Kent State University

Aug 2015 - May 2019

Kent, Ohio

Bachelor of Arts, Fashion Design

Specialization: Fashion Illustration, Evening & Bridal Wear

Cum Laude and Honors College Scholar

Kent State University - Florence Studio

Aug 2017 - Dec 2017

Florence, Italy

Semester Study Away

The Kent State University Florence Program provides fashion design and merchandising students the opportunity to study abroad for a full semester while completing junior-level required coursework. Classes are held in the beautiful Palazzo Vettori, located in the historic center of Florence. Courses are taught by multilingual Florence-based faculty. The program includes field trips to European and Italian fashion and textile industry-specific sites (Milan, Italy; Paris, France; and London, England)

Special Skills

  • Garment Construction

    • Pattern Making and Draping

  • Beading and Embroidery

  • Trend and Concept Research

  • Kaledo Suite

  • Women’s Wear (bridal, evening, intimates,

    Ready to Wear, denim, plus-size)

  • Hand and Digital Illustration

    1. Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Indesign

    2. Microsoft and Macintosh Suites

    3. flexPLM, centric, TradeStone, Bamboo Rose PLM systems

    4. Hand and Industrial Sewing

    5. Technical Flats, Packages, and Design

Academic Honors

  • Sigma Delta Tau, Delta Omicron Chapter: Apparel Chair

    • Jan 2018 - May 2018

  • 6th Annual Undergraduate Symposium on Research, Scholarship, and Creative Endeavors

    • Sep 2018 - May 2019

  • Awarded the Trustee Scholarship

    • Aug 2015 - May 2019

  • Awarded the Honors Scholarship

    • Aug 2015 - May 2019