Washington University
2020-2022

I transferred to Central Washington University from Tacoma Community College and obtained my Bachelor of Science in Apparel Textiles and Merchandising,
with a minor in Apparel Design and Sustainability Courses.

Courses:

- Introduction to the Fashion Industry
- Introduction to Theatre Design
- Introduction to Sustainability

- Spreadsheet Applications
- Digital Presentation Techniques
- Applied Research and Evaluation
- Buying and Merchandising Math
- Merchandise Buying & Planning
- Principles of Retailing
- Apparel Manufacturing
- Style Principles: Body to Store
- NW Field Experience in Apparel & Textiles

My education in the ATM program has made me well-rounded and prepared for the fashion industry. I learned concrete skills in developing line sheets, tech packs, buying and assortment plans, draping and patternmaking, buying and assortment plans, Adobe Suite, and Excel. that transfer into the industry.

I had the opportunity to be one of two ATM program Ambassadors, where I received credits quarterly to advocate for the program at University Major Fairs throughout the year and other tasks from the program's Faculty member.

"Mend-It-Monday" a quarterly event at CWU where our ATM program partnered with CWU Sustainability, to mend student's clothes for free and offer further advice.

I was elected Vice President of Student Fashion Association. I advocated for our club at Club Fairs and quarterly Club Council Meetings. I contributed ideas for bi-weekly meetings aimed to educate and interact while being welcoming to new members.

I partnered with the College of Arts and Humanities, CAH LLC on behalf of SFA to co-host the first Sustainable Fashion Workshop, teaching skills to upcycle pre-loved clothing to CWU students.

I acquired $700+ in funding to host a Studio 54-themed skate night.

In preparation, our club compiled a presentation on the history of Studio 54, pop-culture significance through fashion and music. I elaborated on the importance of recognizing it as a safe and liberating Queer space and the history of disco being invented and popularized by Queer and Black Culture. Our presentation included other trends during the time and lots of fashion trends at Studio 54 and styling inspiration.

I compiled a presentation on Hemp Fiber, it's properties and uses for our April meeting.

Followed up with a creative croquis design. I frequently did red-carpet recaps where we discussed recent Award show fashions.

I developed and learned new skills as this was my first time being a club council member. I was eager to contribute to a space where anyone from any major can come take about clothes because "everyone wears clothes." I learned how to collaborate and develop ideas with a smaller team, provide instruction and public speak with engaging presentations. I learned how to adapt to a leadership role, delegate and receive tasks. I learned how to keep records and submit requirements to maintain our CWU club status.

- History of Fashion
- Consumer Textiles
- Fashion Trend Analysis
- Socio-cultural Aspects of Apparel
- Costume Technology
- Figure Drawing
- Urban Sociology
- Environmental Justice

- Basic Sewing Techniques
- Advanced Sewing Techniques
- Advanced Fashion Design
- Fashion Show Production
- Fashion Line Development

Associate Degree in General Arts

Tacoma Community College, 2019

Additional Coursework,

- Environmental Studies

- Land Use Planning

- Interpersonal Communications

- Sociology of Latin Americans

- Intro to Sociology

- Spanish 5/6 (5 years total)

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THRIVE club members setting up an "International Women's Day" event.

This Getting Thrifty Article is from CWU's The Pulse Magazine, which includes excerpts from an interview I did, chosen by the writer.

Internship: Design Intern
Diamond Leah, Tacoma Washinton

I interned at Diamond Leah starting Summer of 2022. I was interested in working with Diamond, the designer behind Diamond Leah to learn the operations of an emerging designer while also running her own business. Diamond did own a brick-and-mortar store front in Downtown Tacoma that we called the Showroom, where people can come and shop while we work in the back and in the storefront. I got the opportunity to meet stylists who came to pull clothes for photoshoots and other vintage stylists/ business owners.

Upon arrival, we started by debriefing Diamond Leah as a brand, target market, customer segments, history, projections, and brand values. This information was the lens I needed to help me frame Diamond and my own ideas further in the design process, photoshoots, model casting, styling, and social media branding/ marketing.

We started working on a Spring 2023 collection right away. I learned how to assist in the design process, order textile swatches, and textile selection. Oversaw communication between textile arrival with our manufacturers. In the meantime, I was responsible for drafting line sheets for previous collections and refining the Core collection, and Spring 2023. I completed other bookkeeping like taking inventory and drafting an assortment plan.

I gained experience sewing different fabrics like vinyl, leather of different weights, an open crochet knit, and multiple denim. We sourced deadstock designer fabric including an applique fabric by Hermes. I met with Diamond's patternmaker and drafted multiple patterns myself where I drafted and sewed a sample, modified the pattern, and made the final garment. Several garments were done by myself from start to finish, and I continued to sew as a freelancer for Diamond post-internship.

This gave me experience as a patternmaker, Diamond an I would debrief her designs and discuss fabric and necessary closures. I developed more skills in problem-solving and finding multiple design solutions to pitch to Diamond while allowing her vision to come to life. Executing Diamond's designs was extremely gratifying. Once the final garments were in hand, I assisted in styling each garment in a look with accessories.

Responsibilities

- Line Sheets

- Tech Flats

- Assortment Planning

- Assist in the Design Process

- Patternmaking: Modifying Patterns, Drafting New Patterns

- Cutting Sample and Final Garment Pieces

- Constructing Sample and Final Garments

- Assist in Textile Selection

- Styling

- Remerchandise and Inventory