Chelsey Burgess
FASHION DESIGN
University of Cincinnati
Chelsey Burgess EDUCATION
4247 Swigart Rd. Dayton, OH 45440 937-903-9858 - burgesca@mail.uc.edu
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning Fashion Design Major Member of Dean’s List GPA : 3.8 Class of 2016
Archbishop Alter High School Dayton, OH GPA : 3.7 Class of 2011
Aeropostale Corporate Office
WORK EXPERIENCE
New York, New York - September 2013 - December 2013 Production Intern : Assisted Supervisor With Costing and Communicating with Vendors Related to Specific Styles, Created Charts to Organize Vendor-Specific and Season-Specific Fabrications, Organized All Samples, Graphic Submits, and Trims Received Daily, Presented Graphic Submits and Findings to Supervisors, Assisted Designers, Merchandisers, Tech Team, and Trims Team Whenever Needed, Attended Line Review and Sell Review Meetings with Team and Executives for Each Season
SARO Couture - Designer : Sandro Schwyzer
New York, New York - November 2013 - December 2013 Design Intern : Assisted With Pattern Development and Adjustment, Performed Necessary Hand Sewing/Hand Work Needed On Specific Garments, Gave Insight to Design Ideas and Inspiration, Helped Organize and Carry Out Fit Sessions and Photo Shoots With Fit Model
Abercrombie & Fitch Home Office
Columbus, OH - January 2013 - April 2013 Technical Design Intern : Created/Edited Tech Packs, Prepped Fit Samples Received from Vendors, Presented Fit Samples to Supervisors and Outerwear Team, Measured Fit Samples and Top of Production Samples, Developed Construction Detail Pages for Different Styles, Compared Home Office’s Patterns to Vendor’s Patterns, Wrote Comments From Fit Sessions About Different Styles That Were Sent to Vendors
AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
College
Made Dean’s List All Years, Member of The National Society of Leadership and Success, Models for Senior Collections/Critiques, Runway Models in St. Vincent De Paul Fashion Show
High School
Runway Modeled in Joli Boutique Prom Fashion Show, Awarded with Honors with Distinction All Four Years of High School, English Department Award, Health Department Award, Honors Class Graduate of Calculus, Honors Class Graduate of Spanish, Sportsmanship Award for Varsity Soccer Team, Captain of Club Soccer Team
Computer
SKILLS
CAD Skills With Kaledo Progams, PLM, Web PDM, Gerber Pattern Design in Accumark/PDS Adobe : InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator Microsoft Office : Word, PowerPoint, Excel
Design
Draping Skills, Tailoring Skills, Machine Sewing, Hand Sewing, Pattern Making (By Hand and on the Computer), Knitting, Crocheting, Fashion Illustration Drawing, Technical Flat Sketching of Garments, Digital Designing, Photography Skills, Fashion History and Art History Knowledge, Fashion Marketing and Brand Development Knowledge
Business
Excellent Time Management, Leadership, Communication, Speaking/Presenting, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Positive Attitude, Organization, Proactive Self-Starter/Initiator, Spanish Speaking/Reading Skills
ACTIVITIES
College
Fit Model/Critique Model for DAAP Senior Collections, Model for FotoTreitel, Participates in Runway Modeling in St. Vincent De Paul Fashion Show
High School
Varsity and Club Soccer Teams, Lancerette Dance Team, Key Club, Spanish Club, SADD, Participated in TOPS Soccer Helping Guide and Teach Children With Disabilities, Volunteered at Lincoln Park Nursing Home, Participated in Pet Therapy at Kettering Hospital
Co op Availability : Summer 2014 and Spring 2015
Bridal design exploration.
With breathtaking beauty, elegance, and poise, she is the flawless woman every man desires, and the ultimate perfection every girl wishes she could be. The clothing in this collection is highly influneced by Old Hollywood Glamour, radiating hints and accents of ice blue throughout its glistening gold base tone. Through the intricate embellishments, impeccable tailoring, and fluidity of each garment, luxury is exuded through each and every meticulously crafted detail. (See collection on next page)
Experimenting with different fabrics and textures in a fall/winter outerwear collection.
