kaitlin ertel EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
231 West 1st Avenue
columbus, oh 43201 513 646 5953 ertelkr@gmail.com Portfolio: issuu.com/kaitlinertel
u n i v e r s i t y o f c i n c i n n a t i cincinnati , oh College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning c l a s s of 2016 | fa shion design | gpa 3.6 la senza
columbus , oh
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january 2017
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present
Assistant Designer Drove positive comps through innovative designs, owning the secondlargest grossing collections - Trendy Panties. Developed confident leadership qualities, training new team members and constantly going above and beyond to help teams work more efficiently.
l a s e n z a columbus , oh | july 2016 - january 2017 Assistant Technical Designer (Contractor) Collaborated with designers and merchants in technical and aesthetic fit sessions. Maintained thorough communication with international offices to assure samples are correct.
c o n a n los angeles , ca | Costume Design Intern
september
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december 2015
Assisted costume designer with the construction of an array of costumes. Tailored existing costumes. Organized wardrobe collection.
c h i c o ’ s fa s i n c . fort myers , Design Intern for Knit Tops
fl
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january
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april 2015
Created trend overviews for R/S and S/S 2016. Completed technical sketches and full tech packs.
v p l new york , ny | may - august 2014 Design and Production Intern Designed and constructed accessories for the S/S 2015 fashion show. Assisted head designer with photo shoots and VPL’s garment archives. Created technical flats, effectively communicated with factories for production.
a z h a n d s h o ko h i Design Intern
cincinnati , oh
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august
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december 2013
Collaborated with head designer on the A/W Golf 2014 collection. Participated in designing, illustrating, flat sketching, and constructing the final line.
a b e r c r o m b i e & f i t c h new albany , oh | january Technical Design Intern for Female Denim
april 2013
Became proficient in PLM, writing detailed fit comments. Participated in fit sessions and modified block patterns using Gerber Accumark.
QUALIFICATIONS
Adobe CS5: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign Flex PLM, Gerber Accumark Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Powerpoint Lectra Kaledo: Print, Weave, Knit Hand+Technical Sketching, Trend Forecasting, Pattern Making, Construction Creative problem solver, strong, yet open-minded leader, personable, attention to detail, partnering, and planning skills.
HONORS ACTIVITIES
Holzberger Family Humanitarian Foundation Scholarship for Sustainability in Design, E. Mildred Breen Memorial Scholarship, Dean’s List Big Brothers Big Sisters Mentor Pelotonia Rider - Raising $1,250 for cancer research for two consecutive years CHAARG: Changing Health, Attitudes, and Actions to Recreate Girls University of Cincinnati’s Women’s Chorus Go Red Fashion Show Volunteer - benefiting the American Heart Association