3143 Stowmarket Avenue Rockford, Illinois 61109 T: (815) 651-0217 E: AnnabelCarrillo5@gmail.com Portfolio: annabelcarrillo.virb.com
EXPERIENCE Elaya Vaughn Bridal by Project Runway’s Kate Pankoke September 2015-December 2015 Fashion Design Apprentice • Arrange new and old bridal gown showroom samples and maintain new and old production patterns • Organize sample garments for showings to sales meetings and prepare for fashion shows • Collaborate with photographers and models to produce and execute photoshoots for lookbooks • Assist with pattern development and cut material using measuring instruments and scissors • Compile information on all garment components: fabric, construction, sewing instructions, and trims Alpine Christian School, Rockford, Illinois March 2015-December 2015 Teacher’s Assistant • Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers • Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations Bella+Sophia Clothing, Naperville, Illinois February 2014-December 2014 Childrenswear Fashion Design Assistant • Analyze and research seasonal market trends, patterns, and themes through competitive shopping • Organize linesheets, actualize technical flat renderings, and prepare technical design cards • Formulate concepts, select color stories, and develop textile prints, trims, and graphics for each season • Prepare graphics for web launches on social media platforms and website DIRT, Erthe Beaute LLC, Chicago, Illinois 2013-2014 Product Development and Graphic Designer • Synthesize and integrate information to establish brand strategies and assist in product development • Produce logo, label, and packaging design, brand signage, and planogram for print • Maintain body care product matrix inventory and sample libraries • Develop original content for social media – Tumblr, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest Lisa Frost Studio, Rockford, Illinois 2008-2014 Product Development Intern • Collaborate with artist and worked closely with intern team in research and sourcing inspiration • Problem solve the development of product prototype and merchandise product for tradeshows Freelance, Rockford, Illinois Graphic Designer • Design fashion magazine layouts and create greeting cards within original deadline • Execute excellent written and verbal communication with clients and editors EDUCATION Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, Illinois Bachelor of Arts, Fashion Business
2011-Present
Dean’s List GPA: 3.9/4.0 May 2013
TECHNOLOGY / LANGUAGE Ability to work in a team, prioritize, problem solve, meet deadlines and multi-task Proficient in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Office and fluent in Spanish