An exploration of styles of capes and the different drapes of each fabric choice.
Ideations inspired by traditional Russian architecture and the Rococo time period - Gowns/Evening Wear
Ideations inspired by traditional Russian architecture and the Rococo time period - Suits/Outerwear
This girl is the queen of antiquity. She thrives in old-fashioned styling and intricate embellishments. Taking inspiration from fashion’s past, this girl knows exactly who she is and what she wants. Her confidence radiates through her fearless portrayal of refined vintage glamour. With inspiration coming from Romanesque architecture, Elizabethan details, and Alexander McQueen, the silhouettes are derived from organic curves and antique furniture. The final looks are achieved through vintage styling, golden accents, and intricate detailing. (See collection on next page)
Dimensional brocade skirt with highlow front visual. Continuous back/ side panel pattern piece sewn onto center front panel (angling downward toward side seams from waistband to hem), creating dimension/volume. Single seam on skirt located at center back. Exposed zipper at center back with hook and eye closure.
Strapless, sweatheart neckline bodice with front and back princess seams. Satin lining with boning enclosed at all seams. Multiple hook and eye closures at center back. Removable gathered chiffon overskirt with open center front. Hook and eye closure at waistband. Mini, pencil shaped satin underskirt, with zipper and hook and eye closure at center back.
Gold stretch satin halter top with large key hole at back. Three button closure at back collar. Black stretch velvet shorts.
V-shaped neck line bodice with front and back princess seams. Fully lined, with separating zipper at center back. Floor length maxi skirt, with single center back seam. Slit at center back, with center back zipper and hook and eye closure.
Princess-lined bodice with separating center back zipper. Box pleated skirt with center back zipper and hook and eye closure.
Brocade mini skirt with exposed zipper at center back and hook and eye closure.
Skinny pants with zipper and hook and eye closure at side seam.
Creating a functional, yet fashionable pair of shoes, originally found in a thrift store. These shoes were transformed from a simple pair of black heels, into a must-have accessory for a night out in the city.
Study of how draped clothing can be portrayed on a two dimensional surface.
Abercrombie & Fitch
Internship Recommendation Statements
“Chelsey has been a pleasure to work with! She worked extremely hard and played a critical role during our busiest seasons (BTS/XMAS 13) in female outerwear. Chelsey was dedicated solely to our team. She helped to write fit comments, prepped fit samples, and attended fittings. She quickly learned how to use all our computer systems (PLM, Web PDM, Gerber Accumark/PDS).” “Throughout the day, Chelsey managed her time well and made sure to always prioritize workload in order of urgency. She is a self starter, and always came to her team members to ask for more work when completing a task.” “Not only is Chelsey a hard worker, she also has a very positive attitude and is a team player. She was extremely reliable, and her laid back approach made her a relaxing person to work with. I am very proud of the skills she has acquired and all she has accomplished in helping contribute to our team. I am happy to have had the opportunity to work with her.” Kristy Whitehouse - Senior Technical Designer - Supervisor of Lendrell Martin (Chelsey’s Direct Supervisor)
Aeropostale
“I was very impressed with Chelsey’s professionalism and maturity. She is very dependable and hard working. I really liked how eager she was to learn and the help at all times. “Chelsey is very creative and made good suggestions while working on projects for us. Everyone on my team loved having her around because she’s a very nice person to work with and always positive. Overall I highly recommend her for any design or fashion related job.” Kristin Eggl - Product Manager “Chelsey was a great asset to our team during her internship at Aeropostale! She showed genuine interest in the product and was always eager to learn and ask questions. Although she is a design major, her internship at Aeropostale gave her visibility to what goes on in production. She is now more aware and knowledgeable of costing and everything that happens from development to production which will be very beneficial to her in the future. Chelsey was a great worker and is very missed by our team, any company would be lucky to have her!” Amber Perel - Product Manager Assistant
THANK YOU!
Chelsey Burgess burgesca@mail.uc.edu 937-903-9858 4247 Swigart Rd. Dayton, OH 45440