Claire Dwyer
(630)-945-7065 claire.Dwyer612@gmail.com
Profile
A creative, and hard-working individual with a Bachelor of the Arts in Fashion Studies from Columbia College Chicago. With a background of advanced clothing construction, I have learned many aspects of the business through my work and education including management techniques, styling and costume design, merchandising plans and productions, accounting and finance, and further clothing design and construction knowledge. I am looking to work for a goal-oriented company where I can use my skills and passion to help invigorate the success of that company while advancing my own knowledge of the industry.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Freelance Stylist & Entrepreneur (February 2015-Present) Building “The Chic Clairevoyance”, a crystal jewelry business that specializes in fashion and metaphysical oriented products. Entrepreneurial Assistant and Consultant for The Boot Camp Guy LLC (September 2014-January 2014) • Categorization of TheTeeShirtStore.com • Complete all customer service inquiries via email, and through phone for The Boot Camp Guy. • Complete all class, day care and personal trainer scheduling, and Groupon add-ins, for The Boot Camp Guy. Costume Designer for Waubonsie Valley High School Aurora, Il (September 2014-December 2014) • Complete and present Costume pitch and theme for each Character and Act. • Take all student measurements, and fill out the measurement form. Fit each student. • Source/Make garments and accessories for each character including all rental items pick up/drop off. • Accountable for On-Stage styling pre-show, and through Acts 1-3. Costume Designer : “The Outcast” MFA Thesis Film Chicago, Il (June 2014-August 2014) • Source/Make garments and accessories for each Character and Scene. • Responsible for all actor communications, measurements, and fittings. • Accountable for on-set styling, and frame-by-frame continuity. Wardrobe Stylist : “FreqOut 2014” Sketch Comedy by Frequency TV Chicago, Il (Jan 2014-May 2014) • Source/Make garments and Accessories for “Couples Therapy”, “Pigeon”, “Bullying Booth”, and “Superwomen Unite” sketches. • Responsible for all actor communication, measurements, and fittings. • Accountable for on-set styling, and frame-by-frame continuity. Intern: Elaya Vaughn Bridal Line by Kate Pankoke Chicago, Il (March 2013-September 2013) • Completed Quality control sheets for Manufacturing, Patternmaking, and Seamstresses. • Formatted Production Flow Chart, Customer Profile, and Mission Statement. • Created gown descriptions for Lookbook and Website. • Responsible for Elaya Vaughn Booth & Networking at Spring 2013 Bridal Expo. Stylist: BCBGMAXAZRIA In-Store Boutique Aurora, IL (July 2012-December 2012) • Personal Shopper with over 100 clients; hand-pick pieces according to clients personal style and physical attributes. • Maintain client relationships through personal phone calls, post cards, letters and e-mail. • Daily Tasks: Maintain sales ledger, capture clients, implement proper visual merchandising and styling.
Claire Dwyer
(630)-945-7065 claire.Dwyer612@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Columbia College Chicago Bachelor of the Arts in Fashion Studies (May 2014) Grade Point Average 4.0 Related Courses: Wardrobe Styling for TV & Film, Visual Merchandising, Principles of Fashion Styling, Merchandise Management, Chicago Fashion Incubator, Retail Management, Fashion Product Evaluation, Clothing & Society, Accounting and Finance. Activities and Honors: • National Society of Collegiate Scholars (2011-2014) • Member of Columbia College Honors Program (2010-2014)
VOLUNTEER
• Special Spaces Non-Profit Organization (2012-) • Sewing Stockings for the Troops (2007-2010) • Charity Work for Homeless Shelter and Retirement Homes (2006-2010) • Walk for Education (2006-2010)
SKILLS
Clothing Construction: • Advanced sewing and embroidery machine knowledge • Advanced hand embroidery and sewing technique
Fashion & Design Apparel, Merchandising, Fashion Writing, Management, Mood Boards, Trend Analysis, Trend Forecasting, Styling, Costume Wardrobing, Garment Costing, Garment Fitting, Fashion Buying, Trend & Color Research, Fashion Illustration, Wholesale, Retail, Marketing. Computer • Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher • Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Polyvore, Tumblr. • Website Design: Wordpress and Virb.
AWARDS • Named Most Outstanding in Advanced Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)
State Competition (2010) • Named Most Outstanding In Advanced FCCLA Regional Competition (2010) • Received first place at Advanced FCCLA State Competition (2009) • Received first place at Advanced FCCLA Regional Competition (2009
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