Melissa M. Funk
513-708-7477 | funkmm@mail.uc.edu Portfolio: http://issuu.com/funkmm
Education
University of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Graduation: May 2016 College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning Bachelor of Science in Fashion Design, Product Development G.P.A. 3.3
Experience
LPK | Cincinnati, OH | January -May 2015 Print & Pattern Intern Developed patterns for Always and Pampers products, constructed mood boards, participated in various branding strategy projects, and led an internal pattern project
La Senza | Columbus, OH | May-August 2014 Print & Pattern Intern Created and recolored prints, attended print vendor meetings, assembled print concept inspiration boards, and completed embellishment layouts
White House Black Market | Ft. Myers, Fl | August-December 2013 Knit Tops Product Development Intern Directly communicated with production vendors, updated development samples and line sheets with style information, monitored design details for development, attended weekly style development meetings Garan Incorporated | New York, NY | January-May 2013 Infant Toddler Boys and Girls Seasonal Design Intern Created computer sketches, involved in competitor shopping and returning, organized and logged in clothing, edited pitch sheets, created color cards, and constructed boards for presentations Alligator Purse | Hyde Park, OH | September 2012 -present Sales Associate Sell high end clothing in a small boutique as well as create looks for the window displays
Qualifications
Extracurricular
Computer: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Microsoft Office Word, Excel, & Office, Web PDM, Lectra Kaledo: Print, Knit and Weave Design: Fashion Illustration and technical drawing Other: Trend forecasting, brand strategy, time management and leadership skills Beja- Flor Jean Pocket Design Winner | Greenville, SC; May 2011 Winning design is featured on a pair of jeans sold at the Beja- Flor store DAAP Ambassador | September 2015- present DAAP Research Assistant | January 2016 Our Daily Bread Volunteer | November 2015 - present