Kate Wiggans https://www.behance.net/katewiggans
kwiggans@indiana.edu
Education Indiana University, Bloomington, IN Bachelor of Science – Apparel Merchandising Bachelor of Arts – Fashion Design Minor – Marketing
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Work Experience May 2015
GPA 3.52/4.00
Chico’s FAS, INC. Fort Myers, FL Product Development Intern
May-Aug 2014
- Worked in a cross functional team to develop products for the . White House Black Market knit and woven top department Lorenzo de’ Medici Institute, Florence, Italy Jan-May 2014 - Gained experience in production, international relations, and costing through daily communication with eight vendors Studied apparel design and history in Italy while gaining valuable Assisted designers with sketching, CAD illustrations, creating multicultural experiences nn .SRFs, and fittings - Collaborated with group of four interns on a project about Scholarships and Awards Bill Blass Scholarship – For accomplishments in fashion design how to improve the White House Black Market brand Griswold Scholarship – For outstanding academics & professional activity
Heritage Theater Festival, Charlottesville, VA First Hand May-Aug 2013
Leadership Indiana University, Bloomington, IN Aug-Dec2014 Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, Fashion Studio 1 -
Chosen as one of four students to assist with teaching the introductory fashion production studio - Provided assistance to professors - Improved teaching abilities by demonstrating and explaining sewing techniques
Residence Hall Association, Bloomington, IN President – Student Government Aug-May 2012 -
Represented residence hall of over 1300 students in the Residence Hall Association General Assembly - Directed allocation of funds exceeding $20,000 for use in various residence hall sponsored programs - Collaborated with other presidents to plan and organize events for over 3,000 residents
Alpha Kappa Psi, Bloomington, IN Chaplain -
Sep 2011-Present Sep 2011-May 2012
Motivated 150 members by regularly presenting inspirational quotes, videos, and speeches - Provided perpetual positive encouragement to raise morale
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Improved sewing and construction skills while working to create costumes for five productions - Oversaw team of ten stitchers in daily operations and delegated tasks based on skill sets - Collaborated with designer and cutter/draper to bring costume ideas into fruition
White House Black Market, Charlottesville, VA Sales Associate May-Aug 2012 -
Provided in-store customer service through responding to customer cues and inquiries - Exhibited extensive knowledge of brand by sharing detailed . information about various products and services - Organized and displayed product strategically to make the . . . merchandise more visually appealing to customers
Technical Skills
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Highly proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop Working knowledge of WebPDM Strong construction, draping, and pattern-making skills